[URBANTH-L]2 open positions: Urban Sustainability and GIS

[Lisa Hoffman]

Dear colleagues,

We are seeking applicants for a tenure-track position in Urban Sustainability in the Urban Studies Program at University of Washington Tacoma.  The position is open in terms of geographic area and discipline. We encourage applications from those who approach urban sustainability from social, political and/or environmental justice perspectives.  

We also have an open position in Geographic Information Systems.  The full ads for both positions are pasted below, or go to the following link: http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/urban_studies/ 
Please feel free to distribute widely.
Many thanks,
Lisa Hoffman
 

 

The Urban Studies Program at the University of Washington, Tacoma invites applications for a position in Urban Sustainability.  The successful applicant will assist in the creation of a proposed undergraduate program in Sustainable Urban Development and contribute to the existing Urban Studies degree. We seek a broadly trained urbanist with a PhD (advanced ABD considered) in one of the social sciences or a planning-related field whose teaching and research reflect an ability to approach urban sustainability from social, political, and/or environmental justice perspectives.

 

This is a full-time, tenure-track position to begin September 16, 2008.  The appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level.  Teaching responsibilities will include introductory and advanced courses in urban sustainability.  In addition the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop courses which complement existing programmatic strengths.   

 

One of three University of Washington campuses, UW Tacoma is an urban campus offering undergraduate and graduate programs to a diverse student population.  University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.  Faculty and students at the University of Washington, Tacoma benefit from the many resources of the University of Washington, Seattle located just 30 miles to the north.  

 

The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. 

Screening of applications will begin December 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.  To apply please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references, and evidence of excellence in teaching to:

Urban Studies Program
University of Washington, Tacoma
1900 Commerce Street
Tacoma, WA 98402-3100

Questions, requests for additional information, and electronic applications may be submitted to: uwturban at u.washington.edu



The Urban Studies Program at the University of Washington, Tacoma invites applications from individuals with expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).  The successful applicant will have a PhD (advanced ABD considered) in an urban or planning-related field and have an urban-oriented research agenda.  Primary duties will include teaching introductory and advanced courses in geographic information systems with an opportunity to teach some courses in his/her area of expertise. This is a full-time, tenure-track position to begin September 16, 2008.  The appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level.



One of three University of Washington campuses, UW Tacoma is an urban campus offering undergraduate and graduate programs to a diverse student population.  University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.  Faculty and students at the University of Washington, Tacoma benefit from the many resources of the University of Washington, Seattle located just 30 miles to the north.  

 

The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.

 

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.  To apply please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of excellence in teaching and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references to:

Urban Studies Program
University of Washington, Tacoma
1900 Commerce Street
Tacoma, WA 98402-3100

Questions, requests for additional information, and electronic applications may be submitted to: uwturban at u.washington.edu

 



Lisa Hoffman
Assistant Professor
Urban Studies Program
Cultural Anthropology 
University of Washington, Tacoma
1900 Commerce Street
Tacoma, Washington 98402
hoffmanl at u.washington.edu
253-692-5895