The Elliott School of International Affairs and the Department of Geography at the George Washington University invite applications for a tenure track faculty position in Economic Geography with a focus on economic development issues in the developing world. This appointment is at the assistant professor level, to begin in fall 2008.  The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in support of the degree programs of the Elliott School and the Department of Geography (BA and MA).

Basic qualifications:  Applicants must complete all degree requirements for the Ph.D. in Geography by August 1, 2008 to be appointed as an assistant professor. ABDs will be considered, and if hired, will initially receive a conditional appointment at the rank of Instructor, but the Ph.D. must be completed by the end of the first academic year of appointment. Applicants must show promise for a productive scholarly career by publications, scholarly presentations, or works in progress, teaching experience, and an interest in policy issues that will complement the missions of the Department and the Elliott School.

Preferred qualifications: Expertise in natural resource, environmental and/or associated development policy problems is preferred.  The University seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber; women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application procedure :  Applicants should send a letter of interest detailing qualifications, a vita, and the names and contact information for three references to:  Professor Marie Price , Chair, Economic Geography Search Committee, The Elliott School of International Affairs, The George Washington University, 1957 E St., NW, Suite 401 , Washington , DC 20052 .  Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin on November 1 and continue until the position is filled.  The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Physical/Environmental Geographer

The George Washington University , Department of Geography. Applications are invited for a tenure-track position at the Associate or Assistant Professor level for a Physical/Environmental Geographer with expertise in Geographic Information Systems to begin September 1, 2008. The George Washington University is located in downtown Washington and offers a BA and a MA in Geography and Minors in Geography and GIS. It has recently moved to new quarters with an expanded Spatial Analysis Lab and a Physical Geography Lab. Faculty members in the Department are actively involved in the Environmental Studies, the Center for Urban and Environmental Research and the Elliott School of International Affairs.

Basic Qualifications : Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Geography by August 1, 2008 and be able to teach undergraduate courses in introductory physical geography, environmental quality/management and GIS as well as graduate courses in environmental geography and geospatial techniques. Someone hired at the assistant level must show promise for a productive scholarly career by scholarly presentations, publications and/or works in progress, and excellent GIS skills. To be successful at the associate level, the applicant must have a demonstrated research record through external grants and refereed publications, excellent GIS skills, and strong teaching evaluations.

Preferred Qualifications: Any sub-specialty in Physical Geography would be considered but preference will be given to geomorphology, climatology or biogeography. A candidate with urban-environmental interests is highly desirable.

Application Procedure: To be considered send a letter of interest, vita, and the names and contact information for three references to Dr. Marie Price , Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Geography, George Washington University, Washington DC 20052 . Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. The George Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmation action employer.