UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Assistant or Associate Professor, Physical Geography (T/TE)
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Assistant or Associate Professor, Physical Geography (T/TE) (Updated)
Assistant or Associate Professor, Physical Geography (T/TE) (Updated) Posting Number
req23641 Department
Sch Geography, Dev & Environ Department Website Link
https://geography.arizona.edu/ Medical Sub-Speciality Location
Main Campus Address
Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights
Please Note: The Documents Required have been updated for this posting. The School of Geography, Development, and Environment at the University of Arizona invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate level in Physical Geography. The School seeks to hire a physical scientist who pursues societally relevant research that helps better understand variability and change in Earth systems as well as interactions and feedback between humans and the environment. Specific areas of research include, but are not limited to wildfire, climate and water resources, land use / land cover change, and/or natural hazards. The candidate will show promise in building and sustaining an active research program in their discipline. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to and actively participate in the vigorous interdisciplinary environmental programs within the School and across the University. As a faculty member, the candidate will develop courses based on their background and expertise that align with departmental needs. Additionally, the candidate is expected to support the School’s robust culture of student mentorship by involving graduate and undergraduate students in their research program. The School of Geography, Development & Environment is a vibrant working and learning environment, offering six undergraduate degrees: BA and BS in Geography, BS in Urban and Regional Development, BA in Environmental Studies, BA in Food Studies, and an online BS in Geographic Information Systems Technology, as well as undergraduate minors in Geography, Urban and Regional Development, Geographic Information Science, and Environmental Studies. The School also offers graduate degrees in Geography, both MA and PhD, and a professional master’s degree in Geographic Information Systems Technology. Our School is recognized nationally and internationally. Further information can be found at geography.arizona.edu. The University of Arizona is a top-ranked, research-intensive, land-grant university that embraces a distinctive interdisciplinary culture and tradition. The University of Arizona is the first four-year public university in Arizona to be recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As a land-grant HSI, we are committed to meeting the educational needs of Arizona’s communities. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please
click here
.
Duties & Responsibilities
Develop and maintain an active research program. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Develop advanced courses at the graduate level. Mentor and advise graduate and undergraduate students, fostering a supportive learning environment. Actively participate in departmental, college, and university service activities. Contribute to scholarly activities within the academic community, including publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at conferences. Collaborate with colleagues within the department and across the university on interdisciplinary research and educational initiatives. Develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement, and expanding collaborations with community and external partners. Other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Geography or a related field. Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in graduate-level teaching and student mentoring. Demonstrated record of interdisciplinary collaboration across environmental or related fields. Demonstrated capacity or potential in quantitative methods, data science, machine learning, remote sensing, and/or field research. Demonstrated experience with or interest in approaches that engage a wide range of publics, landowners and managers, and local and Indigenous communities. Rank
To be Determined
FLSA
Exempt Full Time/Part Time
Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week
40 Job FTE
1.0 Work Calendar
Academic Job Category
Faculty Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay
DOE Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies
1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates
Dr. Carl Bauer | cjbauer@arizona.edu Open Date
8/7/2025 Open Until Filled
Yes Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents Special Instructions to Applicant
In addition to your CV and cover letter, please submit a Statement of Research and a Statement of Teaching Interest and Experience as the Additional Documents. Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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Assistant or Associate Professor, Physical Geography (T/TE) (Updated) Posting Number
req23641 Department
Sch Geography, Dev & Environ Department Website Link
https://geography.arizona.edu/ Medical Sub-Speciality Location
Main Campus Address
Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights
Please Note: The Documents Required have been updated for this posting. The School of Geography, Development, and Environment at the University of Arizona invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate level in Physical Geography. The School seeks to hire a physical scientist who pursues societally relevant research that helps better understand variability and change in Earth systems as well as interactions and feedback between humans and the environment. Specific areas of research include, but are not limited to wildfire, climate and water resources, land use / land cover change, and/or natural hazards. The candidate will show promise in building and sustaining an active research program in their discipline. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to and actively participate in the vigorous interdisciplinary environmental programs within the School and across the University. As a faculty member, the candidate will develop courses based on their background and expertise that align with departmental needs. Additionally, the candidate is expected to support the School’s robust culture of student mentorship by involving graduate and undergraduate students in their research program. The School of Geography, Development & Environment is a vibrant working and learning environment, offering six undergraduate degrees: BA and BS in Geography, BS in Urban and Regional Development, BA in Environmental Studies, BA in Food Studies, and an online BS in Geographic Information Systems Technology, as well as undergraduate minors in Geography, Urban and Regional Development, Geographic Information Science, and Environmental Studies. The School also offers graduate degrees in Geography, both MA and PhD, and a professional master’s degree in Geographic Information Systems Technology. Our School is recognized nationally and internationally. Further information can be found at geography.arizona.edu. The University of Arizona is a top-ranked, research-intensive, land-grant university that embraces a distinctive interdisciplinary culture and tradition. The University of Arizona is the first four-year public university in Arizona to be recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As a land-grant HSI, we are committed to meeting the educational needs of Arizona’s communities. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please
click here
.
Duties & Responsibilities
Develop and maintain an active research program. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Develop advanced courses at the graduate level. Mentor and advise graduate and undergraduate students, fostering a supportive learning environment. Actively participate in departmental, college, and university service activities. Contribute to scholarly activities within the academic community, including publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at conferences. Collaborate with colleagues within the department and across the university on interdisciplinary research and educational initiatives. Develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement, and expanding collaborations with community and external partners. Other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Geography or a related field. Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in graduate-level teaching and student mentoring. Demonstrated record of interdisciplinary collaboration across environmental or related fields. Demonstrated capacity or potential in quantitative methods, data science, machine learning, remote sensing, and/or field research. Demonstrated experience with or interest in approaches that engage a wide range of publics, landowners and managers, and local and Indigenous communities. Rank
To be Determined
FLSA
Exempt Full Time/Part Time
Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week
40 Job FTE
1.0 Work Calendar
Academic Job Category
Faculty Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay
DOE Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies
1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates
Dr. Carl Bauer | cjbauer@arizona.edu Open Date
8/7/2025 Open Until Filled
Yes Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents Special Instructions to Applicant
In addition to your CV and cover letter, please submit a Statement of Research and a Statement of Teaching Interest and Experience as the Additional Documents. Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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