The University of Maryland (College Park) Department of Geography invites applications for a tenured Full/Associate Professor in human geography, commensurate with experience. This position is expected to start on or about August 2008. Salary and benefits are highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. A Ph.D. degree in geography or in a related area of the social sciences is required.

We are seeking an outstanding candidate who will provide leadership in developing our research and teaching in human geography. To achieve these goals, the successful candidate is expected to be able to take advantage of existing strengths of the department, realizing synergies between human and physical geography.

The UMD Geography Department has achieved substantial success in integrated studies of the Earth system as well as the development and application of remote sensing and geographic information systems to local, regional, and global issues in geography.

We are seeking applicants who offer strong potential to further enhance the Department's national and international reputation. Such applicants must demonstrate substantive research, teaching, and service experience, as well as an established publication record. The successful applicant is also expected to substantively contribute to development of the teaching program of the department. We also anticipate that, following this appointment, further appointments in human geography, at a more junior level, will be pursued.

Applications should include a vision for strengthening human geography in the department as well as a personal statement of background and experience relevant to the position, including research, teaching and service activities, a signed, dated Curriculum Vitae, reprints of selected peer-reviewed publications, and names and addresses (including e-mail) of 3-5 referees.

For best consideration applications should be submitted no later than January 4th, 2008 but the search will continue until a suitable candidate is appointed. Applications from women and minorities are particularly sought. The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

Submit applications to: Samuel N. Goward, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Geography, 2181 LeFrak Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742-8225.

Further information on this position and on academic and research programs of the Department may be obtained from the address above and can be found on the website.