(9 month, regular rank, non-tenure)

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Applications are invited for an Assistant Professor of the Practice of Geospatial Analysis position, beginning August 2008.† We are searching for an individual interested in teaching undergraduate- and graduate-level curricula and developing a focused research program that directly joins geospatial analysis tools and technologies with environmental science and management research and practice. Responsibilities are primarily undergraduate and graduate instruction (75%), with a secondary emphasis on research and research support (25%). Though not tenure-track, the position is intended to be long-term (renewable 3-yr contracts) with comparable compensation and benefits to that of the tenure track. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated technical and analytical skills in terrestrial geospatial analysis (e.g. geographic information systems, satellite remote sensing, spatial analysis and modeling) as well as disciplinary interests in an active area of environmental science and management. The Nicholas School has particular strength in the areas of conservation science, ecosystem management, watershed ecology, environmental health, environmental economics and policy, and earth sciences. An interest and ability to effectively work across disciplinary boundaries will be highly desirable for this position.

The Nicholas School offers a stimulating teaching and research environment, undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, and is recognized as one of the leading institutions for scholarly activity in the field of environmental science and policy. The Geospatial Analysis Program is a cross-cutting activity of the Nicholas School and this position is advertised as a school-wide search. A successful candidate will select an appropriate primary appointment in one of the three divisions of the school: Environmental Science and Policy, Earth and Ocean Sciences; or Marine Science and Conservation. Excellent opportunities exist for collaboration with faculty in a wide range of disciplines within the Nicholas School, the Duke University community and the larger Research Triangle regional consortium of universities and research centers (Duke, UNC, NCSU, NCCU).

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in an appropriate area of environmental science, environmental management or other closely allied discipline, and have demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and communication. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop a productive research program and actively supervise undergraduate, graduate and professional students.

The Nicholas School and Duke University are committed to equal opportunity in employment. Applications are strongly encouraged from qualified women and members of underrepresented minorities.

Please send any inquiries by email to: Patrick N. Halpin (phalpin@duke.edu ), Chair, Geospatial Analysis Search Committee, Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708. Please send applications documents to include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, representative publication reprints, and names and contact information for three references to: Laura Turcotte (ljturco@duke.edu ). Consideration of applicants will begin December 15 and will continue until the position is filled.