CHAIR

DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY

The University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for the position of Professor and Chair of the Department of Geography and Geology (http://www.uncw.edu/earsci).  We seek candidates with an outstanding reputation within the academic community who will bring vision and innovative leadership to a multidisciplinary department with both undergraduate and graduate programs.  The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in geography, geology, or a related discipline, a specialization that complements the university’s strong coastal and marine focus, and a distinguished record in teaching, scholarship, and research appropriate to appointment at the rank of full professor.  To apply, please complete the online application process available on the Web at http://consensus.uncw.edu.  A letter of application including curriculum vitae, a brief statement of administrative philosophy, a description of research and instructional interests, and contact information for five professional references must be attached to the online application.  Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachments are preferred.  For questions regarding the online application process, contact Catherine Morris at morris@uncw.edu or (910)962-3736.  Under North Carolina law, applications and related materials are confidential personnel documents and not subject to public release.  UNCW conducts criminal background checks on finalists prior to offers of employment.  Review of applications will begin December 1, 2007, and continue until the position is filled.  The position is anticipated to begin July 1, 2008.  Questions about the position may be addressed to Dr. David Webster at webste@uncw.edu.

UNCW is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff.

Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.