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Geography Department/Zhejiang position

The Department of Geography and the Center for Global Change and Earth Observations at Michigan State University, and the College of Environment and Natural Resources at Zhejiang University, China are seeking applications for a tenure-track position in environmental geography. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2009. A PhD degree in Geography or closely related discipline is required at the time of appointment. This is a joint position at both Michigan State University and Zhejiang University with the tenure home at Michigan State. The position is a unique opportunity for a geographer interested in international research, teaching, and service. The international focus must include China and the successful candidate will be expected to spend approximately six months per year at each University. The areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to, water and/or soil pollution assessment and modeling, aquatic ecosystem assessment, or socioeconomic dimensions of environmental change, including land use dynamics and/or environmental health. Technical skills in remote sensing and/or GIS and some ability in Mandarin Chinese are preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively across disciplines in both Universities. Duties include developing an externally funded research program, teaching undergraduate and graduate student courses, and mentoring graduate students. Applicants should send a letter stating research interests, a current CV, and a list of three referees. Michigan State University is an equal opportunity institution and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. Apply: Professor Ashton Shortridge, Search Committee Chair, 116 Geography Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1117, ashton@msu.edu, 517-432-3561. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Geography 38-069.