[Aqualist] Position: Professor of Geography, UNSW

[Tim Barrows]

From: Dennis Isbister <d.isbister at adfa.edu.au>

University of New South Wales
School of Physical, Environmental and Mathematical Sciences
Professor of Geography
Ref. No. PEMS 11818

UNSW at ADFA consists of 5 Schools which form a campus of the University
of New South Wales.    Located at the Australian Defence Force Academy,
Canberra, UNSW at ADFA provides undergraduate courses to officer cadets and
midshipmen as well as postgraduate courses and research opportunities to
civilian and defence personnel.   Staff enjoy pleasant surroundings and
have access to various facilities and free parking.   A generous
superannuation scheme is offered.

Applications are invited from geographers with a distinguished record
in research and research supervision, and a commitment to high quality
undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. The successful applicant must
have the experience and interpersonal skills to provide academic
leadership in geography.  The appointee will be required to contribute
significantly to a strategic vision for the School of Physical,
Environmental and Mathematical Sciences, and to develop strong linkages
among the disciplines within the School (chemistry, geography,
mathematics/statistics, oceanography and physics) as well as with other
Schools within UNSW at ADFA. The appointee will be eligible to serve as
Head of the School.

Teaching and research interests within geography at UNSW at ADFA encompass
human and physical geography and the application of remote sensing
technologies and geographic information systems to geographical and
environmental issues. Human geography is currently focussed on social
and cultural geography, geography of the Asia-Pacific region, resource
management, geography of development and transport geography, and in
physical geography on geomorphology, biogeography and conservation
ecology.  Geography can be taken in either the Bachelor of Arts or
Bachelor of Science degree, as well as in postgraduate coursework
degrees, and in Masters and PhD research programs.  Undergraduate
students are either midshipmen or officer cadets while honours and
postgraduate students may be either civilian or service personnel.

Essential Criteria: a PhD or equivalent qualification; a distinguished
record of research and publication in geography; a record of success in
attracting research funding; the capacity to provide excellent academic
leadership; demonstrated commitment to fostering innovative approaches
to education; a commitment to field-based teaching in geography;
experience in implementing equity and diversity policies and programs,
and knowledge of OHS responsibilities and commitment to attending
relevant OHS training.

Desirable Criteria: a record of achievement in administration and
management; teaching and/or research experience in integrative aspects
of geography; ability to integrate geography with other disciplines in
the School; and a high level of professional service to the discipline
and/or community.

The salary for Professor is A$116,278 per year (this is inclusive of a
superable UNSW academic loading of $3,000 per annum).    Subject to
consent by the University, the appointee may undertake a limited amount
of consultative work.

People from EEO groups are encouraged to apply. The University reserves
the right to fill the position by invitation or not to fill the
position.

Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a
condition of employment.

Enquiries may be directed to Associate Professor Dennis Isbister, Head,
School of Physical, Environmental and Mathematical Sciences, telephone
+61 2 6268 8801 or email d.isbister at adfa.edu.au

An  information package is available from Deborah Bator, School of
Physical, Environmental and Mathematical Sciences, Building #26,
UNSW at ADFA, Canberra ACT 2600 Australia, telephone +61 2 6268 8785,
facsimile: +61 2 6268 8786; email d.bator at adfa.edu.au or
http://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/admin/hr/emp_opps/index.html
Applications close 28 January 2005.      Please quote reference number:
  PEMS 11818

A written application addressing the selection criteria, a resume, and
the names and addresses (preferably email) of at least three referees
should be submitted to:  HR Recruitment, UNSW at ADFA, Australian Defence
Force Academy, Northcott Drive, CANBERRA   ACT    2600.  You may email
your application to:  uni.college.recruitment at adfa.edu.au   For
confirmation of receipt of application telephone (02) 6268 8707.  People
from EEO groups are encouraged to apply.