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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Geography in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar with a focus on community geography to advance cartographic research and outreach. The Department of Geography has set a goal in its strategic plan to develop a community geographer position and this postdoctoral fellowship helps to advance that goal.

The successful candidate will work with Professors Anthony Robinson and Chris Fowler and will focus on serving as the creative director of the recently launched GeoGraphics Laboratory, a new department collaboratory for mapping-oriented research, education, and outreach that is housed in the Gould Center for Geographic Education and Outreach. We seek candidates who have a background in cartographic research and who have experience teaching geographic information science courses. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated a track record of published research in cartography and who have developed a professional portfolio of cartographic products made for external clients. This position will include a mixture of geographic information science teaching (3 courses on topics to be determined in consultation with the department head) in addition to continuing the development of our GeoGraphics Lab, including procurement of equipment, developing training materials for the use of new lab equipment, hosting workshops and outreach events, and leading cartographic design projects in consultation with faculty and graduate students to advance community geography efforts.

The Pennsylvania State University’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences takes an active role in building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. We understand that our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to each other. Applicants should provide evidence, either woven through their application materials or as a separate diversity statement, of a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, and belonging and of engagement which creates an inclusive environment in their department/classroom.

Education and Experience:

A Ph.D. in geography is required for this position by the start date of employment. This Postdoctoral Scholar position is funded for one year from the date of hire. Information about the benefits associated with this appointment are located at https://www.research.psu.edu/opa/benefits .

Application Instructions:

Applicants must submit the Penn State electronic application and upload a CV and cover letter to the Penn State system.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants who apply on or before September 30, 2023, and submit all requested materials by that date, will receive full consideration for the position.

Questions can be directed to Dr. Anthony C. Robinson (acr181@psu.edu ), or Dr. Christopher Fowler (csfowler@psu.edu ).

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