IOWA, IOWA CITY 52242-1316. The Department of Geography at the University of Iowa invites 
applications for a full-time tenure track appointment at the Assistant Professor level in the area 
of sustainability and water resources.  The position is part of a significant university-wide 
sustainability initiative that seeks to build interdisciplinary faculty expertise in this emerging 
area.  We seek an individual with research interests in surface water resources who will broadly 
complement one or more of the department’s existing strengths in geoinformatics, land use 
science, environmental policy, biogeography, or health geography.  A particular interest 
in connections between sustainable water resources and either global climate change or 
sustainable energy production is desirable.  The Department and the College of Liberal Arts and 
Sciences are strongly committed to gender and ethnic diversity; the strategic plans of the 
University, College and Department reflect this commitment. 
The successful candidate must, to a degree commensurate with career stage, provide evidence of 
their ability to publish in leading academic journals and to secure external research support. The 
appointment will begin in August 2010. A Ph.D. in geography or related discipline is required at 
the time of appointment. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. The University of Iowa 
is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For further information please see 
http://www.uiowa.edu/~geog/water-resource  and http:/jobs.uiowa.edu, requisition 
number 57202.
Candidates must submit applications online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/ (requisition #57202).  
Attachments to the application should include a letter of application and curriculum vitae.  The 
letter of application should include: a statement of teaching interests, evidence of teaching 
ability, and a statement that describes current and future research activities. Three letters of 
recommendation should be mailed to: Dr. David Bennett, 316 Jessup Hall, Department of 
Geography, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242. Screening of applications begins 
November 10, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding this 
position can be directed to Dr. Bennett (david-bennett@uiowa.edu or 319 335-0158).
 
 
Marc P. Armstrong
Professor and CLAS Collegiate Fellow
Chair, Department of Geography
Administrative Fellow, CLAS
The University of Iowa