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Professor in Human Geography

Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia

Posted: July 22, 2009

Description:
The new professor will teach between 4 and 5 classes in Spanish a year in both the master’s program in geography and the undergraduate program in history (which includes classes in geography), develop research projects on topics of his or her interest, and participate in the institutional development of the History Department and the University.

Deadline:
August 31st , 2009

Minimum Requirements:
Ph.D. (or have a completed dissertation by December, 2009) in geography or related discipline, with an emphasis in the social sciences.

Preferred Qualifications:
Research experience on urban topics and an historical perspective are preferred.

Documents Required:
1. Curriculum vitae.

2.Writing sample (academic publication or dissertation chapter).

3. One academic letter of recommendation.

4. Sample syllabi for an undergraduate class (Geography of Colombia, Geographic Thought, or Introduction to Geography) and a master’s level seminar.

5. Availability to give a talk at the University.

Contact Information:
Claudia Leal, Director, Master´s Program in Geography
maggeo@uniandes.edu.co

Additional Information:
The new professor will join the faculty of the university as an assistant, associate, or full professor according to their professional experience, which will also serve to determine their salary.

To apply, send all required documentation to one of the following two addresses.

1. Send physical copies to: Coordinación de Posgrados, Departamento de Historia, Universidad de los Andes, Calle 18A No.0-33E, Bogotá.

2. Send electronic copies to: maggeo@uniandes.edu.co.

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