Assistant Professor of Geography

Recruitment Plan

I. RECRUITMENT PLAN

Posting Number: F002670 Academic Title: Assistant Professor of Geography Rank: Assistant Professor Administrative Title: Discipline Social Sciences Specialty: Contract Type: Tenure Track Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search Proposed Start Date: 08/01/2027 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Position Description Summary:

The Department of Geography and Environment at the George Washington University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning as soon as Fall 2027.

We seek an environmental scientist, physical geographer, or earth-system scientist whose research advances understanding of climate and environmental change and human interactions with the Earth system. Areas of interest may include biogeography, climatology, water resources, ecosystem and land-surface processes, and coupled human-environment systems. We are particularly interested in candidates who combine field research with quantitative and geospatial approaches and who will develop an externally funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate students.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will teach two undergraduate and/or graduate courses each semester in environmental science and physical geography, advise and mentor undergraduate and MS students, and contribute to the department's Environmental and Sustainability Science and Geography programs. As a highly collegial department, we expect faculty to contribute actively to departmental life through advising, governance, program development, and other shared responsibilities, as well as through service to the university, the profession, and the broader community.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have a PhD in geography, environmental science, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Applicants must have demonstrated research or teaching experience using field and quantitative methods or geospatial methods.

Advertised Salary: $85,000-$100,000 Other Benefits:

The successful applicant will be eligible for GW's comprehensive benefits package including employee medical insurance. For benefits details please see https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs

Other Information:

The Department of Geography and Environment brings together geographers and environmental scientists studying relationships between the physical environment and human activity. The department has particular strengths in geospatial analysis, field methods, and climate and environmental change and is home to undergraduate and graduate programs in geography, environmental and sustainability science, and GIS. Located in Washington, D.C., GW provides exceptional opportunities for collaboration with federal agencies, NGOs, and research institutions. GW is a Carnegie R1 research university.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application Procedure: Please complete an online application at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/129037, uploading the following documents:

• Cover Letter.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV).
• A Statement of research interests.
• A statement of teaching interests/philosophy.
• Transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for the application. Official transcripts must be submitted immediately upon employment.
• Email and phone number of three professional references. Reference letters may be requested later.

Review of applications will begin November 12, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.

Department Link: https://geography.columbian.gwu.edu/ Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Quick Link https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/129037

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Transcript
• Statement of Teaching Interest
• Statement of Research Interest
• Names and Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Will you have a PhD in Geography, Environmental Science, or a related field by the time of appointment?

• Yes

• No

• • Can you demonstrate research and/or teaching success using field and quantitative or geospatial methods?

• Yes

• No