----------------------------Original message---------------------------- POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT OHIO, KENT 44242-0001. Kent State University. ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR. The Department of Geography seeks to fill a tenure-track position in ECONOMIC and/or URBAN GEOGRAPHY for either August 1994 or January 1995. Candidates should be proficient in contemporary geographical theory and empirical methods of research. Must be willing to teach introductory undergraduate courses, economic and urban geography, and graduate courses in areas of specialization. A regional specialization outside of North America is desired, but not essential. Kent State University offers BA, MA, and PhD degrees in Geography, and the department coordinates an interdisciplinary undergraduate Urban Studies and Planning Program. Approximately 75 undergraduate majors and 30 full-time graduate students are in residence. The department maintains state of the art computational, GIS, and cartographical laboratories in support of teaching and research. Kent State University is a Carnegie II Research Institution, and maintains a well-stocked research library, on-line database systems, mainframes, and super computer access. Competitive, university-wide research and instructional grants are available for both academic year and summer. The successful candidate will be expected to teach, conduct research, and publish in areas of specialization, as well as seek extra mural funds in support of his/her research program. Ph.D. is required at time of appointment. Kent State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative employer. Female and minority group candidates are encouraged to apply. Send letter of application, including statement of interests and experience; detailed curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three referees. Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Applied: Dr. Jay Lee, Chair Search Committee Department of Geography Kent State University Kent, Ohio 44242-0001 Ph. (216)672-3222 or 2045 Fax.(216)672-4304 Email. [log in to unmask]