---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: CLIMLIST <[email protected]> Date: Mon, Oct 31, 2016 at 8:38 AM Subject: [CLIMLIST] Vacancy: Tenure-track Faculty Position at the University of British Columbia (Canada)
Origin: Simon Donner <[email protected]> The Department of Geography at The University of British Columbia (UBC) Vancouver campus invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to enhance existing departmental strengths in geospatial science and physical geography (biogeography, climatology, geomorphology, and hydrology). In addition to having a substantive research specialization within physical geography, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated research excellence and excellence (or potential for excellence) in teaching in one or more of the following: digital terrain analysis, remote sensing, geospatial data visualization, citizen science, and spatial statistics. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research, publishing, graduate and undergraduate teaching, and to participate fully in graduate supervision, departmental service, events and initiatives. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2017, or January 1, 2018. The closing date for applications is *November 20, 2016*. Applicants should have a Ph.D. (or provide solid indication of imminent completion) in physical geography or strongly related natural science field. Post-doctoral experience would be an asset. Applicants must apply through the UBC faculty careers website, <http://facultycareers.ubc.ca>. They must upload (in the following order): a cover letter or letter of application; a curriculum vitae that lists the names and contact information for three referees; statements of research and teaching interests; a statement identifying their contributions, or potential contributions, to diversity, along with their ability to work with a culturally international student body; a publication sample; and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Only complete applications will be considered by the search committee. Questions may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Dan Moore, [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. For more information about our department, go to: <http://www.geog.ubc.ca/> UBC hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. -- Simon Donner · University of British Columbia · @simondonner
