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------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ Position Title/Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure Track) Division: Faculty of Forestry Field Political ecology and governance of forests Closing date: 15 September 2008 or until a suitable candidate is found Opening Line The Faculty of Forestry at the University of Toronto invites applications from outstanding scholars for a tenure track position (12-month appointment) at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the field of political ecology and governance of forests. The position will start as soon as 1 January 2009. Primary Description: We seek candidates with expertise in forest policy and the political ecology and governance of forests with research interests in understanding the ways in which various political, policy and governance factors influence the environmental, economic and social sustainability of forests at community, regional, national and global scales. Additional description Applicants must have a PhD with expertise in the fields of Political Ecology, Political Science, Public Policy, Forest Policy, Natural Resource and Environmental Policy or any other field related to the political ecology and governance of forests. We are seeking a candidate with a strong understanding of social science approaches to research as related to forests and the environment. The ideal candidate should demonstrate the potential to develop an international research career and interact with other scholars through interdisciplinary approaches, as well as have excellence in and enthusiasm for interdivisional teaching. The incumbent must have demonstrated their research excellence in political ecology and governance of forests through success in attracting extramural funding, peer-reviewed publications and other activities. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in the Forest Conservation program in the area of political ecology and governance of forests, graduate courses depending on interest and qualifications, and research supervision of graduate students at the Masters and Ph.D. levels. Teaching responsibilities will also include developing new curricula and courses and developing innovative ways to deliver courses. Successful applicants will demonstrate a keen interest in interdivisional teaching. Such teaching opportunities at the University of Toronto include the Centre for Environment, School of Public Policy and Governance, and in collaboration with departments in other faculties such as Arts and Science. The position requires an individual with a demonstrated interest in students and a commitment to participate in service responsibilities at the Faculty and University level. Professional interaction with forestry and other natural resource agencies and organizations will be expected. Start-up support is available. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Information about the Faculty of Forestry The Faculty of Forestry seeks to further strengthen a tradition of excellence in education, research and outreach initiated a century ago, as part of an institution that is considered Canada's foremost research university. Research excellence is fostered and encouraged by an environment that provides necessary financial resources and infrastructure, and that works to facilitate the productive exchange of ideas. Our faculty has emerged - in Canada and internationally - as a leader in "green" or "environmental" forestry in addressing problems that ultimately stem from over-exploitation of forest resources. The set of problems that our faculty addresses have been widely recognized as some of the most critical of our time, with examples spanning such topics as forest responses to global climate change, tropical deforestation and the conservation of global biodiversity, and the sustainable development of rural and aboriginal communities. For more information on the Faculty of Forestry please visit www.forestry.utoronto.ca. Application Materials/ Contact Details Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of career goals, research interests and teaching philosophy, teaching dossier, and the names and e-mail addresses of at least three references to: Dean CT Smith, Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto, 33 Willcocks Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3B3, Canada. Materials must be received by 15 September 2008. No email applications will be accepted. Diversity/Equity Statement The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. We offer opportunities to work in many collaborative programs, including Aboriginal, Canadian, environmental, ethno-cultural, sexual diversity, gender and women's studies. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world, and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. HRSDC Statement All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------ Position Title/Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure Track) Division: Faculty of Forestry Field Social ecology of forests Closing date: 15 September 2008 or until a suitable candidate is found Opening Line The Faculty of Forestry at the University of Toronto invites applications for a tenure track position (12-month appointment) to be appointed Assistant or Associate Professor in the field of social ecology of forests to begin as soon as 1 January 2009. Primary Description: We seek candidates with expertise in social ecology of forests with research interests in the environmental, economic and social sustainability of forests at community, regional, national and global scales, and the ways in which forest dependent communities, as well as major urban regions, interact with and are affected by forests. Additional description Applicants must have a PhD with a research focus on Aboriginal Studies, Aboriginal Forestry, Community Forestry, Forests and Environmental Ethics, Public Participation in the Management of Natural Resources and Environment, or any other field related to the social ecology of forests. We encourage candidates in the disciplines of Anthropology, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Geography, and Sociology to apply. We are seeking a candidate with a strong understanding of social science approaches to research as related to forests and the environment. The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research and interact with other faculty through interdisciplinary approaches, as well as have a keen interest in interdivisional teaching. The incumbent must have demonstrated interest in social ecology of forests through peer-reviewed and other publications. The incumbent will have demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, interact with other scholars through interdisciplinary approaches, develop a research program, and attract research funding from diverse extramural funding sources. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in the Forest Conservation program in the area of social ecology of forests, graduate level courses in the professional and research-stream programs, and research supervision of graduate students at the Masters and Ph.D. levels. Teaching responsibilities will also include developing new curricula and courses, and developing innovative ways to deliver courses. Successful applicants will demonstrate a keen interest in interdivisional teaching. Such teaching opportunities at the University of Toronto include the Centre for Environment, School of Public Policy and Governance, and in collaboration with departments in other faculties such as Arts and Science. The position requires an individual with a demonstrated interest in students and a commitment to participate in service responsibilities at the Faculty and University level. Professional interaction with forestry and other natural resource agencies and organizations will be expected. Start-up support is available. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Information about the Faculty of Forestry The Faculty of Forestry seeks to further strengthen a tradition of excellence in education, research and outreach initiated a century ago, as part of an institution that is considered Canada's foremost research university. Research excellence is fostered and encouraged by an environment that provides necessary financial resources and infrastructure, and that works to facilitate the productive exchange of ideas. Our faculty has emerged - in Canada and internationally - as a leader in "green" or "environmental" forestry in addressing problems that ultimately stem from over-exploitation of forest resources. The set of problems that our faculty addresses have been widely recognized as some of the most critical of our time, with examples spanning such topics as forest responses to global climate change, tropical deforestation and the conservation of global biodiversity, and the sustainable development of rural and aboriginal communities. For more information on the Faculty of Forestry please visit www.forestry.utoronto.ca. Application Materials/ Contact Details Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of career goals, research interests and teaching philosophy, teaching dossier, and the names and e-mail addresses of at least three references to: Dean CT Smith, Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto, 33 Willcocks Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3B3, Canada. Materials must be received by 15 September 2008. No email applications will be accepted. Diversity/Equity Statement The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. We offer opportunities to work in many collaborative programs, including Aboriginal, Canadian, environmental, ethno-cultural, sexual diversity, gender and women's studies. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world, and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. HRSDC Statement All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. -- Adam Henne, assistant professor Department of Anthropology University of Wyoming Laramie, WY 82071
