Assistant Proessor - Human -Environmental Relations and Governance

January 15, 2010

The Department of Geography at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track position in Human – Environment Relations and Governance at the Assistant Professor level.  Applicants should have a strong social science background and possess expertise that contributes to teaching and research in the Department’s Resources and Environment stream and supports, in particular, the emergence of environmental governance as a core theme in the undergraduate and graduate teaching programs.  Contributions are sought in one or more of the following areas: environmental governance, human adaptation to environmental change, social vulnerability analysis, environmental conservation and development and the study of emerging approaches to environmentalism. The successful candidate must have a PhD in Geography or a related discipline, a record of scholarly research, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching. The appointee will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching programs, advise graduate students, and develop a strong, externally funded research program. The position will commence July 1, 2010.

An application, including statement of interest, curriculum vitae and the names of three referees, should be submitted in writing (no electronic applications will be accepted) no later than January 15, 2010 to:

Dr. J. Smithers, Chair
Department of Geography
College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1.

Information about the Department can be found at http://www.uoguelph.ca/geography.

Subject to final budgetary approval

All candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.