Faculty Positions

Position Title / Rank:

Assistant Proessor - Human And Cultural Systems
College:
 College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
Department/School::
 Geography
Deadline:

January 15, 2010

Position Description:

The Department of Geography at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track position in Human Geography at the Assistant Professor level. Applicants should have a strong social science background, and expertise that complements and strengthens current teaching and research foci in the Department’s “Human and Cultural Systems” stream.  Contributions are sought in support of one or more of the following specializations: international development, food systems, political ecology, gender studies and urban/rural transformation. The successful candidate must have a PhD in Geography or a related discipline, an established 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.

 

 

 
  The University of Guelph is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs, supports diversity in its teaching, learning and work environments, and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered under its employment equity policy. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our University community are encouraged to apply.