The Department of Geography at the
University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a tenure track position
in planning at the rank of Assistant Professor effective July 1, 2008.
The Department is in the process of
changing its name to the Department of Geography & Planning and integrating
its human geography program with the BA in Regional and Urban Planning, a
professional planning program accredited by the Canadian Institute of
Planners (CIP) and the Association of Professional Community Planners of
Saskatchewan.
The successful candidate must have,
or be eligible and willing to apply for, CIP membership. Preference will be
given to candidates who hold a doctorate in Planning or Geography, who can
contribute to one of the Department’s two areas of strength in planning and
human geography, namely, ‘Sustainable Cities & Regions’ and ‘Environment &
Health’, and who have the ability to teach quantitative or qualitative
methods.
The successful candidate will have
responsibilities for undergraduate and graduate student teaching and
supervision. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong
research program that fits within the purview of one of the Department’s two
areas of strength in planning and human geography, and supported by
peer-reviewed funding from sources external to the university (e.g. SSHRC,
CIHR).
The University of Saskatchewan is
celebrating its centennial year and is a comprehensive teaching and research
university with one of the most beautiful campuses in Canada. It is located
in the city of Saskatoon, a mid-size Canadian city, with a national
reputation as a community in which academics and their families can enjoy a
high quality of life.
Applications, including
curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, a statement of research
activities, a statement of teaching philosophy and three letters of
reference should be sent by January 30, 2008, to:
Professor Dirk de Boer, Head
Department of Geography
University of Saskatchewan
9 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5A5
CANADA
Questions regarding this position
may also be directed to Professor de Boer at
dirk.deboer@usask.ca or (306) 966-5671.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and
permanent residents will be given priority. The University is strongly
committed to employment equity and especially welcomes applications from
Aboriginal persons, members from visible minorities, women, and persons with
disabilities. Members of these designated groups are encouraged to
self-identify in their application.
