Queen’s University – School of Urban and Regional Planning welcomes applications for a
tenure-track faculty position, at the rank of Assistant Professor, subject to final budgetary
authorization. The date of appointment for the position is anticipated to be July 1, 2011.

The Candidate:
We seek an individual with demonstrated teaching and research excellence in planning for
healthy, active and sustainable communities. Our particular interest is in expanding the health/
community planning interface. We are also willing to consider excellent applicants in social
planning, multiculturalism and sustainable development.

We are looking for a candidate who will bring new ideas that will enhance and expand ourgrowing program.

We seek candidates who either hold a Ph.D. or are close to completion. Candidates without a
doctoral degree but who have a combination of demonstrated outstanding education, scholarly
and professional experience may also be considered. We prefer candidates who possess at least
one degree in planning or a closely-related discipline. A degree in a health related discipline
would also be an asset. Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners is an
asset.

The School:
The School of Urban and Regional Planning offers an outstanding graduate and professional
program recognized and accredited by the Canadian Institute of Planners. Our School community
comprises 6.3 Full Time Equivalent faculty members, two non-academic staff members and about
65 full-time graduate students. We offer a two-year master’s degree in one of three areas of
concentration: (i) environmental services, (ii) housing and human services, and (iii) land use and
real estate development. The School is an autonomous academic unit but has close working
relationships with Geography, Environmental Studies, Kinesiology & Health Studies, Civil
Engineering, Gender Studies, Public Health, Law and Policy Studies. For more information
about the School please visit our web site at http://www.queensu.ca/surp.

The Institution:
Queen’s is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities, located on a historic campus
on the north shore of Lake Ontario. Established in 1841, the University has a strong tradition of
teaching excellence and close faculty-student collaboration. The School of Graduate Studies and
Research attracts outstanding students from across Canada and many other countries. Queen’s
established one of Canada’s first medical schools, which has expanded to a broad range of health
related programs supported by a network of teaching hospitals. The university has an attractive,
compact campus that facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration such as our Sustainable
Development Research Group and Centre for Obesity Research and Education. The University is
renowned for its interest in national policy issues and has an expanding international presence,
with numerous exchange programs and international collaborations.

For more on working at Queen’s University, please see: http://www.queensu.ca/facultystaff/work/

The City:
Kingston is a mid-sized Canadian city with a distinct blend of history, recreation, industry and
learning. It is located at the junction of Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River and the Rideau
Canal, which was recently declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Kingston’s immediate
region includes UNESCO’s Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve, the 1000 Islands National Park
and many freshwater lakes. Kingston is the regional health care and governance centre for
southeastern Ontario. Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa are all within a two hour train journey and
Syracuse NY is a two hour drive to the south.

Both the University and the City offer attractive amenities for professional and family quality of
life including walkable mixed-use neighbourhoods, a lively downtown core and waterfront close
to Queen’s. Visit Kingston at: http://www.cityofkingston.ca/residents/index.asp.

Application Information:
This is an international search, open to qualified candidates of all nationalities. However, in
accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens
and permanent residents. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the
workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, aboriginal people, persons
with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

The academic staff at Queen’s is governed by a collective agreement between Queen’s University
Faculty Association and the University, which is posted at http://www.qufa.ca.

Please submit applications or direct inquiries to: Dr. David Gordon, Chair of the Appointments
Committee, School of Urban and Regional Planning, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON K7L
3N6. E-mail: director.surp@queensu.ca Telephone: (613) 533-6000 ext. 77063. Your
application should consist of a letter, in which you discuss your teaching and research interests,
your curriculum vitae and a sample publication. Other materials, such as teaching and
professional practice portfolios may also be submitted. Electronic copies are acceptable (.pdf
format preferred). Please arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly by the referees to
the Chair, to be received by the closing date. Applications must be received no later than
September 20, 2010.