The Department of Geography and Program in Planning, University of Toronto,
invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in the field of Urban
Geography. This is a position with expertise in contemporary cities, with
priority given to applicants who specialize in one or more of metropolitan
development, social inequalities and social-spatial polarization. An interest
in North American cities would be an asset. The appointment will be at the
rank of Assistant Professor and will begin on July 1, 2005.
The appointee would be expected to contribute to graduate teaching and
supervision and undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate will be
expected to develop an externally funded research program. The successful
candidate must have a Ph.D. in geography or a closely related discipline, an
established record of high quality scholarly research and publication, and a
demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching. Additional information on
the Department can be obtained through the World Wide Web at
http://www.geog.utoronto.ca/
Please send applications to Professor Joseph R. Desloges, Chair, Department of
Geography and Program in Planning, University of Toronto, 100 St. George
Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3G3. Applications should include a
curriculum vitae, a statement outlining current and future research interests,
examples of publications, and materials relevant to teaching experience.
Applicants should also ask three referees to write letters directly to
Professor Desloges. Materials must be received by January 10, 2005 (no e-mail
applications will be accepted).
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.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.
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