Applied Disaster and Emergency Studies (A-DES)
Brandon University invites applications for two tenure-track faculty
positions in the Department of Applied Disaster and Emergency Studies
(A-DES). A-DES offers four-year Baccalaureate degrees (B.A. and B.Sc.) in
either Planning and Management or Disaster Science concentrations. The
successful candidate for the Planning and Management concentration will be
expected to teach courses in emergency planning, disaster mitigation and
disasters and development. The successful candidate for the science
concentration will be expected to teach courses in natural and technological
hazards, risk and vulnerability assessment, and hazard modeling.
The candidates should have practical or applied experience related to
disasters and emergencies and an understanding of the challenges posed by an
interdisciplinary approach to emergency management. In addition each
successful candidate should have a proven record in teaching, research and
scholarship.
Required credentials include a) minimum of a Masters (Ph.D. or equivalent
preferred) in emergency management or any of the following related fields:
Anthropology, Earth Sciences, Economics, Engineering, Geography, Management,
Planning, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology or
other relevant discipline, b) experience in dealing with all-hazard issues
and specialized knowledge in some aspect of emergency and disaster
management, and c) the ability to effectively link university-based
activities with public and private agencies and institutions.
The A-DES program has been in place since 2001 and has an established
student base. Brandon University has invested significantly in library
holdings and information technology, including a fully equipped Emergency
Operations Lab, to support teaching and research. See our website at
http://www.brandonu.ca/academic/ADES/
Applications are due by July 15th, 2005 or until positions are filled. The
appointments will take effect September 1, 2005 or upon candidate
availability. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts,
citizenship and the names and email addresses of three referees to:
Dr. Janet Wright
Dean of Science
Brandon University
Brandon, MB R7A 6A9
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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.
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