Dear all,
Apologies for any cross-posting. Please find enclosed an ad for an
Assistant Professor position in Social/Cultural Geography at the
Department of Human Geography, University of Toronto Scarborough
(Toronto), to start July 1, 2019. The closing date for applications is
January 30, 2019.
Happy holidays,
Susannah
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Social/Cultural Geography - Assistant Professor
The Department of Human Geography at the University of Toronto Scarborough
invites applications for a full-time tenure stream appointment in the area
of Social/Cultural Geography. The appointment will be at the rank of
Assistant Professor and will commence July 1, 2019.
The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. in Geography or a related field
at the time of their appointment or shortly thereafter, with a
demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek
candidates who conduct research in one or more of
the following areas: critical social/cultural theory, Black geographies,
Indigenous geographies, feminist geographies, queer geographies, geographies
of inequality, the politics of place, diaspora and transnational studies,
and geographies of religion. We seek applicants considering these themes
from contemporary or historical perspectives, as well as with qualitative
or mixed methods experience.
The successful candidate will be expected to conduct innovative and
independent research of the highest quality and to establish an
outstanding, externally funded research program. Applicants should
demonstrate an emerging record of scholarly accomplishment, and will
provide evidence of excellence in research as demonstrated by a record of
publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming
publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research
statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades,
and strong endorsements from referees of high standing.
Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching
accomplishments, the teaching dossier, a teaching statement, sample course
syllabi, and the teaching evaluations submitted as part of the
application, as well as strong letters of reference. The successful
candidate will be expected to teach large introductory lectures, senior
undergraduate seminar courses, and supervise the research of senior
undergraduate students.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The appointment is in the Department of Human Geography at the University
of Toronto Scarborough. Social/cultural geography is one of UTSC Human
Geography’s three concentrations, the other two being environmental and
urban geography. The successful candidate also will become a member of the
Tri-campus Graduate Department of Geography and Planning, and will teach
and supervise graduate students in that department.
he University of Toronto Scarborough is a research-intensive institution
with an interdisciplinary commitment, a multicultural student body, and a
modern campus. The University offers the opportunity to conduct research,
teach and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world. The
University also offers opportunities to work in a range of collaborative
programs and centers of research.
For more information about the Department of Human Geography, please visit
http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/geography/
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking
https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/moresearch.ftl?lang=en
Applications must include a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a
research statement outlining current and future research interests, up to
three representative
publications; and a teaching dossier (including a teaching statement,
sample course syllabi and teaching evaluations). Applicants must also
arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly by the referee
via email (on letterhead and
signed) to [log in to unmask] by the closing date. All
application materials should be submitted online.
Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply We
recommend combining attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS
Word format. If you have questions about this position, please contact
Sue-Ann Hicks at [log in to unmask]
All application materials, including reference letters, must be received
by the closing date of January 30, 2019.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its
community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons /
persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America,
persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to
the further diversification of ideas.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief
Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly
related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees
or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated
for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see
http://uoft.me/UP
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.
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Susannah Bunce, PhD.
Associate Professor
Department of Human Geography, University of Toronto Scarborough
Department of Geography and Planning, University of Toronto
utsc.utoronto.ca/~geography/faculty/bunce-s
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