Dear Critical Geographers,
We are currently engaged in a major faculty recruitment effort for the new campus of the University of British Columbia and there are a number of positions of interest to geographers. Human Geographers are housed in an academic unit — Community, Culture
and Global Studies — that includes colleagues from Anthropology, Human Geography, Indigenous Studies, and Women’s Studies. We are especially keen to see applications from critical geographers for a number of posts. Please do not hesitate to contact me
if you have any questions about UBC Okanagan.
Best wishes,
Lawrence
Faculty Recruitment
Tenure Track Positions Available at UBC Okanagan
The Okanagan's new University of British Columbia campus, UBC Okanagan, invites applications for up to 40 tenure track appointments, scheduled to begin July 1, 2006. Candidates are invited to apply for positions in:
▪ Irving K. Barber School of Arts & Sciences
▪ Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies
▪ Faculty of Management
▪ Faculty of Health and Social Development
▪ Faculty of Applied Science
Successful candidates will have a PhD (or other appropriate terminal degree where relevant) with strong research records, exceptional communication skills, and a demonstrated excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
Applications are especially encouraged from individuals whose work bridges one of the existing UBC Okanagan's interdisciplinary research themes: Health and Wellness; Sustainability; Creativity, Culture and Community; and Indigenous Studies. However, the
potential identification of additional research themes (e.g. Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethical Leadership) is currently under consideration.
Subject to the availability of funds these positions are budgeted at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates with exceptional qualifications may be considered for appointment at a higher rank. In those few instances where appointments are expected to
be made at a higher rank, the description of the specific position will make that clear (e.g. Sustainability, Management). In all cases, salary will be commensurate with experience.
There will be up to 40 positions filled. For a complete listing of positions available, go to:
http://web.ubc.ca/okanagan/facultystaff/recruitment.html <http://web.ubc.ca/okanagan/facultystaff/recruitment.html>
Faculty positions of interest to Geographers include:
Indigenous Studies (1 position) -The successful candidate will hold a PhD in First Nations or Indigenous Studies and be familiar with the culture, protocols and history of one or more Indigenous communities in Canada or North America as well as with
continent-wide issues. Areas of topical specialization are open but should include one or more of the following: Indigenous History, Indigenous Governance, Indigenous Justice, Indigenous Art, or Land Claims.
Competition Number: INDG06
Gender/Women's Studies (1 position) - The successful candidate will have a PhD in Women's Studies/Gender Studies or related disciplines with strong evidence of feminist scholarship and research. Demonstrable expertise in research methodologies and past
experience in graduate supervision would be an asset.
Competition Number: GEWN08
Geography (1 position) - We are seeking a Geographer with expertise in the relationship among society, resources, and sustainability, widely defined to include urban, social, cultural and environmental sustainability who employs GIS as a primary
methodology. This position will complement and bridge a range of existing research and teaching expertise in Human Geography, especially in Tourism and Recreation Geographies, Urban Geographies and Critical and Cultural Geographies; however potential
links to the work of another social science discipline would also be an asset.
Competition Number: GEOG09
Applied GIS/Landscape Ecology/Biogeography (1 position) - The successful candidate will have a PhD in applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or related field and will be expected to develop a strong research program using applications of GIS to
address questions dealing with conservation, spatial ecology and/or ecological restoration, resource management, soils, horticulture or integrated pest management. Additional skills associated with remote sensing and spatial modelling would be assets.
Liaison is expected with the interdisciplinary Centre for Species at Risk and Habitat Studies (SARAHS), which includes a dedicated GIS laboratory.
Competition Number: AGIS13
Sustainability (1 senior position) - We are seeking a senior scholar with international reputation in any area of sustainability. The successful candidate will have a faculty appointment at the Associate or full Professor level within one or more of the
programs housed in the Irving K. Barber School of Arts & Sciences. He/She will have administrative responsibilities as Director of the newly created Okanagan Sustainability Institute and should have a strong record of leadership and university
administration.
Competition Number: SUST21
For more information about the Irving K. Barber School of Arts & Sciences, visit the website at:
www.ubc.ca/okanagan/ikbarberschool
How to Apply
The University of British Columbia Okanagan hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all persons to apply. However, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 31, 2006
Please e-mail application materials, citing the appropriate competition number in the subject line by January 31, 2006 to
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Documents must be submitted in electronic format as e-mail attachments. Acceptable formats include Microsoft Word (.doc), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and Adobe Acrobat (PDF).
Application materials should include the following:
▪ Curriculum Vitae listing the following:
• Personal information
• Education including post-doctoral research experience
• Professional employment experience including research and teaching experience
• Present or prior grants or external funding awarded for research
• Publications
▪ Proposed program of research
▪ Statement of undergraduate and graduate teaching areas or courses in which you could participate
▪ Statement of teaching philosophy
▪ Names of three referees who are able to provide objective evaluations and comments on your teaching and research
ability and background, and on your potential for high quality research in the future.
It is the responsibility of applicants to request referee letters of reference.
Letters of reference should be e-mailed to <[log in to unmask]> by February 28, 2006.
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Lawrence D. Berg, D.Phil.
Canada Research Chair in Human Rights, Diversity and Identity
Community, Culture and Global Studies
Irving K. Barber School of Arts & Sciences
University of British Columbia
3333 University Way
Kelowna, BC, Canada, V1V 1V7
Voice: +1 250.807.8796
Fax: +1 250.470.6001
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Editor:
The Canadian Geographer / Le Géographe canadien
http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/cg <http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/cg>
Co-Editor:
ACME: An International E-Journal for Critical Geographies
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