Two positions in the Department of Geography at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada.
Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Human Geography with strong skills in Geospatial Information Technology
http://www.geog.uvic.ca/dept/cag/jobs.htm#L959
The Department of Geography invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank. A PhD (or equivalent) in Geography is required by time of appointment. The position will be effective August 1, 2012, subject to final budgetary approval. The position targets candidates specialized in Human Geography with strong skills in Geospatial Information Technology. Candidates with innovative, critical, or applied perspectives on GIS are welcome to apply.
Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Urban Geography with a background in Retail Studies, GIS, and/or Quantitative Analyses
http://www.geog.uvic.ca/dept/cag/jobs.htm#L959
The Department of Geography invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank. A PhD (or equivalent) in Geography is required by time of appointment. The position will be effective August 1, 2012, subject to final budgetary approval. The position targets candidates specialized in Human Geography with strong skills in Geospatial Information Technology. Candidates with innovative, critical, or applied perspectives on GIS are welcome to apply.
For both:
The Department of Geography offers an undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a graduate program leading to a Master of Spatial Analysis (MSA). Faculty members also contribute to interdisciplinary programs including Environmental Applied Science and Management, Immigration and Settlement Studies, and Policy Studies. The Department also offers three GIS certificates and has considerable links to the Centre for the Study of Commercial Activity in the Ted Rogers School of Management. The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop ties to the Centre and many other units on campus.
Experience in establishing research partnerships with private and/or public sectors is beneficial. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, contribute to the MSA and BA programs through effective teaching and supervision, and to develop an externally-funded research program with an active publication record.
Ryerson is a thriving public university located in downtown Toronto, Canada, and has a full-time registration of nearly 28,000 undergraduate and 2000 graduate students as well as 61,000 continuing education registrations. For more information about the Geography Department see http://www.geography.ryerson.ca.
Consideration of applications will begin on November 30, 2011. The competition will remain open until suitable candidates are identified. Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, samples of recent publications, and the names and contact information (e-mail address and telephone numbers) of three references who may be contacted. Please note that applications by fax or e-mail cannot be accepted. Applications/Inquires can be sent to:
Dr. Shuguang Wang
Search Committee Chair
Department of Geography
Ryerson University
350 Victoria Street
Toronto, Ontario, M5B 2K3
e-mail: wang@geography.ryerson.ca
Ryerson University is known for innovative programs built on the integration of theoretical and applied learning. More than 80 undergraduate and graduate programs are distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum and strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities.
This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA). The RFA collective agreement can be viewed at:
http://www.ryerson.ca/teaching/employment_resources/rfa.html.
The RFA’s website can be found at:
http://www.ryerson.ca/~rfa/.
A summary of RFA benefits can be found at:
http://www.ryerson.ca/hr/working/etoolkit/benefits/rfa/.
Ryerson University has an employment equity program and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women. Members of designated groups are encouraged to self-identify. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.