Assistant Professor in the Science of Environmental Change, Sustainability and Resilience
Science of Environmental Change, Sustainability and Resilience
The Department of Geography, Planning and Environment is seeking a tenure-track appointment in the Science of Environmental Change, Sustainability and Resilience, with particular attention to the scientific assessment of human impacts on the environment and human adaptation to climate change. The candidate should hold a PhD in physical geography or a related field, and be engaged in research on how humans interact with and are shaping the environment. The successful candidate will teach courses in our B.Sc. in Environmental Science, as well teach and supervise students in our Master’s and PhD programs. We are looking for demonstrated research excellence in a relevant field of study within the natural sciences such as, but not limited to, terrestrial biogeochemistry, land-use dynamics, geomorphology, and climate science. A research program with a field component would be an asset.
Applications must consist of a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, copies of recent publications, a statement of teaching philosophy/interests, a statement of research achievements and plans, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Candidates must also arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to the departmental contact:
Dr. Monica E. Mulrennan
Chair, Department of Geography, Planning and Environment
Concordia University
1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3G 1M8
Email: chair.gpe@concordia.ca
Subject to budgetary approval, we anticipate filling these positions, normally at the rank of Assistant Professor, for August 1st 2016. Unless otherwise stipulated, candidates for all positions should have a PhD. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. All applications should reach departments no later than November 15th 2015. All inquiries about the position should be directed to Dr. Monica Mulrennan.