Urban Geography
Department of Geography and Environmental Studies
Saint Mary's University, Halifax, NS, Canada
The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Saint Mary's University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Urban Geography with specialization in at least two of these subject areas: Urban Development, Urban Planning, Urban Social Geography and/or Urban Environmental Geography. The successful appointee will also be expected to contribute to and expand the department's GIS offerings. The successful appointee will teach at all levels of the undergraduate program and supervise theses at the honours and Master's levels, and therefore must have a demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness. It is expected that the successful appointee will establish a rigorous research program commensurate with his or her expertise, and will fulfill departmental, faculty, university and community service needs as occasions arise. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in hand or hold ABD status with the dissertation near completion. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2015.
Saint Mary's is a public university with over 7000 students, offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees. The University is committed to serving the local, regional, national and international communities, and integrating such activity as part of the learning environment for undergraduate and graduate students. The Faculty of Arts is particularly interested in scholars with creative approaches to undergraduate and graduate education teaching. The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies offers honours, majors, and minors in both B.A. and B.Sc. degree programs, and a Master of Arts initiated in 2013. It also contributes to the Masters of Applied Science and Masters in Atlantic Canada Studies. It is a key partner in the new School of the Environment, and a significant contributor to the Bachelor of Environmental Studies (B.E.S.) degree program in the Faculty of Arts, as well as the Environmental Science program in the Faculty of Science. Applicants are encouraged to consult faculty web pages to determine how, as potential hires, they might enrich our intellectual community: see www.smu.ca/academic/arts/geography/.
Saint Mary's is located in the historic port city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, which is a vibrant, urban community of over 350 000 people. Halifax is a major educational and economic centre for Atlantic Canada and is home to five universities. It is conveniently located close to recreational areas and has good connections to other major urban centres in Canada and the northeastern United States. For information about the University please see the website at www.smu.ca.
Application packages should consist of: 1) letter of application; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) teaching dossier, including evidence of teaching effectiveness and a statement of teaching philosophy; 4) sample(s) of recent scholarly writing; 5) graduate-level transcripts; and 6) names and contact information for three references. Only applications received in hard-copy form will be considered.
Application packages sent by e-mail will not be considered; however, inquiries about the position or application procedures may be e-mailed to the Chair of the Selection Committee, Dr. Philip Giles ( [email protected]). The closing date for applications is November 30, 2014.
Application packages should be sent to:
Dr. Danika van Proosdij
Chair, Dept. of Geography and Environmental Studies
Saint Mary's University
923 Robie Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3C3
Canada
Tel: 902-420-5737
Although candidates of all nationalities are encouraged to apply, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. All applicants should clearly indicate whether they have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status. Saint Mary's University is committed to the principles of employment equity.
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