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The College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS), University of Guelph, is seeking applications for a Canada Research Chair, Tier 2, in Integrating Social Science into One Health . The successful candidate will be appointable to a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in a CSAHS Department: Family Relations and Applied Nutrition; Geography, Environment and Geomatics; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology and Anthropology. Exceptional emerging scholars whose research extends into social sciences transdisciplinary scholarship examining critical problems at the confluence of human, animal, and environmental health are invited to apply for this position. We are particularly interested in applicants whose scholarship is grounded in and/or employs innovative mixed methods and community-engaged research. Areas of research focus might include, but are not limited to, Indigenous land relationships, well-being and culture, water, food, and land issues, the implications of climate change on traditional plant/animal foods and livelihoods, and the knowledge-policy-practice interface. Geographical area of expertise is open, which can be in Canada and/or beyond, and we encourage applicants who conduct community-based research with Indigenous communities, broadly and globally defined, to apply for this position.

The SFS program on Conservation, Ethics, and Environmental Change , located in Cambodia seeks an enthusiastic, team-oriented individual to serve as part of a team of faculty and staff that delivers an interdisciplinary, hands-on learning experience to students spending a semester abroad.  The SFS Center for Conservation and Development Studies offers a rich learning landscape for students where complex issues of conservation, environmental ethics, and sustaining rural livelihoods takes place within the context of a nation steeped with intriguing histories and pursuing aggressive economic development plans. On a contract basis, teach the Ecosystems and Livelihoods course during the fall and spring semesters and teach one-third of the Directed Research course. Contribute to student learning in the areas of livelihood strategies, and community-based natural resource management. Lead designated components of the program’s research plan and, as part of this, oversee, mentor, and guide student directed research projects.                                                                                                              Institutional Mission: SFS creates transformative study abroad experiences through field-based learning and research. Our educational programs explore the human and ecological dimensions of the complex environmental problems faced by our local partners, contributing to sustainable solutions in the places where we live and work. The SFS community is part of a growing network of individuals and institutions committed to environmental stewardship. Program Focus: This program seeks to understand both the conflicts and synergies of conservation and development. Students gain a sense of the richness of the greater Mekong region—biodiversity, social and cultural diversity, and ecosystem services—while exploring strategies for sustainable livelihoods within Cambodia, a highly productive and diverse country in Southeast Asia.   The interdisciplinary themes of socio-ecological resilience, environmental ethics and justice, and conservation guide our inquiry. Through coursework, field exercises, and Directed Research, students study people’s dependence on the environment, examine various threats to the environment and to livelihood resilience, and explore the tools and strategies for mitigating the threats and promoting well-being among rural communities.   Course Description: Ecosystems and Livelihoods along the Mekong This course examines the natural ecosystems of Cambodia and the ways in which the human landscape interacts with the broad range of ecosystem types found within the country, from coastal zones to forested highlands. Students examine ecosystem characteristics and explore the intersection of socio-ecological, cultural, political and socio-economic attributes of Cambodian society and local communities as they learn the ways in which ecosystems are utilized, protected and developed. Through field studies across Cambodia, the course investigates the livelihood strategies employed by fishers, farmers, traders, and indigenous communities and highlights the high levels of natural resource dependence within rural communities. Students explore the critical challenges facing the conservation of natural resources and the primary drivers of change in local livelihood strategies. With an understanding of on-the-ground realities students analyze attempts by international and national actors to find a sustainable balance between human needs and preserving biodiversity.   Course Description: Directed Research The aim of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to apply ecological, biological, and/or social-scientific methods to a field research project that addresses a local issue related to the environment. We also investigate the ways that various methods and theories distinguish (or don’t) fact from interpretation, cause from correlation, and advocacy from objectivity. The directed research topics are derived from the SFS Center’s Strategic Research Plan as defined by the Center staff and local stakeholders. Through the Directed Research project, students contribute to a growing body of scientific research that informs local conservation and resource management decisions. SFS program lecturers lead a small group of students in this research component of the  program.   Applicants are encouraged to review proposed course syllabi and program descriptions on the SFS website: https://fieldstudies.org/centers/cambodia/   Duties and Responsibilities   Provide high quality experiential teaching in critical environmental issues in an interdisciplinary curriculum, and participate fully in the implementation of the program’s research plan that addresses these issues. The publication or presentation of research results is critical. Work closely with the other program lecturers to deliver an interdisciplinary program through education and research in a field setting. Each lecturer is expected to provide high quality, inquiry-based teaching and will lead students in Directed Research projects defined in the program’s research plan.   Teaching As part of an interdisciplinary teaching team, teach a significant portion of the academic program (55-60 lecture hours) Plan, revise, and effectively deliver a challenging, problem-based interdisciplinary curriculum Organize lectures and prepare course materials in a timely and professional manner Adhere to the daily academic schedule Prepare, administer, and grade assignments, quizzes, mid-term and final examinations Supervise and mentor a student research group in Directed Research projects Actively support and counsel students on academic issues Maintain an organized course portfolio   Research Help design the program’s research plan and conduct designated research according to it Identify components of the program’s research plan suitable for student Directed Research projects Prepare research results for clients and partners and for publication and conference presentations Assist in the creation and implementation of program research policies, priorities, budgets as required Follow data management, record keeping, and reporting systems Present research findings at local and international conferences (budget dependent)          Administration Participate in planning activities prior to the program start and in review/analysis following students' departure Participate in training activities for new program staff prior to and during the program, particularly interns Participate in and lead parts of the orientation and re-entry components of the program presented to students at the beginning and end of each program period In cooperation with other program staff, provide day-to-day coordination of interns as delegated by the program director Participate in resolving group management issues and student discipline problems Participate in preparation of the final reports, academic handbook revisions and other required reports As requested by the program director, assist with other logistical, group management, and administrative tasks   Safety & Risk Management           Take responsibility, as an individual and as a member of the program faculty/staff team, for the safety of all program participants Participate in the review and revision of program risk assessment and management plans Know the emergency procedures plan for the field station, including evacuation plan Participate in the safety portions of the on-site orientation and conduct safety briefings for students and/or staff Complete incident reports when appropriate and contribute to safety audits Comply with, actively model, and enforce all SFS and program policies and procedures Ensure that first-aid certifications are kept up to date   Daily Center Life Live on-site or near by for the duration of each program period and take most meals with the students On a rotating basis, take responsibility for "staff of the day" duties Take part in, and occasionally lead community outreach, site upkeep projects, social and field activities Drive standard transmission vehicles and boats as needed Adhere to, actively model and enforce all SFS and program policies and procedures Compensation/Benefits This is an academic year contract position starting in mid-summer 2020 and ending in May 2021 with the likely continuance in the fall semester of 2020, depending on successful completion of duties and sufficient student enrollment. Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications.  Comprehensive benefits package and on-site room and board included.   Location: Siem Reap, Kingdom of Cambodia with significant travel throughout Cambodia   Reports to: Center Director (in country) and the Office of Academic Affairs (in USA) Start Date: No later than August 1, 2020  

Assistant Professor of Geography—Search #67724 College of Science and Mathematics/Department of Geology & Geography The Department of Geology and Geography in the College of Science and Mathematics invites applications and nominations for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Geography. The home campus for this position will be the Statesboro campus. Georgia Southern University is a distinctive combination of Southern charm and uncompromising academics. We are a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution serving about 26,500 students through nine colleges on three beautiful oak-lined campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville, and via a growing online program. Throughout its degree offerings at the associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern cultivates community collaboration, world-class scholarship and hands-on learning opportunities. Georgia Southern University was founded in 1906 as a school for teaching modern agricultural production techniques and homemaking skills to rural school children. Its Savannah campus was established in 1935 as Armstrong Junior College for local youth who could not afford to attend college away from home. The Liberty Center in Hinesville was established in 1998 to serve the military and their families at nearby Fort Stewart, the largest military base east of the Mississippi. All three locations came together in 2018 when Armstrong State University and Georgia Southern University consolidated. The "new" Georgia Southern University preserves a passion for serving its neighbors while preparing students for lifelong service as scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities. Within this setting, the Department of Geology & Geography is actively engaged and committed to inclusivity and diversity in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and service. Faculty in the Department are actively involved in research regionally, nationally, and abroad. The Department currently offers three degree programs in geography: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Science in Applied Geography. The Department also seeks to advance research and teaching in support of the efforts by the college to enhance/build undergraduate and graduate programs in environmental science/sustainability with emphasis on the coastal plain. To this end, the individual that fills the position will be expected to contribute to the teaching, research, and service missions of the Department. Position Description: Reporting to the Department Chair, the Assistant Professor of Geography will conduct research and teach courses in Geographic Information Science (GIScience). Areas of desired research and teaching interest include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: spatial data science/big data, geovisualization, quantitative methods/spatial statistics, and cyberGIS. The successful candidate will have a special focus on the applications of GIScience in human-environment interactions and sustainability. The individual selected will also participate in teaching core courses in geography and undergraduate and graduate levels courses in his/her specialty and GIScience. In addition, the candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda and be actively engaged in the growth and development of the undergraduate and graduate programs in geography. The position is a 10-month, tenure-track appointment, and the salary and the startup package are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Required Qualifications: A PhD in geography, or closely related discipline, must be completed by the position starting date of August 1, 2020 Engagement with institutional student success initiatives Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the institution Preferred Qualifications: Previous teaching experience (full-time or part-time) Evidence of seeking/securing external research funding Have significant programming experience (e.g., Python) Ability and interest in recruiting geography majors Demonstrated commitment to teaching or research that promotes inclusion of those underrepresented in the field Have teaching and/or research interest in a particular region of the world, with preference given to research that impacts coastal plain communities/regions Ability to collaborate with Department faculty and complement its existing strengths Screening of applications begins January 15, 2020, and continues until the position is filled. The preferred position starting date is August 1, 2020. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Only complete applications submitted electronically will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Applications and nominations should be sent to: Dr. Wei Tu, Search Chair, Search 67724 Department of Geology and Geography Georgia Southern University P. O. Box 8149 Statesboro GA 30460-8149 Electronic mail: WTu@GeorgiaSouthern.edu Telephone: 912-478-5233 More information about the institution is available through https://georgiasouthern.edu/jobs or http://cosm.georgiasouthern.edu/geo/ . 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