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Environmental Engineering Applications are invited from outstanding candidates for a probationary tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level within the Department of Civil and Resource Engineering at Dalhousie University The Department of Civil and Resource Engineering has established research strengths in the area of water resources engineering, with existing research capacity in water and wastewater treatment, environmental hydrology, hydrogeology and geo-environmental engineering. The department is also home to the Centre for Water Resources Studies. Applications from candidates with expertise in the area of water resources and environment, and who can complement and build on these strengths, are encouraged. Research areas that are of particular interest include (i) climate and water/environment interactions, (ii) remote sensing of aquatic and environmental systems, and (iii) coastal environmental hydraulics. The successful candidate should also be able to teach a broad range of undergraduate courses in both the Environmental and Civil Engineering Programs. The successful candidate must provide evidence of demonstrated excellence in, and commitment to, research and teaching. The candidate will be expected to establish a strong externally-funded research program, supervise graduate student research, participate in service activities at the Department level and beyond, and foster existing and new collaborations with government and industry, as well as collaborate with members of Dalhousie’s research community.

The School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen’s University invites applications for a Tenure-track faculty position, at the rank of Assistant Professor, with a preferred starting date of July 1, 2020.  Candidates must have a background in occupational therapy that can contribute to building the School’s educational and research excellence in community rehabilitation and/or collaborative care.   Responsibilities of the position include teaching in the entry level occupational therapy program and the research graduate programs (Rehabilitation Science, Aging and Health, and/or Rehabilitation and Health Leadership), and contributing to the scholarship and community outreach activities of the School. The successful candidate will be expected to supervise and mentor graduate students. Preference will be given to candidates whose research fits with the strategic mission of the School, particularly with respect to building our capacity for community rehabilitation and/or collaborative care, and building academic excellence in our curricula. Candidates must provide evidence of their ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary and student-centred environment. The successful candidate will be required to make substantive contributions through service to the School, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.    The School of Rehabilitation Therapy offers programs in Physical and Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, Aging and Health, and Rehabilitation and Health Leadership. Further information about the School and its programs can be found at http://rehab.queensu.ca/ .

Assistant Professor, Early American History The Department of History, University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in early American history with a research emphasis on race, slavery, and/or colonialism, during any period from the pre-colonial era through the U.S. Civil War. We seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion of underrepresented groups in academia; to engaging the needs of diverse student populations; and to diversifying what and how we know about the past. Expected start date is July 1, 2020.

FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA Position Numbers 27966 and 27968 The Faculty of Social Work (Fort Garry Campus) of the University of Manitoba invites applications for two tenured or tenure-track positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, beginning on 1 July 2020.  Applications are invited from those with expertise in a variety of fields in social work, with favourable consideration given to applicants with strengths in one or more of these areas: Indigenous approaches in social work and practice, international social work; direct practice; social policy and management; and community development. The Faculty of Social Work is one of the largest social work programs in Canada with a proud history of teaching, research and service spanning over 75 years.  The Faculty offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees in Social Work.  Our BSW and MSW programs are fully accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education.  We recently launched a ground-breaking MSW program based in Indigenous Knowledges.  Our faculty is currently engaged in exciting revisions to indigenize and decolonize our curriculum.  The University of Manitoba is also the home of the TRC Archives and is the first U15 university to name an Indigenous Vice-President. Our Faculty is strongly committed to knowledge creation and dissemination in Social Work.  We are increasing our profile as a centre of funded research and publication of scholarly work of high academic merit that reaches a broad audience in the academy and beyond.  We are currently developing into a world-class faculty dedicated to innovative and effective teaching, including the use of information technology and blended learning approaches.  In our service mission, we have longstanding and multiple connections with Indigenous peoples and communities, with diverse cultural communities, and with a wide range of service and professional organizations in Manitoba and beyond.   Additional information about the Faculty can be found at: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/social_work/  

Tenure Track Position in Complex Systems Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in Canada, Ryerson University , is on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and the Wendat Peoples and is known for innovative programs built on the integration of theoretical and practical learning. Our undergraduate and graduate programs are distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum with a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, scholarly research and creative activities. Ryerson is known for its culture of entrepreneurship and innovation and is recognized as a city builder, as it continues its growth through award-winning architecture and expansion of its campus. Dedicated to a people first culture, Ryerson is proud to have been selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for every year since 2015. To learn more about our work environment, please visit us on Twitter:   @RyersonU , @RyersonHR and @RyersonECI and our LinkedIn company page . We invite you to explore employment at Ryerson . Aboriginal candidates who would like to learn more about working at Ryerson University are welcome to contact Tracey King, Indigenous Human Resources Lead at t26king@ryerson.ca . The Opportunity The Department of Physics in the Faculty of Science at Ryerson University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Complex Systems. This position is an integral part of the Department’s Strategic Plan to create a world-class graduate research program in this exciting field, to parallel the department’s long-standing strength in Medical Physics. In executing this plan, the successful applicant will join the present core of three faculty members in the field of Complex Systems. As such, we invite applicants with complementary expertise in relevant  areas of complex systems, such as dynamical systems, network science, and statistical physics, with a special eye toward interdisciplinary applications. The appointment shall be effective July 1, 2020, subject to final budgetary approval. The Department of Physics consists of 17 faculty members, 8 staff, 9 postdoctoral fellows and 58 graduate students. The Department offers undergraduate (B.Sc.) and graduate (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) programs. Our faculty prides itself on the quality, breadth and depth of its research in a Department recognized among the top in Canada in the areas of Medical Physics and Complex Systems. We are also committed to excellence in teaching, including the application and research of novel physics education pedagogies. We seek a candidate that will augment our existing research and teaching strengths, bringing innovative and diverse perspectives and experiences. This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA) ( www.rfanet.ca ). The RFA collective agreement can be viewed here and a summary of RFA benefits can be found here .   Responsibilities The successful candidate will engage in a combination of teaching, research and service duties, maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities. Responsibilities will include: pursuing an innovative and independent research program that is externally funded and generates cutting-edge, high quality research in complex systems; contributing to our undergraduate and graduate programs through teaching, mentoring and supervision of students; contributing to the development of curricula and course design for the field of Physics of Complex Systems in our graduate program; and engaging in the life of the Department, Faculty and University through service activities.

The Department of Language Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a tenure stream appointment in Spanish at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position start date is July 1, 2020, or shortly thereafter. We seek candidates whose research expertise is in Second Language Education with a clear research agenda in Language Teaching & Learning or Educational Technology. Spanish must be the primary language of research focus and candidates’ research and teaching interests must complement and strengthen our existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate must have a PhD, or an equivalent doctoral degree, in Spanish Second Language Education, or a related area, by the start date of the appointment or shortly thereafter. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate evidence of excellence in both teaching and research. Excellence in research can be demonstrated by publications in top-ranked and field-relevant academic journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, presentations at significant conferences, research grants and awards, and strong endorsements by referees of high standing. Evidence of excellence in teaching can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, strong letters of reference, and the teaching dossier including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course syllabi, and teaching evaluations, submitted as part of the application. Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish, the ability to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and the ability to work effectively in English are required. A demonstrated ability to develop and coordinate a university-level Spanish language series is an asset. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate Spanish Language, Education Studies, Linguistics, and/or Language Teaching and Learning courses at the Department of Language Studies, UTM and engage in the experiential learning activities offered in the Department. The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain an active, independent, innovative, internationally competitive, and externally funded program of research, to contribute to the education and training of undergraduate students as well as graduate students, and to develop innovative curriculum and coordinate language courses in Spanish. They will undertake graduate teaching and supervision as a member of the Graduate Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning < https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/ctl/index.html > at OISE, on the St George campus. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. For more information about the University of Toronto Mississauga and the Department of Language Studies, please visit https://www.utm.utoronto.ca and https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/language-studies/ . All qualified candidates are invited to apply online at: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1904185 . Applications must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course syllabi, and teaching evaluations), a statement outlining current and future research interests, a diversity statement as it relates to research, teaching, and service (see details below), and two representative publications. Equity and diversity are among UTM’s core values and are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching, and service bear out our commitment to equity. Candidates are therefore also asked to submit a 1-2 page statement of contributions to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups. All application materials must be submitted online by January 9, 2020. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply . Please consolidate all application attachments into one or two files in PDF/Microsoft Word format. Please direct questions to joanna.szewczyk@utoronto.ca . Arrangements must be made for three recent letters of reference, which must comment on the applicant’s research and teaching abilities, to be addressed to Professor Pascal Michelucci, Chair of the Search Committee, and sent directly by referees to langstudies.chair@utoronto.ca by the closing date. Please ensure that the candidate’s name and “Spanish Search” are included in the subject line and that letters are on letterhead, signed, and dated. All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by January 9, 2020. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP . All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dean, Wilson School of Design Competition Number 19-140   As Canada’s only polytechnic university, we offer you the opportunity to make a positive impact on your community through a meaningful career working in a collaborative and inclusive culture. Join us and put your thoughts into action.   About Kwantlen Polytechnic University At KPU we combine academic excellence with practical, hands-on and experiential learning opportunities that prepare our graduates for successful and rewarding careers. With five campuses located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia, KPU offers a diverse range of credentials designed to successfully meet the evolving needs of regional and global employment markets. We offer work-integrated and service learning, connections to business and industry, and a supportive learning environment.  About The Wilson School of Design Located in KPU Richmond, the recently opened 4,900 m2 purpose-built facility includes innovative teaching studios and labs, a testing centre, gallery space and expanded study and design spaces for students. It also houses advanced technology, such as laser cutters, 3D printers and ultrasonic welders. We create partnerships to boldly provoke progress by researching, innovating and transforming the world through design.   The school provides a collaborative space for a range of design programs including bachelor degrees in Product Design, Interior Design, Fashion Design & Technology, Graphic Design for Marketing, post-baccalaureate diploma in Technical Apparel Design, Fashion Marketing Diploma and Foundations in Design Certificate. The Faculty are passionate about inspiring and guiding future designers. A vibrant community of up-and-coming designers. The Wilson School of Designs alumni can be found across the globe, making a positive impact, provoking progress and leading design innovations.   The Position KPU is seeking a Dean for the globally recognized and award winning Wilson School of Design. The Dean will lead a team of motivated faculty who are the backbone of the School and are passionate about inspiring and guiding the designers of tomorrow whose impact will lead to a more positive, sustainable world. KPU is looking for an inspirational leader who is courageous, rigorous, empowering, approachable, collaborative and smart (visit our website to view the Executive Profile for this position). This role reports to the Provost and VP Academic. Reporting directly to this position are the Design Faculty and the Divisional Business Manager.   This role includes long-term strategic planning, academic development, and the collaborative management of the School’s financial, administrative, and human resources.  The Dean plays a major role in encouraging relationships between KPU, the external community and relevant industries. The Dean also has a commitment to academic excellence, and to advance the quality and content of programs, research and scholarship, courses, initiatives, and the student learning experience. The Dean fosters and encourages collaboration to explore and innovate design-related problems utilizing our faculty’s expertise and students’ enthusiasm.

The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science and the Department of Mathematics at Simon Fraser University invite applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment in Computational Probability at the Assistant Professor rank to commence September 1, 2020 (flexible). Any areas of expertise will be considered, but among the areas of particular interest are: applied probability, stochastic processes, high-dimensional inference, stochastic optimization, and modelling. The successful candidate will hold a joint appointment in the two departments.   Candidates must have a PhD in Statistics, Mathematics or a closely related field, outstanding research record or potential, and evidence of excellence in teaching. We encourage applications from candidates who will actively engage in both departments and will collaborate with other scientists who have data and/or work in related research areas.  Candidates must also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The primary responsibilities of the position include developing and maintaining an active, externally funded research program; teaching a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses in both departments; and participating in departmental, university, and professional service. The successful candidate will also be expected to supervise students in our Master’s and PhD programs.  

The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment in Actuarial Science at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank to commence September 1, 2020 (flexible). Any areas of expertise will be considered , but areas of particular interest are: property and casualty (P&C) insurance, and predictive analytics.     Candidates must have a PhD in Actuarial Science or a closely related field, outstanding research record or potential, and evidence of excellence in teaching. We encourage applications from candidates who will engage in collaboration with other scientists who have data and/or work in related research areas. Preference will be given to qualified candidates who are credentialed members—Associate or Fellow—of an actuarial professional organisation such as the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA), the Society of Actuaries (SOA), the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS). Candidates must also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The primary responsibilities of the position include developing and maintaining an active, externally funded research program; teaching a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses in actuarial science; and participating in departmental, university, and professional service. The successful candidate will also be expected to supervise students in our Actuarial Science Masters’ program and in the Department’s PhD program in Statistics with concentration in Actuarial Science.

The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment in Data Science at the Assistant Professor rank to commence September 1, 2020 (flexible). Any areas of expertise will be considered, but among the areas of particular interest are: big data, statistical/machine learning, computational statistics, image and text processing, industrial applications, causal inference, spatial statistics, data visualization, uncertainty quantification, and high-dimensional statistics.     Candidates must have a PhD in Statistics or a closely related field, outstanding research record or potential, and evidence of excellence in teaching. We encourage applications from candidates who will engage in collaboration with other scientists who have data and/or work in related research areas.  Candidates must also have excellent interpersonal, computational, and communication skills. The primary responsibilities of the position include developing and maintaining an active, externally funded research program; teaching a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses in our department; and participating in departmental, university, and professional service. The successful candidate will also be expected to supervise students in our Master’s and PhD programs.  

The Department of Statistical Sciences in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto (UofT) invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Statistics. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor and will commence on July 1, 2020 or shortly thereafter. We are interested in candidates that demonstrate an exceptional record of excellence in teaching and research whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing departmental strengths https://www.statistics.utoronto.ca/research. Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research at the highest international; level and to maintain an outstanding, competitive and externally funded research program.

Asst. Professor - Quantitative Methods, Dept. of Psychology HTTPS://VIPRECPROD.AD.UMANITOBA.CA/DEFAULT.ASPX?REQ_ID=09112   Job Description: Department of Psychology, University of Manitoba Quantitative Methods, Assistant Professor - Position # 28102 The Department of Psychology at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the area of Quantitative Methods. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2019 and the appointment has an anticipated start date of July 1, 2020. Job description: We seek a colleague with an active and promising program of research with relevance to the advance of Quantitative Methods. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally competitive research program, attract external funding, teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in quantitative methods, supervise graduate and undergraduate research, and contribute to departmental service.     Additional Information: The institution: The University of Manitoba is the province's largest research-intense University. The Department of Psychology is the largest academic unit in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba with 36 faculty members, 14 support staff, over 110 graduate students, and ample space for offices, laboratories, and classrooms. More information about the University, the Department, the City, and the Province can be found at the links below. Department of Psychology ( www.umanitoba.ca/psychology/ ) Faculty of Arts ( www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/ ) University of Manitoba ( www.umanitoba.ca/ ) City of Winnipeg ( www.winnipeg.ca/ ) Province of Manitoba ( www.gov.mb.ca/ ) University of Manitoba's Strategic Plan ( http://umanitoba.ca/admin/president/strategic_plan/ )    

Assistant Professor - Brain & Cognitive Science ( HTTPS://VIPRECPROD.AD.UMANITOBA.CA/DEFAULT.ASPX?REQ_ID=09110 ) Job Description: Department of Psychology, University of Manitoba Brain and Cognitive Science, Assistant Professor - Position # 28103 The Department of Psychology at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the area of Brain and Cognitive Science. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2019 and the appointment has an anticipated start date of July 1, 2020. Job description: We seek a colleague with an active and promising program of research in any area of Brain and Cognitive Science (excluding nonhuman primate research) with preference for candidates whose research program will augment the department's technological and methodological diversity. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally competitive research program, attract external funding, teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, supervise graduate and undergraduate research, and contribute to departmental service. Additional Information: The institution: The University of Manitoba is the province's largest research-intense University. The Department of Psychology is the largest academic unit in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba with 36 faculty members, 14 support staff, over 110 graduate students, and ample space for offices, laboratories, and classrooms. More information about the University, the Department, the City, and the Province can be found at the links below. Department of Psychology ( www.umanitoba.ca/psychology/ ) Brain and Cognitive Sciences Area ( http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~psycarea/programs/brain_cog/index.html ) Faculty of Arts ( www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/ ) University of Manitoba ( www.umanitoba.ca/ ) City of Winnipeg ( www.winnipeg.ca/ ) Province of Manitoba ( www.gov.mb.ca/ ) University of Manitoba's Strategic Plan ( http://umanitoba.ca/admin/president/strategic_plan/ )  

Probationary Tenure-Track Appointment : Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Theatre (Acting Studies) The Fountain School of Performing Arts (FSPA) at Dalhousie University invites applications for a full-time, probationary tenure-track appointment at the rank of Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Theatre commencing July 1, 2020. The position is subject to budgetary approval. Dalhousie University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada, located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, home to 13 Mi’kmaq First Nations, a deeply rooted African Canadian community, and an increasingly diverse population. The Fountain School of Performing Arts is the only multi-disciplinary performing arts school in the region, offering collaborative learning opportunities in Music, Theatre, Costume Studies, and Film Studies programs. FSPA is expanding our facilities, with a 37000 square foot wing to our building currently under construction. The successful candidate for this position will: teach Acting to students in the first through final years of an undergraduate program; direct one stage production or support a devised creation project each year; and contribute to long-range planning of curriculum and the production season. Capacity to teach in other areas of the FSPA will be considered an asset. The qualifications required are MA, MFA, or equivalent degree plus substantial professional theatre experience, with a particular emphasis on acting, devised creation and directing. Evidence of effective teaching at a post-secondary level is required.  

The Department of Political Science at Simon Fraser University is inviting applications for a continuing full-time research faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor starting as early as July 2020. The successful candidate will have evidence of high-quality scholarly output and excellence in research in Political Communication or Media and Politics, with an emphasis on big data. They will be expected to carry out an independent research program yielding significant peer-reviewed publications, and to compete successfully for external funding to support this research program. Research that aligns with SFU’s Strategic Research plan will be a strength. This includes: rigorous data collection and analysis; interdisciplinary projects; and community-based policy research. Ideal candidates may also conduct research that aligns with SFU’s core research challenges to understand our origins and strengthen civil society by advancing justice, equality and social responsibility. The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the department’s programs. At the undergraduate level, the appointee would be expected to teach introductory courses in quantitative methods or computational social science as well as more advanced courses in media and politics and political communications. At the graduate level, the appointee will teach courses as part of the Masters in Political Science and the PhD program in Political Science, and be expected to supervise graduate students in their areas of research expertise. The person who fills this position is expected to contribute to the department’s supportive and collegial working environment, and to make substantive contributions through service to the department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community. For more information about the Department, please visit http://www.sfu.ca/politics.html Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to SFU’s excellence as an engaged university. In keeping with SFU’s strategic vision which pledges to foster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect and to celebrate diversity among faculty, SFU is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. SFU is dedicated to building a diverse faculty by advancing the interests of underrepresented groups, specifically women, Indigenous people, persons with disability, visible minorities, and sexual and gender diverse communities. We strongly encourage individuals from these groups to apply. We are especially interested in candidates with a demonstrated history of advocating for equity, diversity, and inclusion. SFU is an equity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

  Chair in Mine Design The Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining Queen’s University at Kingston The Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Queen’s University, invites applications for the Chair in Mine Design . This is a tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor. The preferred starting date of the appointment is July 1, 2020.  The Chair in Mine Design is a key role with the Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining with a mandate that includes the development of innovative mining methods and techniques for minimizing and mitigating Geomechanics hazards and risks.  This Chair role was established by the Government of the Province of Ontario, in consultation with the mining industry, in response to the recommendations of the 1986 report of the Provincial Inquiry into Ground Control and Emergency Preparedness (the Stevenson Commission). The scope of the Chair in Mine Design encompasses the broad spectrum of design challenges and solutions for underground mining in hard rock. Candidates for this position are expected to have a record of research accomplishment and practice in areas such as: Geomechanical Mine Design, Rock Mass Characterization, Experimental Rock Mechanics including Rock Fracture, Rock Mass Behaviour including Rockbursting and Seismicity, Ground Support, Numerical Modelling, and Instrumentation. Candidates must hold at least one degree in Engineering and a PhD in a relevant discipline completed at the start date of the appointment.  Registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario, or eligibility to acquire registration in Canada, is a requirement. Relevant industrial experience is a significant asset. The main criteria for selection are academic, research, and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding. The candidate must also be able to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the department’s programs, and provide evidence of an ability to work in an interdisciplinary and student-centered environment. The successful candidate will be expected to make  contributions through service to the department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community.  Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. People from across Canada and around the world come to learn, teach and carry out research at Queen’s University. Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. You will also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent children.  Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave.  In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare. Details are set out in the Queen’s-QUFA Collective Agreement. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources . Additional information about Queen’s University can be found on the Faculty Recruitment and Support website. The University is situated on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe, in historic Kingston on the shores of Lake Ontario. Kingston’s residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with a wide range of cultural, recreational, and creative opportunities. Visit Inclusive Queen’s for information on equity, diversity and inclusion resources and initiatives. Celebrating its 125th anniversary, Queen’s Mining consistently ranks among the world’s top Mining Engineering departments, with outstanding laboratory facilities and an unparalleled reputation for the quality of our graduates. In alignment with emerging societal and industry priorities, the department embraces an integrated systems approach to the mining project life cycle, thereby enabling more sustainable raw materials extraction that is safer and more effective, and which further mitigates social, environmental, and economic impacts. Several established faculty members have active research programs on a variety of themes related to the mining value chain, including Geostatistics, Blasting, Ventilation, Geomechanics, Mine Design, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Sustainability and Intelligent Mining Systems. The department possesses world class laboratories for teaching and research in blasting, rock mechanics, and mineral processing.

Assistant Professor Green Mining The Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining Queen’s University at Kingston The Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Queen’s University, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, in the area of Green Mining . The preferred starting date of the appointment is July 1, 2020. Green Mining ensures availability of mineral resources for future needs through the development of innovative techniques, technologies and systems which enable economically viable access, efficient use, and effective reuse, of raw materials. This field encompasses concepts related to Circular Economy, Recycling End-of-Life Products, Product Life Cycle Analysis, Water, Energy and Materials Efficiency, Clean Energy Transition, and all activities that diversify supply chains in mining, making them more sustainable while reducing its ecological footprint and impact on climate, with the purpose of maximizing the use of minerals and by-products and minimizing waste generation. Hence, candidates for this position will be expected to conduct research which is relevant to areas such as: life cycle analysis, product cycle analysis, recycling, techno-economic evaluation, innovation, water and energy efficiency, or circular economy. The primary academic appointment for this position will be in the Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining ( Queen’s Mining ). Cross-appointment to other relevant academic departments will be encouraged, depending on the area of expertise and research focus of the appointee. Candidates must hold at least one degree in Engineering and a PhD in a relevant discipline completed at the start date of the appointment.  Registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario, or eligibility to acquire registration in Canada, is a requirement. Relevant industrial experience is a significant asset. The main criteria for selection are academic, research, and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding. The candidate must also be able to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the department’s programs, and provide evidence of an ability to work in an interdisciplinary and student-centered environment. The successful candidate will be expected to make  contributions through service to the department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community.  Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. People from across Canada and around the world come to learn, teach and carry out research at Queen’s University. Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. You will also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent children.  Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave.  In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare. Details are set out in the Queen’s-QUFA Collective Agreement. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources . Additional information about Queen’s University can be found on the Faculty Recruitment and Support website. The University is situated on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe, in historic Kingston on the shores of Lake Ontario. Kingston’s residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with a wide range of cultural, recreational, and creative opportunities. Visit Inclusive Queen’s for information on equity, diversity and inclusion resources and initiatives. Celebrating its 125th anniversary, Queen’s Mining consistently ranks among the world’s top Mining Engineering departments, with outstanding laboratory facilities and an unparalleled reputation for the quality of our graduates. In alignment with emerging societal and industry priorities, the department embraces an integrated systems approach to the mining project life cycle, thereby enabling more sustainable raw materials extraction that is safer and more effective, and which further mitigates social, environmental, and economic impacts. Several established faculty members have active research programs on a variety of themes related to the mining value chain, including Geostatistics, Blasting, Ventilation, Geomechanics, Mine Design, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Sustainability and Intelligent Mining Systems. The department possesses world class laboratories for teaching and research in blasting, rock mechanics, and mineral processing.        

The Department of Language Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a teaching stream appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in the area of English Language Linguistics and Online Teaching. The position start date is July 1, 2020, or shortly thereafter. The successful candidate must have earned a PhD in Linguistics or a related area by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. A record of excellence in teaching, including extensive knowledge of pedagogical content development and curriculum design, and a demonstrated commitment to continued pedagogical/professional development are required. Candidates must have teaching expertise in a degree granting program at the undergraduate level, including lecture preparation and course responsibilities, curriculum development, teaching of large classes and development of online material/lectures. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and build on our existing departmental strengths. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellent pedagogical practices in Linguistics, as well as interest in teaching-related scholarly activities. Native or near-native proficiency in English is required. Evidence of excellence in teaching and pedagogical inquiry can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, strong letters of reference from referees of high standing, and the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application, including a strong coherent teaching statement, sample syllabi, course materials, and excellent evaluations of teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake teaching at the undergraduate level at the University of Toronto Mississauga, to participate in the periodic reviewing and development of undergraduate curriculum, and to collaborate on teaching projects with colleagues in the Department and beyond the Department. In addition to core teaching responsibilities in face-to-face and online formats, the position includes coordinating and developing pedagogy-oriented scholarship, developing curricular materials and teaching tools, as well as recruiting, training and supervising Teaching Assistants. Further, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in and contribute to the co-curricular and experiential learning activities offered in the Department and to engage in community and international outreach. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. For more information about the University of Toronto Mississauga and the Department of Language Studies, please visit https://www.utm.utoronto.ca and https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/language-studies/  

The Department of English and the Creative Writing Program at Dalhousie University invite applications for a probationary tenure-track appointment with teaching responsibilities in both the Creative Writing and English programs. Candidates will have a strong background in creative writing, with a specialization in fiction, and a secondary expertise in any area of literary or cultural studies in English. Experience teaching at the university level in both Creative Writing and English is required. The position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, visit https://www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.  

The Department of Biological Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in the area of Neuroscience. The appointment is at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence on July 1, 2020, or shortly thereafter.  Candidates must have a PhD in Biological Sciences or a related field, at least one year of postdoctoral experience, an outstanding research record and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  The successful candidate must employ the latest empirical approaches to understand brain function on multiple levels ranging from the genomic and cellular to circuits and entire organisms. We are particularly interested in candidates who will create synergies with existing neuroscience research within the department and seek those who complement and deepen our existing departmental strengths .  Research areas and technological approaches of the successful candidate may include but are not limited to: mechanisms of behavioural adaptation neurodevelopment stress neurodegeneration neuroimmunology  The successful candidate will be expected to conduct innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. Applicants must have a record of excellence in research, as demonstrated by publications in top ranked and field-relevant academic journals, presentations at significant conference, awards and accolades for work in the field, an innovative research statement and strong endorsements by referees of high international standing. The successful candidate will also have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level. A commitment to excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through the statement of teaching philosophy, teaching accomplishments, and evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities documented in the submitted teaching materials. Documented teaching excellence may include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or conference posters or presentations, as well as strong letters of reference. The successful candidate is also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment, demonstrated through the application materials. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Further information on the research and teaching activities of the department can be found at http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~biosci/ . The University of Toronto is an international leader in biological research and education and the Department of Biological Sciences enjoys strong ties to other units within the University. The successful candidate will be cross appointed to the Graduate Department of Systems and Cell Biology at the University of Toronto ( http://csb.utoronto.ca/ ), and is expected to maintain an active research program centered at the University of Toronto Scarborough, and to foster and facilitate inclusivity while working in one of Canada's most diverse institutions. At UTSC, the new faculty member will have access to several research facilities including state of the art molecular, cellular, neuroscience, and imaging tools in the Centre for the Neurobiology of Stress ( https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/cns/ ) and the outstanding chemistry analytical capacity offered by the TRACES Lab (Teaching and Research in Analytical Chemical and Environmental Science - http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~traceslab/ ).