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The Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (EOAS) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Discipline-Based Experiential Learning. We seek an innovative researcher and educator who will conduct internationally-recognized research on the development, application, and assessment of best-practices in Discipline-Based Experiential Learning in the Earth Sciences and/or related disciplines (e.g., Geology, Geological Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences, etc.). Experiential learning is defined here as an educational process that engages students with authentic situations and applications in field, laboratory and classroom settings. In this context "field" could refer to any experience that occurs outside of a traditional university learning space, including outdoor natural environments. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Earth Science Education or an Earth Science discipline. They will have conducted theoretically-grounded pedagogical research and show promise of making significant contributions to Earth Science Education research including cognitive and/or affective aspects of experiential learning. This position will build on EOAS’s global leadership in Earth Science education, with the potential to bridge to other disciplines that are interested in strengthening or developing experiential learning programs. EOAS currently provides a number of important outdoor experiential learning opportunities for students, including those at the UBC Geological Field Station in the southern Okanagan, the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre on Vancouver Island, and through various field study sites in and around UBC and the Vancouver region. The candidate will be expected to develop a strong, externally funded and internationally-recognized research program, successfully supervise graduate students, and participate in departmental activities. EOAS is dedicated to practicing excellence in evidence-based teaching. A keen interest in innovative teaching methods is essential, along with demonstrated potential for teaching excellence within one of the undergraduate specializations in EOAS. An ability to contribute to teaching in existing field courses would be desirable. Research and teaching interests in EOAS, the top-ranked and largest Earth Sciences department in Canada, span the history of the Earth and the evolution of its structure from core to stratosphere ( http://www.eoas.ubc.ca/ ). We seek candidates who have the capacity and interest to interact with other teaching and learning clusters both within and outside the department, and demonstrate the potential to forge links with other national and international Science Education research groups. Candidates should possess a strong record of research productivity in Earth Science Education commensurate with their experience.

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.

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.