FYI... Stefanie Rixecker ECOFEM Coordinator ------- Forwarded message follows ------- Subject: Faculty of Environmental Studies - York University The Faculty of Environmental Studies at York University in Toronto invites applications for the following two teaching positions. The appointments, effective July 1, 2001, will be at the Assistant Professor level. The Faculty of Environmental Studies offers interdisciplinary programs leading to the degrees of Bachelor in Environmental Studies, Master in Environmental Studies, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Studies. The Faculty was created in 1968 to meet the demand for new and more appropriate responses to environmental problems and issues, adopting a broad definition of environment including natural, built, social and organizational. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING (tenure stream) The successful candidate will be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in planning processes, planning theory, environmental planning, and participation in planning. S/he will do research and advise students on a broad range of environmental planning issues. Environmental planning in FES suggests a critical perspective, as well as skills and substantive knowledge in the following areas: ecological processes; politics of regional and/or international cultures and contexts; and sustainable community-based planning practices. The successful candidate must be a member of O.P.P.I. or be willing and eligible to become a member. Professional planning experience is an asset. The DEADLINE for receipt of applications is January 3, 2001. APPLIED ECOLOGY (two year contractually-limited appointment) We are seeking an ecologist with expertise in the application of ecological principles and concepts to societal problems such as biodiversity conservation, resource management and global warming. The successful candidate will have experience teaching applied ecology to undergraduate students who are not science students. The successful candidate is expected to teach several undergraduate and graduate courses such as 'Introduction to Science for Environmental Studies', 'Applied Environmental Sciences', and 'Ecology in Environmental Studies'. The DEADLINE for receipt of applications is January 22, 2001. The Faculty expects applicants to demonstrate competence in and enthusiasm for teaching and advising students, and a commitment to interdisciplinary research, teaching, and collaboration. Applicants are expected to have a strong or promising scholarly record, and should hold a PhD degree or have equivalent academic or professional experience. Applicants should submit a letter discussing their understanding of and experience in the relevant field, qualifications, research and teaching interests, a CV and sample(s) of their work along with names, addresses (e-mail) and telephone numbers of three referees. Applications should be sent to: The Applied Ecology or The Environmental Planning Search Committee, Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3. FAX: (416) 736-5679; e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Additional information about the Faculty of Environmental Studies and what to include in applications for these positions can be found at http://www.yorku.ca/fes For many years, York University has had a policy of employment equity including affirmative action for women faculty. Recently, York has included racial/visible minorities, persons with disabilities and aboriginal peoples in its affirmative action program. Persons who are members of one or more of these three groups are encouraged to self identify during the selection process. Please note that candidates from these three groups will be considered within the priorities of the affirmative action program only if they self identify. The Faculty of Environmental Studies welcomes applications from women, racial/visible minorities, persons with disabilities and aboriginal peoples. The affirmative action program can be obtained by calling the Affirmative Action Office at (416) 736-5713. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. ------- End of forwarded message ------- ************************************ Dr. Stefanie S. Rixecker, Senior Lecturer Environmental Management & Design Division Lincoln University, Canterbury PO Box 84 Aotearoa New Zealand E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fax: 64-03-325-3841 ************************************
