Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Environmental Science The Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences (DPES) and the International Development Studies Program (IDS) in the Department of Social Sciences at the University of Toronto at Scarborough invite applications for an interdisciplinary, tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of environmental science. The successful candidate will be expected to play an active role in our teaching and research programs, and will specifically contribute an international development perspective. Information about DPES and IDS can be found at: http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~physsci/ and http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~socsci/programs/ids.html Applicants must have a PhD with a specialization in one of the physical sciences and have a strong understanding of both science and social science approaches to research. The ideal candidate will have conducted research on developing world issues related to natural systems degradation, regeneration/remediation or conservation with respect to one or more of soils, water or forests. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in research; a strong commitment to teaching and curriculum development related to the environment is essential. He/she will be expected to teach in the undergraduate physical and environmental science programs, in the IDS Program and in the Master of Environmental Science Program. The development of a strong externally funded scientific research program and supervision of graduate students will be essential. The salary will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Applicants are asked to send a letter of application including a current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, a selection of research publications and a proposed five-year research plan. Applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference sent. Applications and reference letters may be sent electronically to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or as paper copy to: Ms. Patricia Woodcock Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences University of Toronto at Scarborough 1265 Military Trail Toronto, Ontario, Canada M1C 1A4 Applications should be received by December 31, 2007. Ideally, the appointment will commence July 1, 2008. A later start-date can be accommodated. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. ______________________________________ Kenneth Iain MacDonald, Ph.D. Dept. of Geography, Program in International Development Studies, Centre for Diaspora and Transnational Studies, University of Toronto 1265 Military Trail Toronto, Ont. Canada M1C 1A4 416-287-7294 416-287-7283 (fax)
