Assistant Professor, Ethnoecology (Tenure-track), July 1, 2012 start date
We seek an entry-level, tenure-track Assistant Professor for our
distinctive program in ethnoecology, which we
define as the study of cultural ecological knowledge of the interactions
between human societies and their
environments. Ethnoecology provides an integrated approach to
understanding and appreciating human relationships
with their environments, including the lands and waters of the earth and
the life forms they support. The ecological
knowledge systems of Indigenous and other local peoples are increasingly
recognized as having relevance in both
conservation and ecological restoration and are also intimately
connected to political dynamics. Restoration ecology
and political ecology are the other two main themes of our School.
The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D in a relevant discipline,
demonstrate an ability to connect ecological and
cultural knowledge, a capacity for interdisciplinary work with faculty
and students of diverse interests, a proven
track record of high caliber research, a strong commitment to
undergraduate teaching and graduate supervision, and
dedication to long-term community-based knowledge and learning.
At present our focus in ethnoecology is on ethnobotany and local
knowledge related to global change, but we are
open to other areas of concentration. For example, the successful
applicant could also be a botanist, toxicologist,
anthropologist, or nutritionist with a strong interest in traditional
food systems; a geographer or ecologist focused on
bio-cultural diversity—to give only a few examples. While geographic
concentration is open, we do expect the
successful candidate will demonstrate a significant commitment to
working in northwestern North America and with
Indigenous communities.
The School of Environmental Studies, http://web.uvic.ca/enweb/ is
supported by three overlapping pillars of
scholarship: ethnoecology, ecological restoration and political ecology.
Please visit our website for more details
about our program.
The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages
applications from women, persons with
disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all
sexual orientations and genders, and others who
may contribute to the further diversification of the University.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; in accordance with
Canadian Immigration requirements,
Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Please provide
a single PDF which includes a research
statement, the names of three referees we may contact, a copy of your
CV, and a teaching dossier. You may apply
by hard copy, or by email.
We will begin reviewing applications by October 15, 2011.
Please send hard copy, if you prefer, to:
Peter H. Stephenson, Ph.D.
Director, School of Environmental Studies
University of Victoria
PO BOX 3060 STN CSC
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 3R4 Canada
NOTE: Courier use:
Social Sciences & Math Building B243
3800 Finnerty Road (Ring Road)
Victoria, B.C. V8P 5C2
You may also submit your application via email to:
[email protected]
