*ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (ETHNOECOLOGY)*
*Date Posted:* September 01, 2015
*Region:* British Columbia
*Institution:* University of Victoria
*Discipline:* Environmental Studies
*Apply Until:* October 15, 2015
School of Environmental Studies, University of Victoria
Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, Ethnoecology (Tenure-track
or tenured), July 1, 2016 start date.
We seek an Assistant or Associate 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. We are interested in sustaining our strength in
ethnobotany, or the study of the relationships between plants and
people, but are open to all concentrations within the field.
Ethnoecology provides an integrated approach to understanding and
appreciating human relationships with their environments, inclusive of
lands, waters and the life forms they support. The ecological knowledge
systems of Indigenous and other local peoples are increasingly being
brought into dynamic dialogue with conservation biology and ecological
restoration, and are also intimately connected to political dynamics.
Ecological restoration and political ecology are the other two research
and teaching streams of our School.
The successful applicant will have leadership experience with
demonstrable potential to carry forward the momentum in ethnoecology
that has been built by Professor Nancy Turner. We seek an applicant who
has a proven track record of rigorous community-engaged research that is
responsive to the needs of Indigenous peoples on environmental issues,
and an interest in working alongside First Nations communities in
British Columbia. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant
discipline, have demonstrated ability to connect ecological and cultural
knowledge, a strong track record of interdisciplinary work with faculty
and students of diverse interests, evidence of high-quality
undergraduate teaching and graduate supervision, and dedication to
long-term community-based knowledge and learning. We are open to any
area of concentration within the field of ethnoecology. A focus on
ethnobotany would be a strong asset as would experience working with BC
First Nations and northwestern North American plants and ecosystems.
The School of Environmental Studies, http://web.uvic.ca/enweb/ is
supported by three overlapping streams 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, 2015.
Please send hard copy, if you prefer, to:
Karena Shaw, Ph.D.,
Director, School of Environmental Studies,
University of Victoria,
PO BOX 1700 STN CSC,
Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2Y2 Canada.
NOTE: Courier use:
David Turpin Building B243,
3800 Finnerty Road (Ring Road),
Victoria, BC V8P 5C2.
You may also submit your application via email to: [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>.
