Dear all We're trying to fill a post in American politics. I obviously have vested interests in an environmental politics person, so posting here. If anyone is interested, please feel free to get in touch (i'm not on the hiring committee).
Cheers Mat PS you'll see a quant position also but we've filled that one already. School of Political Studies Faculty of Social Sciences University of Ottawa Two Full-Time Faculty Positions (at all ranks) The Faculty of Social Sciences comprises nine departments, schools and institutes, which offer undergraduate, Master’s and doctoral programs in both English and French. With its 10,000 students, 260 full-time professors, and wide array of programs and research centres, the Faculty of Social Sciences plays a key role at the heart of the University of Ottawa. Its graduate students are supervised by excellent researchers and undertake cutting-edge research in the Faculty’s Master’s and Ph.D. programs. The School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa is accepting applications for two (2) tenure-track positions. Priority will be given to candidates who can demonstrate expertise and a strong research and publication record in one of the following the areas: 1. Quantitative methods ** 2. American Politics ** Candidates in all fields in political science are encouraged to apply. The ability to teach in French in the first year of hiring will be considered as an asset. DUTIES ␣ Conducting research and publishing activities ␣ Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels ␣ Supervising Master’s and Ph.D. candidates ␣ Participating in the University’s academic and administrative activities ␣ Other activities as specified in the collective agreement QUALIFICATIONS ␣ Hold a Ph.D. in Political Science (candidates who are close to completing a Ph.D. could be considered); ␣ Demonstrate excellence in teaching and research; ␣ Possess a strong publication and research track record. BILINGUALISM The University of Ottawa is a bilingual institution and all professors in the Faculty of Social Sciences must be actively bilingual to obtain tenure. The University of Ottawa offers second- language training to staff members and their spouses.HIRING CONDITIONS AND SALARY These are set by the current collective agreement. Tenure-track positions are subject to budgetary approval. STARTING DATE July 1st, 2012 Consideration of applications will begin on October 28, 2011 and will continue until the positions are successfully filled. Applicants must submit their curriculum vitae and a letter indicating their teaching and research experience and interests. They must also indicate their French and English language abilities and submit copies of their main publications. Applicants must also request that three referees send letters of recommendation under separate cover. All information and letters are to be sent directly to: François Rocher Director, School of Political Studies Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ottawa 55 Laurier Avenue East, Room 9101, Ottawa, Ontario Email: [email protected] K1N 6N5 All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, according to government policy, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Equity is a University of Ottawa policy; women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. -- Matthew Paterson École d'études politiques, Université d'Ottawa Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5 tel: +1 613 562-5800 x1716 skype: matpwork Web site: http://www.socialsciences.uottawa.ca/pol/eng/profdetails.asp?ID=123 And http://matpaterson.wordpress.com/ Twitter @matpaterson Co-editor, Global Environmental Politics http://www.mitpressjournals.org/gep Latest book "Climate capitalism: global warming and the transformation of the global economy" (with Peter Newell) http://www.cambridge.org/us/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=0521194857
