The Department welcomes applications from candidates with teaching and research expertise in one or more of the following specialties: Indigenous geography and/or post-colonial geographies, cultural geography, geographies of food, migration and identity, or other areas that complement existing strengths in the department.
The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering a suite of undergraduate courses that may include introductory human geography, cultural geography, regional geography of Canada, rural and small town Canada, population and development, urban geography, qualitative research methods, and/or a course in their area of expertise.
The successful applicant may also have the opportunity to supervise Master’s students in Science (Environmental and Life Sciences) or Arts (Rural Development). The normal mode of course delivery is in-person; however, given the uncertainties inherent in the current pandemic, applicants should be prepared to teach in an online synchronous format.
Qualifications: A PhD at the time of application or shortly thereafter is preferred
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin May 31, 2021 and continue until position filled
Start date: July 1, 2021 or by mutual agreement
Rank and Salary: Commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience
For an application to be considered it must include a cover letter (including clear indication of citizenship or Canadian immigration status), statement of teaching philosophy (2 page maximum), statement of research interests (2 page maximum), curriculum vitae, all transcripts, (unofficial or scanned copies of official transcripts are acceptable), and teaching evaluations (if applicable).
Applications should be submitted in a single electronic file of reasonable size in PDF format to: Dr. Bernadette Ardelli, Dean of Science, Brandon University, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9 [email protected]
Applicants are invited to consult the Brandon University course calendar for more information. Further details about Brandon University and the Department of Geography and Environment can be found at https://www.brandonu.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for this position and advise that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The names and contact information of three referees will be requested of short-listed candidates.
Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please indicate it in your cover letter. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.
Posted April 23, 2021
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