Mount Allison University
Position ID:
Position Title:
Human Geography/Planning
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Sackville, New Brunswick E4L 1E6, Canada
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2025/01/02 11:59PM
(posted 2024/11/26, listed until 2025/01/02)
(posted 2024/11/26, listed until 2025/01/02)Position Description:
*** the listing date or deadline for this position has passed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
Tenure-track Position in Human Geography/Planning at Mount Allison University The Department of Geography and Environment at Mount Allison University is a dynamic, undergraduate-focused department supporting degrees in Geography (BA), Environmental Studies (BA), and Environmental Science (BSc). It also plays a significant role in the University’s Aviation Program, which includes BSc and BA options, as well as programs in GIS and Geo-computing. Our location in the fast-growing, Moncton-Southeast New Brunswick region presents abundant local opportunities for rural, urban and marine/coastal-focused research and experiential learning. The Department invites applications for a full time, tenure-track position (hired at Lecturer or Assistant rank) in Human Geography/Planning. The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Geography, Planning or a complementary discipline, although candidates very near completion of their doctoral degrees will be considered. The successful candidate will contribute to both BA and BSc elements of the Department, including Aviation. The candidate will be specifically required to teach courses in Human Geography, Transportation Geography and Urban/Regional Planning. Expertise in quantitative and spatial methods is an asset. Applicants can learn more about the Department at: https://mta.ca/current-students/department-geography-and-environment. The anticipated start date for the position is July 1, 2025 and is subject to budgetary approval. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, sample publication, evidence of effective teaching (including a teaching dossier if available), statement of teaching interests/innovation, and the names and contact information for 3 references. Applications must be submitted via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29345 and are due by January 2, 2025. For more information contact: Dr. Bradley Walters, Department Head and Chair of the Search Committee Department of Geography and Environment, Mount Allison University 144 Main Street, Sackville, NB E4L 1A7 Email: bwalters@mta.ca At Mount Allison, we are committed to ensuring your interview experience is as comfortable and accessible as possible. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the interview process, please do not hesitate to inform us. Your needs are important to us, and our dedicated team is here to support you. Mount Allison University is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute to the further diversification of our campus community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application. Mount Allison University acknowledges, honours, and respects that the land named Sackville, NB is part of the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People who are the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on the land where our University is built and confirms its commitment to strengthening relationships with all Indigenous people.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
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