Simon Fraser University
Department of Geography
Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Surface Water Hydrology
The Department of Geography invites applications for a tenure-track position in Surface Water Hydrology. This appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will begin September 1, 2016.
The ideal candidate will have expertise that combines both field hydrology and modelling with a focus that could range from small-basins to big-river scale. The successful candidate will build an externally-funded research program that complements and contributes to our research strengths in the water sciences and global environmental change. We value collaboration across campus and beyond. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence, or the clear promise of excellence, in research and teaching. They will develop an effective graduate training program, teach graduate and undergraduate courses in hydrology and other courses in the Physical Geography program, contribute to our Physical Geography field school, and participate in collegial governance. The incumbent will be expected to teach courses that contribute to the Masters of Ecological Restoration and/or Environmental Science programs as part of their normal teaching load.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents of Canada will be given priority. Simon Fraser University, located in the greater Vancouver area, is committed to an equity employment program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff. We particularly encourage applications from qualified women, aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. All positions are subject to availability of funding and approval by the SFU Board of Governors.
Applicants must have completed a PhD by the time of appointment and should demonstrate a clear promise of excellence in research as well as effectiveness in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, indication of citizenship and/or residency status, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching experience, strategy and philosophy, and the names and contact information for at least three references. Submit all application materials as a single pdf via this online application form. Screening of application files will commence on January 29, 2016. Applications received by this date will be given priority. Short-listed candidates will be contacted to have 3 letters of recommendation forwarded to us.
If you have any questions, please contact the Chair’s Secretary at geogsec@sfu.ca.
Departmental contact:
Professor Tracy Brennand
Chair, Department of Geography
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6
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