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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align:center" align="center"><b><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric
Sciences<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align:center" align="center"><b><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">University of British Columbia<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align:center" align="center"><b><u><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">Tenure Track Instructor<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">The Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric
Sciences (EOAS) at the University of British Columbia invites
applications for a tenure-track teaching position at the rank of
Instructor I. The position provides the rare opportunity to
pursue a career based on teaching excellence in one of Canada’s
largest and most diverse earth sciences departments. Appointment
at a tenured rank may be considered for applicants with
exceptional qualifications and experience. The anticipated start
date for this position is July 1, 2014.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">This position has been created to assist EOAS in
fulfilling its commitment to engage with UBC’s new Vantage
College International Program (see </span><span lang="EN-US"><a
href="http://www.vantagecollege.ubc.ca/"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">http://www.vantagecollege.ubc.ca/</span></a></span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">). One of the Program’s mandates is to offer a
first-year curriculum focused on Chemistry, Earth and Ocean
Sciences, Mathematics and Physics to a cohort of international
students, in preparation for entry into a second year degree
program in the Faculty of Science. The mandate also includes the
development and implementation of innovative teaching practices.<span
style="color:red"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">The appointee will work with peers in the Faculty
of Science, as well as with Academic English language
Instructors, to develop the pedagogy and curriculum for the
Program. In addition, the appointee will teach in EOAS. A PhD or
equivalent in Earth, Ocean, or Atmospheric Sciences or a related
area is preferred. The search is open to all disciplines that
fall into EOAS. The position requires a demonstrated excellence
in and commitment to undergraduate teaching, ability to work
independently, effective communication skills, promise of
educational leadership, and proven potential for creating
innovative instructional environments in both the undergraduate
classroom and laboratory. Experience in curriculum development,
course design, and other initiatives that advance the
University’s ability to excel in its teaching and learning
mandate is also an asset. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">Candidates should submit a CV, a teaching
statement, and the names of three references. The statement
should include a record of teaching interests, experience, and
effectiveness. Candidates are particularly encouraged to
highlight experience with emerging technologies in teaching and
learning, and experience in fostering the education of students
from diverse backgrounds. Applications may be submitted online
via the link provided at </span><span lang="EN-US"><a
href="https://webapps.hr.ubc.ca/hrcatalog/jobpostings/jobpostings.jsp?facultydept=SCIF"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">https://webapps.hr.ubc.ca/hrcatalog/jobpostings/jobpostings.jsp?facultydept=SCIF</span></a></span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">. The website will remain open for submissions
through the closing deadline of April 8, 2014. The website may
remain open past the deadline at the discretion of the
recruiting committee. All applications submitted while the
website remains open will be considered.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to
employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to
apply. We especially welcome applications from members of
visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with
disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender
identities, and others with exceptional qualifications,
experience and knowledge to engage productively with diverse
communities. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be
given priority.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">If you have questions about the application
process, please contact the Search Committee Chair by email, at
the address below.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">Erik Eberhardt<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">Chair, Search Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">EOAS-UBC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">Email: </span><span lang="EN-US"><a
href="mailto:erik@eos.ubc.ca"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">erik@eos.ubc.ca</span></a></span>
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