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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"
          lang="EN-US">Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric
          Sciences<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"
          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">&nbsp;</span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"
            lang="EN-US">Tenure Track Instructor<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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    <p class="MsoPlainText"><span
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        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&#8217;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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    <p class="MsoPlainText"><span
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        lang="EN-US">This position has been created to assist EOAS in
        fulfilling its commitment to engage with UBC&#8217;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:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">http://www.vantagecollege.ubc.ca/</span></a></span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"
        lang="EN-US">). One of the Program&#8217;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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    <p class="MsoPlainText"><span
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        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&#8217;s ability to excel in its teaching and learning
        mandate is also an asset. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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    <p class="MsoPlainText"><span
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        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:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">https://webapps.hr.ubc.ca/hrcatalog/jobpostings/jobpostings.jsp?facultydept=SCIF</span></a></span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"
        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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    <p class="MsoPlainText"><span
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        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
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        lang="EN-US">Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be
        given priority.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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    <p class="MsoPlainText"><span
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        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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    <p class="MsoPlainText"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"
        lang="EN-US">Erik Eberhardt<o:p></o:p></span></p>
    <p class="MsoPlainText"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"
        lang="EN-US">Chair, Search Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p>
    <p class="MsoPlainText"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"
        lang="EN-US">EOAS-UBC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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    <span
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      lang="EN-US">Email: </span><span lang="EN-US"><a
        href="mailto:erik@eos.ubc.ca"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">erik@eos.ubc.ca</span></a></span>
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