[ES_JOBS_NET] Tenure Track Position - Soil Scientist - University of Winnipeg

[Erika Marín-Spiotta]

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Tenure Track Position - Soil Scientist - University of Winnipeg


Greetings

The Department of Geography at The University of Winnipeg invites
outstanding candidates to apply for a tenure-track appointment at the rank
of Assistant Professor.  The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in
Physical Geography at the time of appointment, with a strong teaching
research focus on soil science.  Postdoctoral experience is preferred, as
is demonstrated teaching experience and effectiveness.

Please note the fast approaching closing date of *Wednesday February 22,
2017*. See attached for the full posting.

Regards,
Chris





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Christopher D Storie, PHD | Associate Professor
204-789-1495 <%28204%29%20789-1495> (w) | 204-774-4314
<%28204%29%20774-4314> (f) | c.storie at uwinnipeg.ca
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Vice-Chair, Churchill Northern Studies Centre
<https://www.churchillscience.ca/>
Past-President, Canadian Cartographic Association <http://cca-acc.org/>
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Department of Geography <http://geography.uwinnipeg.ca/>, The University of
Winnipeg <http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/>
515 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3B2E9 (Room 5L06)
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The Department of Geography at The University of Winnipeg invites
outstanding candidates to

apply for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.
The ideal candidate will

possess a Ph.D. in Physical Geography at the time of appointment, with a
strong research focus on

soil science. Postdoctoral experience is preferred, as is demonstrated
teaching experience and

effectiveness.

The successful applicant will have research and teaching experience in
pedology and related areas,

including soil-vegetation systems, geomorphology, biogeography, and/or
physical geology.

Experience or interest in prairie and/or northern regions is an asset. The
successful candidate will

also have a strong record of scholarship as demonstrated by research
grants, publications and other

forms of academic success.

The Department of Geography is committed to fostering a positive and
learning environment for

undergraduate students. The Department endeavors to actively engage its
students in research

projects and fieldwork experiences. Housed in the Faculty of Science,
Geography offers 3 and 4

year degrees in Arts and Science, and a Joint GIS Program with Red River
College.

Subject to budgetary approval, this position will be effective from July 1,
2017. Salary levels will be

commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The selection committee will begin reviewing applications on February 23,
2017 and will continue

until the position is filled; full consideration is assured for
applications received by Wednesday,

February 22, 2017. Applicants must submit a cover letter, full curriculum
vitae, outline of proposed

research program (maximum two pages), a statement of teaching philosophy
including evidence of

teaching effectiveness (maximum two pages), and two or three representative
publications (all

documents in PDF). Candidates should also arrange to have three letters of
reference e-mailed

directly to:

Dr. Marc Vachon, Chair

Department of Geography

The University of Winnipeg

515 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3B 2E9

e-mail: geography at uwinnipeg.ca

The University of Winnipeg is an urban university that appreciates, fosters
and promotes values of

human dignity, equality, non-discrimination and diversity. The University
of Winnipeg is committed

to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages
applications from all

qualified individuals including women, members of racialized communities,
indigenous persons,

persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender
identity. In accordance

with Canadian immigration requirements, first preference must be given to
Canadian citizens and

permanent residents of Canada. However, all qualified individuals are
invited to apply. Additional

information on The University of Winnipeg is available at
http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/.
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