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Canada)<span></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0cm 36pt 10pt 0cm;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Appointment <span></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0cm 36pt 10pt 0cm;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Sedimentology and Stratigraphy<span></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin May 27, 2024
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Department of Geology<br>
Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Reference # SES-2024-25-05</span></i></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus,</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> invites
applications for one tenure-track appointment at the rank of <b>Assistant
Professor </b>in the general area of sedimentology and stratigraphyin the
Department of Geology. The position will commence on August 1, 2024, or no
later than January 1, 2025. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Department is home to five tenured and
tenure-track faculty members in the Faculty of Science and Environmental
Studies, and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Geology,
Environmental Earth Science, and Water Resource Science. It has a well-established
national and international research reputation with strengths in economic
geology, geochemistry, petrology, structural geology, tectonics, early Earth
ocean-atmosphere-terrestrial systems, and biogeochemistry. We are a small
department with a dynamic focus on experiential learning and have strong
connections with local industry and government. Lakehead University has
several centralized labs to support research, including the Lakehead University
Environmental Laboratory, and the Lakehead University Instrumentation
Lab. Instrumentation available for the successful candidate’s use
includes ICP-OES and MS, a high-resolution FESEM-EDX system, TEM, XRD, a fluid
inclusion stage with IR, several spectroscopy systems, state of the art microscopes
with digital imagers, and assorted other instrumentation and equipment to
support field activities. Also available to the successful candidate is
access to the department’s lapidary facility, which is staffed by two full-time
technicians.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We especially welcome applicants with research
interests in the broad area of sedimentary geology and/or stratigraphy in
modern and/or ancient sedimentary environments who use a multi-disciplinary
approach, including geochemical and field-based analyses. Anticipated
areas of specialization could include carbonate or clastic sedimentology
applied to depositional systems analysis, basin analysis, sequence
stratigraphy, and/or early Earth ocean-atmosphere evolution. An ability to
collaborate with existing faculty members tectonics, geochemistry and/or
sedimentology of critical metal systems are assets.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Qualified applicants must have a Ph.D. in geology, and
a proven record of excellence in research and teaching. The successful
applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in
sedimentology and establish an internationally recognized, externally funded
research program. Additional to sedimentology, teaching may include courses in
introductory geology, Earth and life evolution, and field school. Other duties
include student mentorship and supervision, and professional service for the
department, the University, and the community.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a
reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. Our campuses are
located in Thunder Bay on the traditional lands of the Fort William First
Nation, Signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850 and in Orillia on the
traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, and Rama First Nation. Lakehead
University acknowledges the history that many nations hold in the areas around
our campuses and is committed to a relationship with Métis and Inuit and First Nations
peoples. Lakehead has approximately 10,000 students and 2,160 faculty and
staff. With an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical
thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, Lakehead offers a variety
of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral
levels through its nine faculties, including Business Administration,
Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources
Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities,
Graduate Studies, and Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.lakeheadu.ca/" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">www.lakeheadu.ca</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">For further information, please contact Dr. Andrew
Conly, Chair of Geology (</span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="mailto:andrew.conly@lakeheadu.ca" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">andrew.conly@lakeheadu.ca</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">). Detailed
information on the Department is available through the website of the
Department of Geology (</span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/geology" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/geology</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">).<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Review of applications will begin on May 27, 2024, and
continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form
of one PDF document) quoting <b>Reference # <i>SES-2024-25-05 </i></b>should
include:<span></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">a letter of interest,<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">curriculum vitae,<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a
1-page statement of teaching philosophy, plus course outlines and teaching
evaluations for previously taught courses if applicable),<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">a statement of a research plan (2-pages on
current and future interests),<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">copies of the three most significant
publications,<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">the names and contact information of three
references.<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">and a completed </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.lakeheadu.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/63/OldForms/ScIIForms/Confirmation%20of%20Eligibility%20to%20Work%20in%20Canada.pdf" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Confirmation
of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> form must
accompany your package. <span></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Applicants should submit their electronic application
quoting the above reference number to:<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dr. Todd Randall, Dean<br>
Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies<br>
Lakehead University<br>
Thunder Bay, Ontario<br>
Email: </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="mailto:applications.ses@lakeheadu.ca" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">applications.ses@lakeheadu.ca</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse
and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified
individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons
with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are
encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be
given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Lakehead University has an </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-and-staff/departments/services/human-rights-and-equity/edi-action-plan-2019-2024" target="_blank" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan 2019-2024</span></b></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> with a goal to
recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation
of under-represented groups among applicants, candidates and hires. We
encourage candidates to self-identify, if you are from an under-represented
group, and prefer candidates with the knowledge, competencies and relationships
derived from lived experience. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized
communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups is a strong asset.
A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is
preferred.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We appreciate your interest; however, only those
selected for an interview will be notified. Lakehead University is committed to
supporting an accessible environment. </span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Applicants requiring accommodation during the
interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807)
343.8010 ext. 8334 or </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="mailto:human.resources@lakeheadu.ca" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">human.resources@lakeheadu.ca</span></b></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">to make appropriate arrangements.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">This position is subject to budgetary approval.<span></span></span></p>
<br clear="all"><br><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div>Dr. Andrew G. Conly<br>Chair and Associate Professor</div><div>Past President, Mineralogical Association of Canada<br>Director, Mineralogy & Experimental Laboratory<br>Department of Geology<br>Lakehead University<br>955 Oliver Rd.<br>Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 5E1<br>Tel: 807-343-8010 x8463<br>Lab: 806-346-7823<br>Email: <a href="mailto:andrew.conly@lakeheadu.ca" target="_blank">andrew.conly@lakeheadu.ca</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2"><br><table style="border-top:1px solid #d3d4de"><tr><td style="width:55px;padding-top:13px"><a href="http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail" target="_blank"><img src="https://s-install.avcdn.net/ipm/preview/icons/icon-envelope-tick-green-avg-v1.png" alt="" width="46" height="29" style="width: 46px; height: 29px;"></a></td><td style="width:470px;padding-top:12px;color:#41424e;font-size:13px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:18px">Virus-free.<a href="http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail" target="_blank" style="color:#4453ea">www.avg.com</a></td></tr></table><a href="#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2" width="1" height="1"></a></div>