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The Opportunity
The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Saint Mary's University invites applications for an eight-month, full-time, limited-term appointment at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Geography, effective September 1, 2020. We are seeking an individual with a demonstrated record of effectiveness in university teaching to prepare and deliver the following single-semester courses (each weighted at 3 credit hours and 0.5 FCEs).
The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies is a dynamic and collegial unit of seven full-time faculty members, supported by a cartographer and a geomatics technician. The Department offers majors in both the BA and BSc degree programs and oversees the Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BES) degree program. We also offer an MA degree in Geography and faculty can also supervise students in the Masters of Applied Science and the Masters of Atlantic Canada Studies programs. The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies plays a foundational role in the School of the Environment, the hub for environmental education, research and outreach at Saint Mary's University (https://smu.ca/academics/school-of-the-environment.html).
Further information about the department can be found at https://smu.ca/academics/departments/geography.html.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
Fall 2020
Two sections of introductory Geography:
- Either one section each of GEOG 1100 - Global Perspectives on Land and Life and GEOG 1200 - People, Place and Environment
- Or two sections of GEOG 1200
Winter 2021
- GEOG 3380 - Climate Change: Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation
- GEOG 4424 [ENVS 4450] - Natural Resource Management
- One of:
- GEOG 2312 - Urban Geography
- GEOG 3321 - Spatial Processes of Economic Globalization
What you'll need
Qualifications
The successful candidate will hold a PhD, or have attained ABD status, in Geography, Environmental Studies, or a cognate discipline. We are particularly interested in candidates who can enhance experiential learning and innovation within the classroom and who can support and promote student research at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Finally, the successful candidate will be expected to fulfill department, faculty, university and community service commitments as needs arise.
A little bit about us
Saint Mary’s University
Saint Mary's University is one of Canada's top primary undergraduate universities--known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada's best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary's provides our 7,000 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada's east coast, Saint Mary's University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary's University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a world without limits.
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Are you interested?
Work With Us
The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies is a dynamic and collegial unit of seven full-time faculty members, supported by a cartographer and a geomatics technician. The Department offers majors in both the BA and BSc degree programs and oversees the Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BES) degree program. We also offer an MA degree in Geography and faculty can also supervise students in the Masters of Applied Science and the Masters of Atlantic Canada Studies programs. The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies plays a foundational role in the School of the Environment, the hub for environmental education, research and outreach at Saint Mary's University (https://smu.ca/academics/school-of-the-environment.html).
Further information about the department can be found at https://smu.ca/academics/departments/geography.html.
Apply for this opportunity online by visiting www.smu.ca/employment and use our online application system through CareerBeacon. Select the position you are interested in and apply by clicking the "Apply Online Now" button. Applicants should submit an application package consisting of a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier (including evidence of teaching effectiveness), a sample of recent scholarly writing (if available), graduate school transcripts, and the names and contact information of three referees. Where possible, please merge these documents into one (1) PDF file. The selection committee will begin considering applications on March 2, 2020.