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Assistant Professor, Tenure - Track

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University of British Columbia

Aug 1

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Vancouver
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AI generated summary

  • You must possess relevant qualifications and expertise for a tenure-track position, including a strong research background, teaching experience, and a commitment to academic excellence.
  • You will teach, conduct research, mentor students, publish papers, and engage in academic service within your discipline. Collaborate with faculty and contribute to the academic community.

Requirements

  • - A PhD
  • - Postdoctoral experience
  • - A strong record of research achievements in the field
  • - Experience in conducting applied research
  • - A strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion to create a welcoming community for all, particularly those who are historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized

Responsibilities

  • The successful applicant will establish their laboratory in the Forest Sciences Centre
  • The position requires a PhD, postdoctoral experience, and a strong record of research achievements in the field
  • The successful applicant will be expected to develop an innovative, externally-funded and internationally-competitive research program
  • Supervise graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
  • Collaborate with faculty members
  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in aquatic sciences
  • Participate in service to the department, university, and academic/scientific community
  • Candidates will have a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion to create a welcoming community for all
  • Teaching will include co-instructing a 3rd year course focusing on freshwater ecosystems
  • Contributing to one or more field schools

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track in Freshwater Ecological Sciences.

Where is this position located?

The position is located at the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver.

When is the expected start date for this position?

The expected start date is July 1, 2025, or when a suitable candidate is found.

What is the salary range for this position?

The expected pay range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000 per year.

What are the key research areas of focus for this position?

The key research areas include links between aquatic ecosystem function and surrounding land-use, cumulative effects, biodiversity, connectivity among systems, and pollution/contaminants, with a preference for studies focusing on animals as focal organisms.

What are the teaching responsibilities associated with this position?

The successful applicant will be expected to teach two undergraduate courses and one graduate course, including co-instructing a 3rd year course focusing on freshwater ecosystems and contributing to field schools.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The position requires a PhD, postdoctoral experience, and a strong record of research achievements in the field.

What additional statements are required in the application?

Applicants should submit a cover letter, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, a diversity statement, and contact information for three references.

What is the deadline for applications?

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date, which is October 15, 2024.

How does UBC support diversity and inclusion?

UBC recognizes the importance of equity and diversity in academic excellence and encourages applications from individuals who have been marginalized, offering accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the selection process.

Who should applications be addressed to?

Applications should be addressed to Dr. Scott Hinch, Search Chair.

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The University of British Columbia is a public research university in British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 1908 as the McGill University College of British Columbia, the university became independent and adopted its current name in 1915