Probationary (Tenure Track) Position, Department of Geography and Environment – Faculty of Science

The Department of Geography and Environment at Brandon University invites applications for a probationary tenure track position in Human Geography beginning Jan 2025. The Department welcomes applications from candidates within the broad fields of Urban, Cultural, and Social Geographies with research expertise in areas such as Decolonizing Geographies, Indigenous Geographies, Geographies of Migration, and Geographies of Food and Food Sovereignty. We expect the successful candidate to be an enthusiastic instructor for courses that range from large first-year introductory courses to graduate level seminars. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a suite of undergraduate courses within their area of expertise that may include: Human Geography; Economic Geography; Urban Geography; Quantitative Methods; Qualitative Methods; Cultural Geography; Geographies of Food; Regional Geographies; and Global Environmental Change. Candidates are invited to consult the Brandon University course calendar for more information on the program offerings. It is expected that these courses will be taught in person. The successful candidate will be expected to develop scholarship and research activities and will also have the opportunity to supervise and teach graduate students in the Interdisciplinary Master of Science in Environmental and Life Sciences and/or the Master of Arts in Rural Development. Willingness to participate collegially in meaningful service to the department, university, and the community will be expected.

Qualifications:

  • A Ph.D.* in Geography or related field at the time of application or shortly thereafter is preferred.
  • The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to student-centered teaching and learning opportunities and must provide evidence of teaching competence.
  • Experience teaching courses in human geography will be considered an asset.
  • Research experience will be considered an asset.

*Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to these qualifications and are invited to contact the Chair of the Selection Committee on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.
We invite applicants who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially those who are Indigenous, racialized, women, living with a disability, non-binary, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.

Start Date: 1 January 2025

Rank and Salary: commensurate with qualifications and experience

Application deadline: 3 September 2024 or until the position is filled

Interested candidates must submit an application package as one single pdf document containing:

  • Letter of Application
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • One page statement of teaching experience and interests
  • Two page research plan
  • Academic transcripts
  • Citizenship/Canadian Immigration Status
  • Name and contact information for three references

Priority consideration will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please submit applications to Dr. Chris LeMoine, Dean of Science, at science@brandonu.ca.

 

Issued July 15, 2024

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.