Canada

Note: applicants with interests related to climate and/or climate
change at various scales that link with the described strategic focus are
encouraged to apply.

The Department of Geography
The University of Western Ontario
Physical Geographer - Environmental Change

The Department of Geography at The University of Western Ontario is seeking
applications for a probationary (tenure-track) position for a Physical
Geographer with expertise in environmental change at the rank of Assistant
Professor commencing July 1 2011. We seek an outstanding individual with
demonstrated commitment to excellence in research and teaching. The
candidate must have a PhD and a strong record of scholarly activity.
Applicants are sought in support of a strategic focus on populated
landscapes and human modification of landscapes and processes. The
perspective may be temporal or spatial at local to global scales combined
with expertise in field, lab or computer techniques.

The successful applicant is expected to have a strong background and
research record/potential in physical sciences, yet to be comfortable and
capable of graduate and undergraduate teaching/supervising, and researching
within a Social Science faculty and on collaborative projects combining the
natural and social sciences. The appointment is intended to consolidate the
Physical Geography cluster within the department and to bring complementary
skills pertinent to other strategic foci on Urban Systems, Geographic
Information Science, and Environment, Development and Health. Potential
collaboration with other groups across campus, such as Environment and
Sustainability, is an asset. Further information about the Department
may be
found at:

The appointment is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be
commensurate with experience. Applications, including a statement of
research and teaching interests, current curriculum vitae and the names and
addresses of three referees, together with their e-mail, fax and telephone
numbers, should be sent to:

Dr. Dan Shrubsole Professor and Chair Department of Geography Social
Science
Centre The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario, N6A 5C2, Canada
Tel: (519) 661-3126; Fax: (519) 661-3750 E-mail:E-mail:
Closing date: January 14 2011 or until position is filled. E-mailed
applications will not be accepted. Applicants should have fluent written
and
oral communication skills in English. All qualified candidates are
encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents
will
be given priority. The University of Western Ontario is committed to
employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and
men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with
disabilities.