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Description

The School of Environment and Sustainability (SENS), University of Saskatchewan, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty post (Assistant Professor rank) in Human Dimensions of Sustainability. The appointment begins July 1, 2016.
Requirements include:
PhD in a relevant research area
Evidence as an emergent leader in problem-oriented, interdisciplinary research in one or more of SENS research focal areas: Sustaining Ecosystems, Sustaining Communities, Water Security
High-quality publications with visible impact, appropriate to research field
Success in obtaining competitively awarded funding from Canadian Tri-Agencies or similarly competitive national or international agencies
Strong record of implementing social science research methods (qualitative and/or quantitative) with linkages to appropriate areas of social science theory
Proven track record of innovative graduate and/or undergraduate teaching
Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated through collaborative interdisciplinary interactions, community engagement, faculty collegiality
Experience with interdisciplinary research partnerships
In addition, there is a possibility to hire a 5-year term appointment from this search. Application review begins September 11, 2015, and continues until the post is filled. Salary bands are: Asst. Professor, $90,796 - $109,108. Relocation assistance is available for applicants outside Saskatchewan. The post has a comprehensive benefits package (pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefit, dental plan, extended health and vision care plan, employee assistance program, flexible health and wellness spending program).
Full advertisement www.usask.ca/sens/our-people/work-here.php
Application review begins September 11, 2015
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.