Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Sedimentary Geology
Laurentian University
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Posted: 21-Oct-24
Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Geology
Required Education:
Doctorate
TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN SEDIMENTARY GEOLOGY
The Harquail School of Earth Sciences at Laurentian University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Sedimentary Geology and related disciplines to start preferably on January 1st, 2025.
We seek an innovative individual with excellent teaching and research skills who will complement our current expertise and contribute to the growth of our programs, which have a focus on ore deposit. Teaching responsibilities will span a wide range of aspects of sedimentary geology at both undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to a teaching and research focus in clastic, carbonate, or chemical sedimentary rocks, the successful candidate should also have the ability to effectively teach courses in related subdisciplines. Development of a vigorous, externally funded research program, is expected, including supervision of BSc, MSc, and PhD students.
The successful candidate will have the following essential qualifications:
A PhD degree in Earth Sciences or related field. Candidates must have completed a PhD degree by the start date of the appointment.
Evidence of the ability to effectively teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels
Evidence of high-quality research and scholarship with the potential to work collaboratively with colleagues, secure funding, and build internal and external collaborations
A commitment to promoting a diverse, inclusive and vibrant academic and work environment.
In addition to active engagement and participation in teaching and research, the successful candidate will be expected to make contributions through service to the School, Faculty, University, and broader community. Passive bilingualism (French/English) is a condition for tenure, with English as the language of instruction.
The Harquail School of Earth Sciences (HES.laurentian.ca) is home to the Mineral Exploration Research Center (MERC.laurentian.ca), the lead organization for the MetalEarthProject, the largest mineral exploration research project in Canada. Laurentian University, Canada’s Mining University, is also home of the GoodmanSchoolofMines.
The successful applicant will have access to a wide range of analytical equipment
(https://hes.laurentian.ca/research/analytical-facilities), including a LA-ICP-MS facility, µXRF, fluid inclusion lab, X-ray diffractometers, SEM-EDS, Raman microscope, and complete sample preparation facilities. Additional facilities are available in the Perdue Central Analytical Facility and the Geoscience Laboratories of the OntarioGeologicalSurvey, which are both located on the university campus.
Laurentian University, located on Atikameksheng Anishnawbek territory in Sudbury, Ontario, serves over 8000 students and is one of two bilingual universities in the province of Ontario. Committed to its bilingual, tri cultural mandate, Laurentian University offers an outstanding university experience in English and French with a comprehensive approach to Indigenous education. Laurentian’s beautiful, forested campus is surrounded by fresh-water lakes, conservation lands and hundreds of kilometres of cross-country and hiking trails while situated in the geographic centre of Greater Sudbury, northern Ontario’s major urban centre (population 160,000). Laurentian University has close and productive ties to Science North, SNOLAB, Health Sciences North and multiple post-secondary institutions. ApplicationRequirements
A complete application package should be sent asasinglePDFfile to the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic (academic-careers@laurentian.ca) with the following subject line: ApplicationforFacultyPositioninSedimentaryGeology
A complete application includes the following:
A cover letter (including one of the two statements about citizenship/resident status specified below)
An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
A statement of current and prospective teaching experience and interests along with a statement of teaching philosophy
An overview of current and prospective research interests
The names and contact information for three academic references.
Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of reference sent to the email address above. Review of applications will begin on October13,2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
A PhD degree in Earth Sciences or related field. Candidates must have completed a PhD degree by the start date of the appointment.
Evidence of the ability to effectively teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels
Evidence of high-quality research and scholarship with the potential to work collaboratively with colleagues, secure funding, and build internal and external collaborations
A commitment to promoting a diverse, inclusive and vibrant academic and work environment.