Algoma University: Environmental Science

Algoma University (www.algomau.ca) has a special mission “to be a teaching-oriented university that provides programs in the liberal arts and sciences and professional programs, primarily at the undergraduate level, with a particular focus on the needs of Northern Ontario, and to cultivate cross-cultural learning between Aboriginal communities and other communities, in keeping with the history of Algoma University and its geographic site.” With its beautiful main campus in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, at the heart of the Great Lakes, and extension programming in Brampton and Timmins, Algoma University offers students, faculty, administrators and staff the opportunity to live, learn, study and work together in a diverse environment.

Algoma University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor; the anticipated start date is July 1, 2018, or as negotiated. Environmental Science is a new program at Algoma University, offered jointly by the Department of Biology and Chemistry and the Department of Geography and Geology. The successful candidate must have completed a PhD (postdoctoral experience preferred) in Environmental Science. Strong candidates will have undergraduate teaching experience as well as a demonstrated ability to develop an independent research program and secure external research funding. We welcome candidates across the discipline of Environmental Science; however, increased attention will be given to candidates with expertise and teaching capacity related to Environmental Chemistry. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a range of courses, including, for example, Chemistry, Pollution, Toxicology and Limnology.

Candidates should submit electronically: a letter of application, a current CV, a research plan   (up to two single-spaced pages), a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., examples of student evaluations), and reprints of their three most significant publications to Dr. Donna M. Rogers, Academic Dean via deanapps@algomau.ca. Application materials should be submitted as a single combined PDF file. Applicants must also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent electronically. The PDF file and reference letters should  have file names that identify the applicant. Applications received by April 20, 2018, will be assured of consideration, though the posting remains open until the position is filled. The  position is subject to budgetary approval.

Algoma University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our community and is an equal opportunity employer. The university invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by Algoma University throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. The successful candidate will be required to provide a Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector) as a condition of employment.