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September 26, 2007
FACULTY POSITION OPEN for CIRES Center for Science and Technology Policy Research Director
Job Opening for CIRES Center for Science and Technology Policy Research Director
The University of Colorado at Boulder seeks to hire a Faculty Director for the Center for Science and Technology Policy Research of the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences. Applicants must have demonstrated achievement in science and technology policy research. This position allows substantial time for research as well as leadership and administrative service as Center Director. The successful candidate must have an established interest in interdisciplinary research and teaching, and must be willing to contribute to both undergraduate and graduate teaching related to science and technology policy. The position will carry tenure within an academic department to be mutually decided upon by the candidate and department. Possibilities include Geography, Political Science, Environmental Studies, Communications, and numerous others.
Requirements: PhD in a field relevant to science and technology policy, a demonstrated record of excellence in extramurally supported research, and a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
To Apply: Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement on teaching experience, and three names to be used for letters of reference to http://www.jobsatcu.com, job posting number 802370. Questions can be directed to CIRES Human Resources (Jobs@CIRES.Colorado.edu). Review of applications will begin November 15 and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
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September 06, 2007
Job Opening: Assistant Professor in Water and Sustainability
Job Opening for Assistant Professor in Water and Sustainability
Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, at the College for Interdisciplinary Studies, The University of British Columbia
The Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES) invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of water and sustainability, to commence July 1, 2008. Salary will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
IRES has enjoyed over three decades of leading edge interdisciplinary research on environment and sustainability. It serves as a crucible of new research partnerships from across the UBC campus and supports a graduate program of over 80 PhD and 40 master students. Additional information about the research and teaching programs, as well as our state-of-the-art research facilities, can be found here. This appointment will be shared with the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences.
We seek an outstanding interdisciplinary scholar in the natural or social sciences who aspires to develop an internationally recognized research program on water and sustainability, broadly defined to include research areas as diverse as water quality and chemistry, water systems ecology, or aquatic resource decision-making. An orientation to interdisciplinary, integrative approaches that incorporate linkages among human and natural systems is required.
The successful candidate will be joining a strong and cohesive unit with a wide range of skills and interests who has succeeded in competing for and training the very best students. The successful candidate must have a completed PhD and must have demonstrated potential in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate level and in research. The ability to integrate GIS into both research and teaching is a highly desirable attribute.
Applicants should mail a cover letter identifying teaching and research interests, a curriculum vitae, and copies of representative publications to the following address no later than September 30th, 2007. All queries and applications should be directed to: Professor Gunilla Öberg, Director, Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, The University of British Columbia, 2202 Main Mall Vancouver, B.C., Canada, V6T 1Z4., e-mail faculty_search@ires.ubc.ca.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Please indicate your legal status to work in Canada.
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