Attached is a job posting for a Geoscience Education Research and Teaching position in undergraduate geoscience education at the University of Calgary in Calgary, Alberta Canada. If you have any questions about the position, please feel free to email me directly.
TAMARATT TEACHING PROFESSORSHIP IN GEOSCIENCE
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
Applications are invited for the Tamaratt Teaching Professorship in Geoscience, a unique endowed faculty position with the objectives of advancing the teaching expertise and research in geoscience education in the Department of Geoscience. As one of the first endowed teaching professorships at the University of Calgary, this position is part of an ongoing effort to improve the experience of undergraduate students through projects and initiatives that address student engagement and student learning. Projects that include geoscience education research and professional development for geoscience faculty are part of the Tamaratt Teaching Professorship position’s mandate.
The successful applicant will have an advanced degree in geosciences or geoscience education (PhD or equivalent expected) and an established track record of teaching excellence in geoscience within an academic setting. This is a 5-year term-certain appointment (renewable once) that provides an opportunity to focus on research in geoscience education and undergraduate teaching. A generous level of research funding is provided annually for projects that are part of the position’s mandate and for professional development undertaken by the successful applicant.
Known as Canada’s energy capital, Calgary is a bustling city of more than one million, located near the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The University of Calgary is a global intellectual hub where students thrive in programs made rich by research and hands-on experiences. By its 50th anniversary in 2016, the University of Calgary is committed to be one of Canada’s top five research-intensive universities. The Department of Geoscience is one of the largest geoscience departments in Canada, with comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs recognized for excellence world-wide and research strengths in energy geoscience, solid-earth processes, subsurface imaging, environmental and arctic studies.
Applications must include a cover letter indicating your qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, a one-page statement of educational research vision, as well as the complete contact information of three referees. Appointment can be made within either the Instructor or Professorial stream, with rank and salary commensurate with experience. Review of applications will commence on June 1, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.
Applications should be sent to:
Dr. David Eaton, Head, Department of Geoscience
University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive
Calgary, AB., CANADA T2N 1N4
Fax: (403) 289-9311
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The University of Calgary respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity.
