Canada Research Chair in Environment and Culture, Laurentian University
Feb 18, 2009 → Nov 30, 2009
Canada Research Chair in Environment and Culture
Ad #12. The Department of Philosophy at Laurentian University invites applications for the position of a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Environment and Culture at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The CRC Program was created by the Government of Canada to cultivate world-class research and development. More information concerning the CRC
Applicants for this tenure-track position should demonstrate a record of research excellence and the potential to emerge as an internationally recognized expert in environmental and cultural studies. The position will be contingent on being approved by the Canada Research Program. The candidates should have the ability to attract excellent graduate students and have demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching in both the graduate and the undergraduate level. The successful candidate will have an active research interest in at least one of the four following areas: aesthetics, gender, health, and/or indigenous studies. Candidates are expected to complement the pre-existing strengths of Laurentian’s philosophy department, areas that include contemporary continental philosophy, aesthetics, ethics, gender and health studies, social and political thought, and environmental philosophy. A strong commitment toward interdisciplinary research would be an asset. They will also be expected to participate in, and help supervise graduate work in, the Interdisciplinary Humanities M.A. in Interpretation and Values and the interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Human Studies.
Normally, the Tier II competition is open to candidates who have at most ten years experience from the highest degree at the time of nomination.
Applicants should provide a letter of intent, a summary of research interests (including research program), a complete curriculum vitae, and at least three letters of references to:
Patrice Sawyer
Acting Vice-President, Academic
Laurentian University
935 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6
or by e-mail
Laurentian University is strongly committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. Laurentian University especially welcomes and encourages applications from members of visible minorities, women, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however Canadian and permanent residents will be considered first for this position.
Laurentian University (LU) is located in Sudbury, Ontario, an attractive modern city offering unique cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities. LU is a bilingual institution and an equal opportunity employer. It has a policy of passive bilingualism (English/French) as a condition of tenure. LU faculty members are part of LUFA (the Laurentian University Faculty Association). Information and the Collective Agreement can be found at ‹www.lufapul.ca›. More information on the University
For enquiries and questions, please contact Dr. Brett Buchanan. Applications will be reviewed commencing in April 15, 2009 and will be accepted until a nominee is found. We are planning to send the nomination to the CRC program before November 16, 2009 for a start date on July 1st, 2010.