Position Summary
The University of Calgary, Faculty of Arts, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level, serving the interdisciplinary Urban Studies Program. Disciplinary background is open and the successful applicant will be housed in an appropriate department of the Faculty of Arts with some teaching responsibilities in that department. Candidates’ research programs must emphasize social processes that constitute and shape cities. In addition to a strong research program and engaging teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the administration and promotion of the Urban Studies Program.
The University of Calgary’s Urban Studies Program is one of the largest and most comprehensive in Canada; the University of Calgary is among the top ten research universities in Canada. Calgary, the fourth largest and most rapidly growing city in Canada, is increasingly diverse and an excellent laboratory for urban research.
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. in an Urban Studies-related discipline such as anthropology, geography, or sociology is required by the anticipated start date of July 1, 2012. We seek candidates with strong research and teaching records who can complement or expand upon the strengths of the Urban Studies Program.
Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of research and teaching interests, samples of publications and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be submitted directly to Dr. Daniel Maher, the Chair of the Selection Committee. Please forward all materials to:
Daniel Maher
Associate Dean Interdisciplinary Programs
Faculty of Arts
University of Calgary
Room 110, Social Sciences Bldg,
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB
T2N 1N4
artsadi@ucalgary.ca
Electronic submissions in PDF format for both the application and the letters of reference are encouraged.
Consideration of applications will begin on February 29, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University of Calgary respects, appreciates and encourages diversity.