The Faculty of Environmental Studies (FES) at York University, Toronto, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Environmental Policy and Climate Change to start July 1, 2007. Candidates must hold a PhD degree in a relevant field by the time of appointment or have equivalent academic or professional experience.
We seek candidates with expertise in the causes and consequences of climate change, Canadian and international climate change policies and options, and a good understanding of the vulnerabilities of natural, managed and human systems to the impact of climate change. Candidates should have a broad background in environmental policy including energy and renewable energy. In all policy areas, FES seeks candidates who emphasize relationships between the theory and practice of policy-making, as well as an understanding of the domestic and international dimensions of environmental policy in the context of globalization.
FES is a unique interdisciplinary Faculty that adopts a broad definition of “environmental studies” including natural, built, social and organizational environments and welcomes diverse perspectives and approaches. Candidates must be able to contribute to teaching, advising, and research in undergraduate and graduate programs, including the supervision of doctoral research. More information about the Faculty of Environmental Studies is available at www.yorku.ca/fes.
York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. All positions at York University are subject to budgetary approval.
A letter of application with an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests and three references (email address and telephone number) should be sent to the address below by November 20, 2006.
Environmental Policy and Climate Change Search Committee
Faculty of Environmental Studies
Room 126 HNES
York University
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M3J 1P3
Fax: (416) 736-5679
E-mail: feshires@yorku.ca
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