Job description: The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs, and research stations are primarily located on the traditional territory of Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, and Ojibway/Saulteaux/Anishinaabe nations; lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7, and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems, and cultures of First Nations, Métis and Inuit nations.

The Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position at the assistant or associate professor level in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders (CSD). The Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, one of three departments in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, offers a course-based Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MScSLP), a two-year program designed to develop leaders in speech-language pathology through excellence in research, education and citizenship. The program is designed to provide students with the academic and clinical skills required to be eligible for certification through Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) and registration or licensure by provincial regulatory bodies. A thesis-based option within the MScSLP is also offered, as well as a combined MSc/PhD program that allows a select group of highly motivated students to complete the MScSLP and the PhD in rehabilitation sciences within a single integrated program of study. Faculty members of the CSD department are actively involved in the MSc and PhD thesis-based degree programs in Rehabilitation Science offered through the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine.

The Department of CSD is among the largest speech-language pathology education programs in Canada. The Department currently consists of 11 tenure track and 7 academic teaching faculty members, supported by staff at the Department and Faculty level. Starting in Fall 2024, the MScSLP program will be offered in a distributed education model across 2 campuses in Alberta – Edmonton and Camrose. Approximately 90 students will be admitted in Fall 2024 across both campuses, with 20 of those seats reserved for students from Saskatchewan.

Faculty members have diverse research programs in areas including developmental language disorders and phonological development in children, literacy, multilingual language development, neurogenic communication disorders, speech science, hearing science and head and neck cancer rehabilitation. The department has community connections with several health care centres in Edmonton, including the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. Faculty members have close connections (e.g., cross appointments and partnerships) with research and clinical institutes such as the , the and the .

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related field, be an independent investigator or have the potential to develop a successful research program as an independent investigator in any of the Faculty and department’s areas of research excellence. Candidates with expertise in fluency, complex communication needs/autism spectrum disorders or dysphagia are encouraged to apply but all qualified candidates will be considered. The candidate will be a collaborative member of the department and faculty, and be committed to equity, diversity, inclusivity and Indigenous initiatives in research, teaching and service.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the entry to practice Masters of Science program in Speech Language Pathology, and supervise Masters and Doctoral students pursuing theses. Eligibility for licensure by the professional college, the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA), is an asset.

The U of A is committed to fostering equitable, diverse, and inclusive work and learning spaces ( and ) and encourages interest from candidates who can contribute to the further diversification of ideas in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders. The University of Alberta welcomes applications from all qualified persons, and encourages First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and women to apply.

Candidates are requested to prepare a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and a statement on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity and Indigenous Initiatives (1-2 pages in length; see for format). Please send the application package to Noriko Hessmann ( ).

The Committee will begin considering candidates on February 15, 2024 with the new faculty member to begin the appointment in the summer of 2024. Interviews will begin April 2024. This position will remain open until filled. This position will be located at the University of Alberta, Corbett Hall, 8205-114 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2G4.

As part of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program requirements, the university must conduct recruitment efforts to hire Canadians and permanent residents before offering a job to a temporary foreign worker. To ensure we remain in compliance with these regulations, please include the appropriate statement in your application “I am a Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident” or “I am not a Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident”.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

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Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Sat, 16 Dec 2023 03:15:18 GMT

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Job description: The Faculty of Nursing is seeking outstanding scholars for tenure-track positions. Specifically, we are looking for doctoral prepared, career faculty members that bring expertise to research, teaching, and academic citizenship.

We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

Please visit:

What you can expect:

As a new faculty member, you will join one of the top nursing faculties globally. We are consistently ranked within the top two nursing programs in Canada and currently 5th globally ( ). As the largest nursing faculty in the country, we are one of only six in Canada to offer a full range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Our priorities include:

• Providing students with exceptional learning opportunities in undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Maintaining excellence in research through mentorship and support.
• Enhancing the integration of teaching, research and practice.
• Infusing global citizenship into all aspects of academic nursing.
• Perform research that complements existing:

• strengths of children’s and women’s health, healthy aging, health equity and health systems;
• emerging areas of global health, migration and mental health; and
• research gaps of Indigenous health and teaching/learning.
• Advance reconciliation by acting on the Truth and Reconciliation of Canada Commission Calls to Action.
• Fostering Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) in teaching, research and practice.

Visit us at to learn more about the Faculty of Nursing.

Key Responsibilities:

Our Academic Faculty members are scholars active in teaching, research, and service. Incumbents are developing (in Assistant Professor positions) or have established (in Associate or Professor positions) programs of research, supervise graduate students, teach in both the graduate and undergraduate nursing programs, and contribute to Faculty, University, and community service. Typical workload for a Tenure Track Faculty Member is Teaching 40%, Research 40% and Service 20%.

Qualifications:

As a qualified applicant, you hold a PhD, have an identified research focus and demonstrate commitment to teaching excellence. We require the following:

• PhD in Nursing (or a related discipline).
• Completion of a postdoctoral fellowship; or have one in progress.
• Current registration or eligibility for registration as a nurse with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
• Evidence of an identified research focus and demonstrated potential for success in peer-reviewed grant applications.
• Commitment to teaching excellence and supervision of undergraduate honors students, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

Application Process:

If interested, you are invited to submit a letter of interest outlining your research interests, teaching expertise, major contributions, a curriculum vitae, and the names of three referees. Applications are submitted online via the University of Alberta Careers website: .

As part of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program requirements, the university must conduct recruitment efforts to hire Canadians and permanent residents before offering a job to a temporary foreign worker. To ensure we remain in compliance with these regulations, please include the appropriate statement in your application “I am a Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident” or “I am not a Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident”.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

How to Apply

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.

Expected salary:

Location: Canada

Job date: Sat, 21 Oct 2023 04:42:58 GMT

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Job description: The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Alberta invites applications for one full-time, tenure-track/tenured position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level rank in Materials Engineering. Exceptional candidates at the full Professor rank may be considered.

We welcome applications from scholars with research in materials engineering. Expertise in physical metallurgy that involves understanding the fundamentals of physical metallurgy (e.g., liquid-solid or solid-solid transformations) for a variety of metallic systems, and advanced processing of emerging alloys would be an asset. The successful candidate will develop research and industrial partnerships throughout the Faculty of Engineering and the University of Alberta, and with local industry, multinational companies, and provincial and federal funding agencies. Interdisciplinary work and collaboration are important in our department, and there are several groups to foster relationships with, including those focusing on welding, additive manufacturing, alloy design and processing, corrosion and mechanical properties, coatings and tribology, and pipeline materials.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in materials engineering, metallurgical engineering, or a closely related field. They will also have a record of publication in reputable, peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings as well as research and teaching experience and skills. A demonstrated record of service and volunteerism broadly related to their research, teaching, and/or equity, diversity, and inclusivity will be an asset. They are expected to be or become a licensed Professional Engineer through the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA, ). Licensure must be obtained within five years from the date of hire. The successful candidate will establish a research program of independent and cooperative research and industry partnerships. They will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in materials engineering, and contribute to the future of the department and university through service.

The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering is passionate about the development of innovative solutions for the world’s most pressing issues since our first students graduated in 1928 and we are growing every year. We have a complement of more than 45 faculty members with research covering all major areas of chemical and materials engineering. In materials engineering, the complement of faculty presently cover the areas of mineral processing, computational materials science, hydrometallurgy, materials process engineering, microstructural characterization, welding processes and welding metallurgy, energy related materials, electrochemistry, wear, and fracture. We celebrate creativity, diversity, perseverance, and a collaborative spirit and recognize the importance of academic excellence in conjunction with work/life balance, interdisciplinary research, and mentorship. Our graduate program attracts students who are dedicated to developing in their area of expertise from schools worldwide and presently has an enrolment of around 350 graduate students, including approximately 190 PhD students.

The University of Alberta is one of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, natural sciences, creative arts, business, engineering, and health sciences. The University of Alberta offers close to 900 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in 18 faculties on five campuses, including one rural and one francophone campus, and has more than 275,000 alumni worldwide. The university and its people remain dedicated to the promise made in 1908 by founding president Henry Marshall Tory that knowledge shall be used for “uplifting the whole people.”

The University of Alberta is located in Edmonton, home to over one million people and Alberta’s capital. Edmonton offers a vibrant start-up ecosystem and a major industrial corridor with several opportunities for partnerships. The city offers the amenities of a large urban center while maintaining a friendly atmosphere. Edmonton is known internationally for its thriving arts scene with a variety of family activities, an array of indoor and outdoor sports and fitness opportunities, one of North America’s largest stretches of urban parkland, and top-ranked health care services. Campus offers child care, and there are multiple housing options within steps of campus. Faculty members are offered parental and medical leaves, retirement benefits, and healthcare benefits. The Faculty of Engineering values families and aims to minimize the long distance separation of them when possible through our spouse/partner hiring practices.

We invite you to visit these websites for information about the University of Alberta ( ), the Faculty of Engineering ( ), and the City of Edmonton ( ).

The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply. The University of Alberta aims to increase our diversity, equity, and inclusivity and has 5-year plans in the Strategic Plan for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and the Indigenous Strategic Plan. Alongside this plan, the Faculty of Engineering is taking steps in our student recruitment and hiring processes to support Engineers Canada’s 30 by 30 Goal to increase the proportion of newly licensed female-identifying engineers to 30% by the year 2030.

We invite requests for reasonable accommodations and inquiries about accessibility from candidates during the recruitment process in line with the University’s Accommodations Policy. For a confidential conversation, candidates should contact enghrsp@ualberta.ca with the Job Posting Number and Title referenced in the email.

How to Apply:

To apply, please select the Apply Online icon below and submit all the documents together in one single PDF file.

• A cover letter that includes highlights of the candidate’s profile and the names of three referees
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement that outlines the main areas of current research and short- and long-term research goals
• Teaching dossier that includes a brief teaching philosophy and evidence of, or potential for, teaching effectiveness (2 pages maximum)
• Equity, diversity, and inclusivity (EDI) statement that outlines the candidate’s philosophy, experience, training, and future interests and goals in these areas related to research, teaching, and service. The future interest and goals section should be aligned with institutional and disciplinary strategies, including the University of Alberta’s Strategic Plan for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity:

; and Engineers Canada’s Strategy: ; (2 pages maximum) * Three (3) of the candidate’s representative peer-reviewed journal papers in PDF format

• As part of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program requirements, the university must conduct recruitment efforts to hire Canadians and permanent residents before offering a job to a temporary foreign worker. To ensure we remain in compliance with these regulations, please include the appropriate statement in your application “I am a Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident” or “I am not a Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident”

Letters of reference will be requested from applicants selected for interviews.

Review of applications will begin November 2023 and will continue until the position is filled, with a targeted start date of July 1, 2024. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.

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Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 04:03:50 GMT

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Job description: The Faculty of Education seeks a qualified individual in K-12 Mathematics education, who self-identifies as a person of Black African or Black Caribbean descent and has lived experience. The University of Alberta is committed to recruiting and retaining an increasingly diverse group of excellent scholars to address the cumulative impacts of biases and inequalities that have stood in the way of inclusive excellence. This is part of the University of Alberta’s ongoing commitment to equity, diversity and inclusivity.

This is an appointment to a tenure track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to begin May 1, 2024. A commitment to recruiting and retaining an increasingly diverse group of excellent scholars is essential to addressing the cumulative impacts of biases and inequalities that have stood in the way of inclusive excellence. This is part of the University of Alberta’s ongoing commitment to equity, diversity and inclusivity.

Educators with research and teaching expertise in the area of K-12 Mathematics Education are invited to apply and join a Faculty where they would have opportunities to engage in thoughtful and critical scholarship alongside undergraduate and graduate students and internationally renowned scholars.

Applicants must have completed a doctorate in Mathematics Education. Candidates must have relevant K-12 teaching experience, and post-secondary level teaching experience, including graduate student teaching and supervision. Applicants must demonstrate scholarly excellence in terms of productivity, collaboration, and creative innovation in understanding African immigrant families’ support for their children’s mathematics learning in Canada.

Responsibilities will include:

• teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Mathematics Education and/or other areas of education across the Faculty;
• engagement in a research program relevant to African immigrant families supporting their children’s Mathematics Education; Immigrant Parents, Mathematics and Social Justice, Mathematics and Race, Culturally Responsive Education, Anti-Racist Education, Anti-Oppression Education, and/or Anti-Colonial, Decolonial, Postcolonial Education.

Additional responsibilities include:

• contribution to service within the Faculty, University, and professional communities; and advising and supervising graduate students.

The Faculty offers a collegial and supportive work climate for new and established academics with outstanding support for research and innovative approaches to teaching including face-to-face, blended, and online courses. The Faculty, and the University of Alberta are committed to truth and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, equity, diversity and inclusion, and advancing racial justice on our campus and in our communities.

In its strategic plan, Education for the Public Good, the Faculty has made explicit a commitment to transformative teaching; learning and leading; knowledge creation; mobilization and engagement; leadership in Indigenous initiatives; and respectful relations, health and well-being. The Faculty of Education is home to the Centre for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education (CMASTE), a vibrant collective of researchers and educational stakeholders committed to educational research and development projects which serves educational communities locally, nationally, and internationally.

The University of Alberta is one of Canada’s largest and most-respected research universities. With more than 40,000 students from 156 countries, the U of A regularly ranks in the top 5 universities in the country and in the top 100 universities in the world according to QS Worldwide university rankings.

The University offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package.

Greater Edmonton, Amiskwacîwâskahikan, is situated on Treaty Six Territory. We recognize and respect the history, languages, and cultures of the First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our institution. With over one million residents in the city and surrounding communities, the location offers a unique quality of life, a beautiful, park-like setting on a spectacular river valley, an international airport, the lowest provincial tax regime in the country, and is located in Canada’s most optimistic and economically vibrant province. Edmonton boasts 78 arts and cultural organizations including the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Edmonton Opera, Citadel Theatre and more than 30 arts and cultural festivals taking place each year.

As part of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program requirements, the university must conduct recruitment efforts to hire Canadians and permanent residents before offering a job to a temporary foreign worker. To ensure we remain in compliance with these regulations, please include the appropriate statement in your application “I am a Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident” or “I am not a Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident”.

How to Apply

To have your application considered, please select the Apply Online icon below and submit the following:

• Cover letter identifying areas of teaching and research expertise.
• Names and contact information for three referees.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Two page research statement that outlines main areas of current and future research (submit under “Research Plan”).
• One page statement of teaching philosophy and approaches to teaching, (submit under “Statement of Teaching/Research Interests”)

All applicants to this job posting are required to self-identify using the following questionnaire:

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

How to Apply

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

Expected salary:

Location: Caribbean – Edmonton, AB

Job date: Thu, 09 Nov 2023 04:21:18 GMT

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Job description: Assistant/Associate Professor & Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Digital & Precision Agriculture

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Position Information

Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor & Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Digital & Precision Agriculture

Posting Number F486P

Type of position Tenure Stream

Department/Unit Computer Science

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

About the opportunity

Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Agriculture and Faculty of Computer Science invite applications for a probationary tenure-track, tenure-track or tenured position as Assistant or Associate Professor and Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Digital and Precision Agriculture. This CRC position is designated for those individuals that identify in one or more of the following groups: women, gender minorities, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and Indigenous persons.

The CRC program was established by the Canadian Federal Government with the purpose of attracting outstanding researchers to the Canadian university system. Tier 2 Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e., candidates must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination). Applicants who are more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree (and where career breaks exist, such as maternity, parental, or extended sick leave, clinical training, etc.) may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the program’s Tier 2 justification process. Please contact the Office of Research Services and see the CRC website ( ) for more information on eligibility.

We seek emerging scholars who have a strong track record of innovative research at the intersections of Computer Science and Agriculture. We are looking for researchers in one or more of the following areas: precision agriculture, sensing, automation, machine vision, mechanized systems and digital agriculture, climate smart precision agronomy, soil science, and precision animal systems. An ideal candidate will have a history of research publications spanning agricultural and computer science venues, a record of funding from both disciplines, and a research program that looks to mix graduate students from both disciplines. Evidence of effective participation and leadership roles in interdisciplinary research teams, teaching, and trainee supervision will be an asset. Candidates must have the potential to develop a collaborative research program that is complementary to ongoing research activities within Dalhousie University, and to engage with local, national, and international research networks as elaborated below.

Applicants with an Agriculture background must, at the time of appointment, hold a relevant doctorate degree in Agriculture or a related field. Applicants with a Computer Science background must hold, at the time of appointment, a doctorate in Computer Science or a related field. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high-quality scholarly output that demonstrates a record of independent research. The ideal candidate will have a history of collaborative research across disciplines related to agriculture and agri-food. A record of teaching excellence is a strong asset.

The applicant will be expected to establish a strong externally funded research program, and foster existing and new collaborations with government, industry, and with other members of Dalhousie’s research community. Entrepreneurship, industrial experience, and the ability to collaborate on both research and industry-focused projects will be considered assets. The incumbent will develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program and carry out research in the Computer Science and Digital Agriculture disciplines with the intent to publish in scholarly journals. Attracting and maintaining research funding from national, regional, and provincial funding agencies is expected. Building strong connections with Canadian agri-food industries through research and outreach activities will be critical.

About the Faculty of Agriculture

The is located on the Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus, located in Truro, Nova Scotia. The Faculty offers technical, undergraduate, and graduate programs (MSc, PhD) in agriculture, aquaculture, environment, and related life and social science disciplines, and is home to1000+ students and 50+ professors and instructors, including current and past Tier 1 and Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs. With a unique complement of expertise and interests interspersed across four departments, the Faculty of Agriculture recognizes that digitization of agriculture, innovation of precision systems, and big data analytics are needed to transform the agricultural sector and boost economic growth in Atlantic Canada. With its strong reputation in digital and precision agriculture, the Faculty of Agriculture is committed to building and leading research, training, innovation, and industry partnerships in these areas.

About the Faculty of Computer Science

The Faculty of Computer Science is a research focused faculty with over 55 faculty members, including Tier I and Tier II Canadian Research Chairs. Our intersect across disciplines from oceans and agriculture to healthcare and the arts in core areas, including: , , , , and . The Faculty is also home of the , an international hub for excellence in big data research. Around one quarter of our 2400 students are enrolled in master’s or doctoral programs. The Faculty also partners with other Faculties and departments to offer various multi-disciplinary study streams under the Master of Digital Innovation and is an active participant in the .

Dalhousie’s Faculties of Computer Science and Agriculture offer supportive, inclusive, multicultural, research-oriented environments with a firm commitment to justice, equality, diversity and inclusion. They offer reasonable teaching loads (with excellent TA support), and competitive pay and benefits (including health insurance, dental insurance and an exceptional pension plan). The Faculties support new hires with moving assistance and start-up funding. Researchers will enjoy the collaborative lab environment; mentoring; peer support for teaching, research, and grant writing; and extensive ties to local industry.

Dalhousie is the leading graduate and research university of Atlantic Canada, with more than 18,500 students, including 3500 in graduate programs, from 115 countries. Dalhousie University is located in the friendly, energetic, ocean-side city of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The city and surrounding area host a wide range of cultural activities and opportunities. Excellent schools, sports facilities, and outdoor activities are also available locally.

Application review will begin on November 15, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

A complete application must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, a list of referees, and sample publications. All applications are to be made through the following link: .

Dalhousie recognizes that career paths can be diverse and that career interruptions may occur. Applicants are encouraged to include in the cover letter an explanation of the impact that any career interruptions may have had on their record of research achievement.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. In keeping with the principles of employment equity and the CRC program’s equity targets, this position is designated to candidates who self-identify in one or more of the following groups: women, gender minorities, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and Indigenous persons. All such qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie recognizes that candidates may self-identify in more than one equity-deserving group, and in this spirit, encourages applications from candidates who, in addition to belonging to the groups mentioned above, also identity as Mi’kmaq, persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. (See for definitions of the equity-deserving groups.)

Dalhousie University recognizes its obligation to accommodate candidates to ensure full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed online at: . To request accommodation at any stage in the hiring process, please contact (HR Advisor, Faculty of Computer Science).

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 10/15/2023

Close Date 11/15/2023

Open Until Filled Yes

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents * Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Cover Letter
• Teaching Statement
• Research Statement
• Sample Publication(s)
• List of referees

Optional Documents

Expected salary:

Location: Halifax, NS

Job date: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 03:14:00 GMT

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