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and ways of knowing and learning. UW, the ranked and field relevant journals, the sub- All qualified candidates are invited to apply
College of the Environment and the Depart- mitted research statement, presentations online by clicking the link below. Application
ment of Earth and Space Science offer a range at significant conferences, a track record materials must include the following:
of networking, mentoring and professional of obtaining independent research funding, • Cover letter (maximum 2 pages)
development opportunities for junior faculty. awards and accolades and strong endorse- • Current curriculum vitae
QUALIFICATIONS. Applicants must apply ments from referees of high standing. • A statement outlining contributions to
through the UW’s Interfolio portal at https:// Evidence of excellence in teaching will be equity, diversity, and inclusion, which might
apply.interfolio.com/116035. The selected can- provided through teaching accomplishments, cover topics such as (but not limited to):
didates must have a Ph.D., or foreign equivalent the teaching dossier (with required materials research or teaching that incorporates a
in a relevant field by the start of the appoint- outlined below) submitted as part of the appli- focus on underrepresented communities,
ment. The anticipated start date is September cation, as well as strong letters of reference. the development of inclusive pedagogies, or
1, 2023. The successful candidate will be expected to the mentoring of students from underrepre-
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS. Applicants sented groups (1 page)
should indicate in the cover letter which posi- contribute substantively to both graduate and • A research statement outlining current and
tion best fits their interest and expertise. All undergraduate teaching in the Department. future research interests (maximum 3 pages)
applications will be reviewed by a single hiring Candidates are also expected to show evi- • Electronic copies of three most significant
committee, and all applicants will be consid- dence of a commitment to equity, diversity, research publications
ered for both positions. Review of applications inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful A teaching dossier to include:
will begin January 3, 2023. and collegial learning and working environ- • a statement of teaching interests and phi-
Required materials include: *A one-page ment demonstrated through the application losophy (maximum 2 pages)
cover letter; *Curriculum vitae with publication materials. Demonstration of how the candidate • any other documentation demonstrating
list; *Three statements (no more than 10 pages would bring new perspectives to the Depart- excellence in teaching, which can include
total) addressing (1) research and leadership ment, experiences, and meaningful plans for activities as a teaching assistant or course
accomplishments, as well as future research connecting to groups that have been histori- instructor, experience leading successful
plans; (2) a statement on teaching and mentor- cally marginalized in the geosciences are cri- workshops or seminars, mentorship, out-
ing, including evidence of teaching effective- teria that will be considered in our evaluation reach or conference presentation or post-
ness; and (3) contributions or plans to support of excellence. ers, as well as teaching evaluations, course
diversity, equity, and inclusion (see http://www Salary will be commensurate with qualifica- materials.
.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/); tions and experience. Applicants must provide the name and
*Contact information for three (3) references. The University of Toronto provides excep- contact information of three references. The
Questions about the application process tional opportunities for collaborative and inter-
or position in general should be addressed to disciplinary research and teaching, and actively University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will auto-
matically solicit and collect letters of reference
essasst@uw.edu. encourages cutting-edge scholarship. Further- from each after an application is submitted
more, it offers the excitement of working with a (this happens overnight). Applicants remain
Assistant Professor, Near Surface diverse, high-achieving student population. The responsible for ensuring that references sub-
Geophysics, University of Toronto Department of Earth Sciences maintains a suite mit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by
The Department of Earth Sciences [ https:// of modern equipment for hands-on geophysics the closing date.
www.es.utoronto.ca/ ] in the Faculty of Arts teaching, and offers a vibrant, top-ranked Earth Submission guidelines can be found at http://
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and Science at the University of Toronto invites Sciences graduate program [ https://www es uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter
applications for a full-time tenure stream posi- .utoronto.ca/programs/graduate/ ] spanning should be uploaded into the dedicated fields.
tion in Near Surface Geophysics. The appoint- the three campuses of the University of Toronto Please combine additional application materi-
ment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, (including the Department of Physical and Envi- als into one PDF file.
with an expected start date of July 1, 2023. ronmental Sciences at University of Toronto If you have any questions about this posi-
Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Scarborough [ https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/ tion, please contact Ampy Tolentino, Assistant
earth or environmental sciences, geophys- physsci/welcome-physical-environmental- to the Chair of Earth Sciences, at geol_sec@
ics, physics, or a closely related discipline by sciences ] and the Department of Chemical es.utoronto.ca.
the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, and Physical Sciences at University of Toronto All application materials, including refer-
with a demonstrated record of excellence in Mississauga) [ https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/ ence letters, must be received by December
research and teaching. We seek candidates cps/welcome-cps ]. The successful candidate 15, 2022.
whose research and teaching interests com- would also have ample opportunity to engage Assistant Professors, Water-Earth
plement and enhance our existing depart- with cognate units such as the School of Surface Processes Cluster Hire,
mental strengths. [ https://www.es.utoronto the Environment [https://www.environment
.ca/ people/faculty/ ] The successful candidate .utoronto ca/ ], the Archaeology Centre [ https:// University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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would be pursuing innovative research in near- archaeology.utoronto.ca/ ], the Centre for The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
surface geophysics, combining field-based invites applications for up to three tenure track
and modelling approaches to topics such as Global Change Science [ https://cgcs.physics positions in a Water-Earth surface processes
hydrogeology, cryosphere science, natural .utoronto.ca/ ], the Climate Positive Energy Ini- themed Cluster Hire at the Assistant Professor
hazards, archaeology, forensics, and/or other tiative [ https://cpe.utoronto.ca/ ], or the Faculty level as part of an interdisciplinary cluster in the
environmental aspects of critical zone science. of Applied Science and Engineering [ https:// broad field of Sustainability in Arid Lands. Two
The successful candidate will be expected to www.engineering.utoronto.ca/ ]. Opportunities of the positions will be in the fields of Water-
pursue impactful and independent research at are also available to work with a wide range of Earth surface processes (Position Numbers
the highest international level and to establish public and private organizations, groups, and P0023073, P0103372, and the third will include
an outstanding, competitive, and externally institutions that reflect the region’s diversity. a charge to spearhead the development of an
funded research program. Seen as one of the most multicultural places online MS program in Water Resources Man-
Candidates must provide evidence of in the world, Toronto is a thriving cultural and agement (Position Number P0027657). Full
research excellence, which can be demon- intellectual hub offering an outstanding quality details are provided in the job announcement
strated by a record of publications in top- of life. (link: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/

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