ONTARIO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE School of Environmental Sciences
Assistant Professor Position — Tenure Track
Environmental Management of Agricultural Resources School of Environmental Sciences Ridgetown Campus, University of Guelph
The School of Environmental Sciences of the University of Guelph invites applications from outstanding candidates for a full-time, tenure track, position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of environmental management of agricultural resources. The successful candidate will be located at the Ridgetown Campus and have the responsibility for developing an independent research program addressing environmental issues relevant to the Canadian/Ontario Agri-food system. Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in agricultural engineering, or agricultural or environmental sciences. Applicants must have clear potential for securing research funding, teaching diploma and undergraduate degree courses, and a strong interest in extension of research to key stakeholders. The start date is negotiable, but it is hoped that the incumbent will take up the post not later than May, 2012.
The successful applicant will engage in: research (40%); extension and service (20%); and diploma and degree program teaching and supervising graduate students (40%). Applicants should be able to teach courses at the degree and diploma level in some or all of these areas: agricultural engineering, agricultural resource management and environmental science. Research specialization should be focused on environmental issues relevant to agriculture in Ontario/Canada and could include but is not limited to: agricultural waste/nutrient management, biofuel/biomass crop use, or agricultural water use management.
The position resides at the Ridgetown Campus of the University of Guelph -200 km southwest of Guelph, in the heart of one of the most productive and diverse agricultural regions of Canada. The campus has recognized strengths in applied agriculture, economics, bio-resource management, and environmental sciences. Further information can be obtained at www.ridgetownc.uoguelph.ca. Although resident at Ridgetown, the incumbent will hold a faculty position within the School of Environmental Sciences at the University of Guelph. Further information can be obtained at www.ses.uoguelph.ca.
The University of Guelph is committed to an employment equity program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff. We therefore particularly encourage applications from qualified Aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications. Consideration of applications will begin on February 15, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.
Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement and full contact details for three professional references, directly to: Ms. Jo-Anne Scarrow Secretary to the Director School of Environmental Sciences University of Guelph Guelph, ON N1G 2M7 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
