[URBANTH-L] JOB: Tenure-track Position in Community Planning and Development

[Angela Jancius]

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Tenure-track Position in Community Planning and Development

Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

The Department of Geography, Planning and Environment at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, invites applications for one tenure-track appointment in the field of Community Planning and Development, with core interests in the social and cultural geography of cities and issues of social and environmental equity. The Department would welcome research in areas such as neighborhood development, inner-city revitalization, affordable housing, public space or food security.  A PhD and a degree in planning or a closely related field is required. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a studio course.

Applications must consist of a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, copies of recent publications, a statement of teaching philosophy/interests, a statement of research achievements, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Candidates must also arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to:
 
Dr. Norma Rantisi, Search Committee Chair 
Department of Geography, Planning and Environment
Concordia University
1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W. 
Montreal, Quebec H3G 1M8 
Canada
norma.rantisi at gmail.com
http://gpe.concordia.ca/

Subject to budgetary approval, we anticipate filling this position, normally at the rank of Assistant Professor, for July 1, 2010. Unless otherwise stipulated in the descriptions on our website, candidates should have a PhD. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. All applications should reach departments no later than November 2, 2009. All inquiries about the position should be directed to Norma Rantisi (norma.rantisi at gmail.com). For additional information, please visit our website at http://artsandscience1.concordia.ca/  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Concordia University is committed to employment equity.