Assistant Professor, Probationary Teaching Intensive Tenure Track, Hard Rock Geologist

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Post End Date: This posting will close at 12:01 am on March 11, 2025

About Brock University

With a student population of more than 19,000, Brock is renowned for its exceptional campus experience and high level of student satisfaction. Brock offers 150 undergraduate and graduate degrees in six academic faculties and is home to world-class instructors and researchers making breakthroughs of all kinds each and every day. Founded in 1964 by the Niagara community, Brock remains a proud partner committed to improving the vitality of the region even as it extends its global reach.

Our Geography

Brock is located on a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in the Niagara Region of Ontario, Canada. This unique region intersects Lakes Ontario and Erie and is home to nearly 500,000 residents. Brock is one of the region’s top employers, and is a significant contributor to the economic, intellectual and cultural fabric of the area. Niagara provides abundant recreation, cultural and lifestyle options and is just a short drive from the Greater Toronto Area and the United States border.

What we Offer

Brock University offers competitive salary and benefits and ample support for research and sabbaticals. Research resources include; conference support, start-up funding, subscriptions to major databases and access to various research funding vehicles. For candidates considering relocation, moving expenses will be administered according to the Brock University Faculty Association Collective Agreement.

About the Department of Earth Sciences

The Department of Earth Sciences offers two PGO (Professional Geoscientists Ontario, https://www.pgo.ca/)-compliant undergraduate programs, the Earth Science program and the Environmental Geoscience program. In addition to these two programs, the department offers a unique BASc program in Earth and Planetary Science Communication. The department is also currently involved in the development of a transdisciplinary Environmental Science program. Our current undergraduate complement includes ~80 majors. The department also offers a thesis-based MSc program in Earth Science. Two cross-appointed faculty members homed in the Department of Geography & Tourism Studies and one adjunct faculty member contribute to this MSc program in Earth Sciences. More information about the department can be found at: https://brocku.ca/mathematics-science/earth-sciences/

About the Position

The Department of Earth Sciences invites applications for a probationary teaching-intensive tenure stream position in hard rock geology at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2025.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department of Earth Science. In addition, the faculty member would contribute to a transdisciplinary program in Earth and Planetary Communication. The person will be expected to continue the Department’s tradition of offering experiential learning opportunities within courses and through direct supervision. While the primary expectation will be a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, some form of scholarly activity will be required and student supervision is encouraged.

Qualifications

We seek candidates for the Department of Earth Sciences with a PhD in Earth Science or related field with specialization under the broad field of hard rock geology, including but not limited to mineralogy, igneous or metamorphic petrology, structural geology, economic geology, Precambrian geology, or planetary geology. Applicants should have a promising track record of scientific and research excellence as well as demonstrated strength in teaching and research supervision.

Notes:

All documents must be submitted in electronic format (a single well-organized PDF document is preferred) via the online application system. (Note: file maximum of 5MB per attachment upload). Candidates must submit a letter of application, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests, evidence of successful high quality teaching, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references as part of their application. Applicants should also arrange for these letters of academic reference to be sent electronically to [email protected].

The closing date for applications is March 11, 2025 at 12:01 am. The final business day to apply is March 10, 2025. Inquiries should be directed to Martin J. Head, Chair of the Search Committee, [email protected].

This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Our Commitment

Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of employment equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) peoples, Black people, people with disabilities, members of visible minorities/racialized groups, and Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and additional sexually and gender diverse (2SLGBTQI+) persons are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as a member of a designated group as part of their application. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups should fill out the Self-Identification Form and include the completed form with their application.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, as outlined in the Employment Accommodation Policy https://brocku.ca/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/Employment-Accommodation-Policy.pdf. Please advise: [email protected] to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca

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