Assistant Professor – Geography & Environment

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It also plays a significant role in the University’s Aviation Program, which includes BSc and BA options, as well as programs in GIS and Geo-computing. Our location in the fast-growing, Moncton-Southeast New Brunswick region presents abundant local opportunities for rural, urban and marine/coastal-focused research and experiential learning.

The Department invites applications for a full time, tenure-track position (hired at Lecturer or Assistant rank) in Human Geography/Planning. The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Geography, Planning or a complementary discipline, although candidates very near completion of their doctoral degrees will be considered. The successful candidate will contribute to both BA and BSc elements of the Department, including Aviation. The candidate will be specifically required to teach courses in Human Geography, Transportation Geography and Urban/Regional Planning. Expertise in quantitative and spatial methods is an asset. Applicants can learn more about the Department at: https://mta.ca/current-students/department-geography-and-environment.

The anticipated start date for the position is July 1, 2025 and is subject to budgetary approval. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, sample publication, evidence of effective teaching (including a teaching dossier if available), statement of teaching interests/innovation, and the names and contact information for 3 references. Applications must be submitted at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29345 and are due by January 1, 2025.

For more information contact:

Dr. Bradley Walters, Department Head and Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Geography and Environment, Mount Allison University
144 Main Street, Sackville, NB E4L 1A7
Email: bwalters@mta.ca

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