The McGill School of Environment (MSE) invites applications for the Liber Ero (I will be free) Chair in Environment at McGill University in Montreal, Canada.
The Chair holder will have an internationally recognized record of interdisciplinary environmental research that demonstrates ability to integrate approaches of the natural and applied sciences with those of the social sciences and humanities.
He/she will have demonstrated success in attracting external research funding and leading interdisciplinary research teams, teaching at both the postgraduate and undergraduate levels,
and engaging with decision-makers regarding environmental issues.
The MSE was founded in 1998 on the principle that the resolution of current and future environmental problems requires a highly integrated and interdisciplinary approach that is informed by both the natural and applied sciences and the social sciences and humanities. The MSE uses this approach in training the next generation of leaders through a set of novel, interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs, and through innovative interdisciplinary research in environment. www.mcgill.ca/mse
The Liber Ero Chair provides the opportunity for the successful candidate to have a transformative influence on research and education within the MSE and McGill University, and on environmental challenges in Canada and internationally.
The Chair holder will help define and consolidate areas of research emphasis, will foster collaborations within and beyond the MSE, and will serve as an advisor to the MSE Director.
We seek a person of broad intellectual scope with a deep understanding of the world's most pressing environmental problems.
We anticipate that this MSE appointment will be at the rank of Full Professor but Associate Professors who fit the profile will also be considered.
The Chair holder could be cross-appointed in department(s) in Faculties of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences www.mcgill.ca/macdonald, Arts www.mcgill.ca/arts, Law www.mcgill.ca/law
and Science www.mcgill.ca/science, depending on his/her areas of expertise.
Applicants shall submit (1) a letter of intent that clearly articulates their experience with interdisciplinary environmental research that integrates natural/applied science and social science/humanities;
(2) a summary of research interests and proposed research program;
(3) a complete curriculum vitae;
(4) copies of three representative publications;
and (5) the names of at least three references by August 1, 2013.
Electronic applications are preferred marilyn.scott@mcgill.ca; copied to shannon.scott@mcgill.ca
Hard copy applications can be mailed to:
Dr. Marilyn E. Scott, Director
McGill School of Environment
McGill University
3534 University Street
Montreal QC H3A 2A7
Canada
McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities and others who may contribute to further diversification. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. McGill University, founded in Montreal, Quebec, in 1821, is Canada's leading post-secondary institution. It has two campuses, 11 faculties, 10 professional schools, 300 programs of study and more than 33,000 students. McGill attracts students from more than 160 countries around the world. www.mcgill.ca