Laurentian University, Harquail School of Earth Sciences

The Harquail School of Earth Sciences (hes.laurentian.ca) at Laurentian University offers some of the most comprehensive field- and laboratory-based Earth Science research, undergraduate and graduate programs in North America.

Located in the world’s largest geology and mining cluster, in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, on the rim of one of the world’s oldest, largest, and best-exposed asteroid impact sites, we have a setting for field-based teaching and research that cannot be duplicated elsewhere.

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TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN SEDIMENTARY GEOLOGY

The Harquail School of Earth Sciences at Laurentian University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Sedimentary Geology and related disciplines, preferably starting on January 1st, 2025.

We seek an innovative individual with excellent teaching and research skills who will complement our current expertise and contribute to the growth of our programs, which have a focus on ore deposits.

Teaching responsibilities will span a wide range of aspects of sedimentary geology at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

In addition to a teaching and research focus in clastic, carbonate, or chemical sedimentary rocks, the successful candidate should also have the ability to effectively teach courses in related subdisciplines.

Development of a vigorous, externally funded research program, is expected, including supervision of BSc, MSc, and PhD students.

The successful candidate will have the following essential qualifications:

• A PhD degree in Earth Sciences or related field. Candidates must have completed a PhD degree by the start date of the appointment.
• Evidence of the ability to effectively teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Evidence of high-quality research and scholarship with the potential to work collaboratively with colleagues, secure funding, and build internal and external collaborations
• A commitment to promoting a diverse, inclusive, and vibrant academic and work environment.

In addition to active engagement and participation in teaching and research, the successful candidate will be expected to make contributions through service to the School, Faculty, University, and broader community.
Passive bilingualism (French/English) is a condition for tenure, with English as the language of instruction.
The Harquail School of Earth Sciences (HES.laurentian.ca) is home to the Mineral Exploration Research Centre (MERC.laurentian.ca), the administrative lead for the Metal Earth Project, the largest mineral exploration research project in Canada. Laurentian University, Canada’s Mining University, is also home to the Goodman School of Mines.

The successful applicant will have access to a wide range of analytical equipment (https://hes.laurentian.ca/research/analytical-facilities), including a LA-ICP-MS facility, µXRF, fluid inclusion lab, X-ray diffractometers, SEM-EDS, Raman microscope, and complete sample preparation facilities. Additional facilities are available in the Perdue Central Analytical Facility and the Geoscience Laboratories of the Ontario Geological Survey, located on the university campus.

Laurentian University, located on Atikameksheng Anishnawbek territory in Sudbury, Ontario, serves more than 8000 students and is one of two bilingual universities in Ontario. Committed to its bilingual, tri-cultural mandate, Laurentian University offers an outstanding university experience in English and French with a comprehensive approach to Indigenous education. Laurentian’s beautiful, forested campus is surrounded by fresh-water lakes, conservation lands and hundreds of kilometres of cross-country and hiking trails while situated in the geographic centre of Greater Sudbury, northern Ontario’s major urban centre (population 168,000). Laurentian University has close and productive ties to Science North, SNOLAB, Health Sciences North and multiple post-secondary institutions.

Application Requirements

A complete application package should be sent as a single PDF file to the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic (academic-careers@laurentian.ca) with the subject line “Application for Faculty Position in Sedimentary Geology.”

A complete application includes the following:

• A cover letter (including one of the two statements about citizenship/resident status specified below)
• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
• A statement of current and prospective teaching experience and interests, along with a statement of teaching philosophy
• An overview of current and prospective research interests
• The names and contact information for three academic references.
  Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of reference sent to the email address above.

Review of applications will begin on October 13, 2024.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Laurentian University is an inclusive and welcoming community committed to employment equity. Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.
Laurentian University’s bilingualism policy (Section 7.3.b) provides a provision regarding the language requirement for persons self-identifying as First Nations, Métis or Inuit. (https://laurentian.ca/bilingualism)

The successful candidate will be part of the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA). Candidates are encouraged to consult the Collective Agreement at www.lufappul.ca.

Laurentian University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic for more information (pvpa@laurentian.ca).

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. To comply with federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information as to how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship; however, all applicants must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada” OR “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada” in their cover letter.
Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.