Description

The Department of Geography, Planning and Environment in the Faculty of Arts and Science at Concordia University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Human Geography and Migration at the rank of Assistant Professor. Duties include research, teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels, and service to the institution.  

The successful candidate will have a research program primarily focused on contemporary human migration, relying on empirical qualitative or quantitative research methods. The country or region of focus and methodological specialization are open. Research themes can include (but are not limited to): digital technologies, immigration policies, climate change and human migration, migration intermediaries or migrant decision-making.  

Duties include research, teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and service to the institution. The successful candidate will contribute to the research program of the multi-institutional Canada First Research Excellence Fund of which Concordia is part, entitled, "Canada Migrant Integration in the mid-21st Century: Bridging Divides". The successful candidate will also be expected to engage meaningfully in the strategic development and scholarly activities of the Faculty of Arts and Science Institute for Migration and Society.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed their PhD in Geography or a related field. The main criteria for selection are scholarly and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high-quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding, as well as strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates are encouraged to share any career interruptions or personal circumstances that may have had an impact on their career goals in their letter of application. These will be carefully considered in the assessment process. The Department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applications from those who will contribute to that profile. Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic functions of the university, proficiency in English is required. Working knowledge of French, including reading and grading student work in French, is an asset.