The School of Geography and Earth Sciences (SGES) at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada invites applications for a full-time tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning July or September 1, 2010 in cold regions hydrology. Qualified candidates at more senior levels will be considered under exceptional circumstances.

McMaster University is among leading Canadian universities with 24,000 fulltime undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students. SGES has 29 full time faculty members with more than 1/3 of them focusing on water related research. The Hydrological Sciences program of SGES has an excellent national and international reputation for research and teaching in cold-regions hydrology. For further information about the SGES please visit: www.science.mcmaster.ca/geo/.

The successful candidate must have a PhD in hydrology, physical geography or earth and environmental sciences at time of appointment. We are particularly interested in an individual with a strong background or research experience in physical hydrology and who undertakes field research in snow, ice and/or frozen ground hydrological processes. Research experience in northern regions is preferred. The candidate is expected to develop a well funded, externally recognized, research program. The applicant should have a strong commitment to undergraduate/graduate teaching and supervision.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Applicants should send a cover letter outlining their research interests, a copy of their curriculum vitae, a brief teaching dossier including a statement of teaching philosophy (max. 2 pp.) and evidence of teaching effectiveness. These materials may be sent as hard copy or as a pdf file. Electronic copies of no more than three published reprints or works in progress may also be sent to the Chair of the Search Committee by the closing date of 15 February 2010. Candidates are required to ensure that three referees send letters of recommendation to the Search Committee Chair by the closing date. Evaluation of files will begin on their receipt.

Dr. John Eyles
Chair, Search Committee
School of Geography and Earth Sciences
General Science Building, Room 206
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada - L8S 4K1
Tel: (905) 525-9140, Ext. 23152
Fax: (905) 546-0463
Email: eyles@mcmaster.ca