The Department of Geography at the University of Lethbridge is seeking an Academic Assistant for a continuing (probationary) position beginning July 1, 2007. Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Geography (or related discipline) with experience instructing geomatics, and quantitative and physical geography laboratories. The applicants should possess excellent skills in GIS and Remote Sensing and will be required to instruct laboratory components of courses using software such as Arc/GIS, MapInfo, and ENVI software. The ability to instruct geography laboratories in Geomorphology, Atmospheric Science, Soils, Remote Sensing and GIS would be an asset.
The position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The University is an inclusive and equitable campus encouraging applications from qualified women and men including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Aboriginal persons.
Please send a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, transcripts, and a letter of application (all materials in hard copy; electronic submissions will not be accepted) and the full contact information of three referees to:
Ivan Townshend, Chair
Department of Geography
The University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4
Email: towni0@uleth.ca
To expedite the handling of applications, please have referees send their supporting letters directly to the above address. The closing date for the competition is April 2, 2007.