Tenure Track Position in Environmental Planning
(CS-T-105)
The
Opportunity:
The
School of Urban and Regional Planning in the Faculty of Community Services at
Ryerson University
(https://ift.tt/2BpfRSE) invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment at
the rank of Assistant
Professor
effective July 1, 2019, subject to final budgetary approval.
The
primary research and teaching interests of the successful candidate must be in
the following area:
Environmental
Planning as it relates to climate change, hazards and resiliency, land use and
health with skills in
data
analysis and quantitative methods.
The
School of Urban and Regional Planning, consisting of approximately
450 undergraduate and 70 graduate
students,
prides itself both on the quality of its teaching and the breadth and
excellence of its research. The
School
offers a four-year undergraduate planning degree, a two-year
Post-Baccalaureate/Diploma planning degree
and
a Master of Planning degree in Urban Development, all of which are
professionally accredited by the Planning
Institutes
of Canada. The School is a significant contributor to planning education in
Canada and is particularly well
known
for the quality of its applied approach to planning education, especially
studio-based teaching, and its
excellent
students. We have a large, loyal and engaged alumni network, and we are
approaching our 50th
anniversary.
The School is actively engaged in two new research centres: The Centre for
Urban Research and Land
Development
and the City Building Institute.
Responsibilities:
The
successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching and
research agenda of the School as well
as
the mandate of the Faculty of Community Services and the University. They will
be expected to teach a variety
of
core and elective professional urban planning courses at both the undergraduate
and graduate levels. The
candidate
will be expected to pursue an innovative and independent research program that
is externally funded
and
produces cutting-edge, high quality research, as well as demonstrating a
commitment to collegiality and
service
to the school, university, and community.
Qualifications:
The
successful candidate must have an accredited degree in Planning, will hold a
PhD in Planning (or a related
field)
or be ABD with a defense date set. They will be expected to demonstrate high-quality
teaching, a strong
research
profile and an emerging scholarly record, as well as the capacity for collegial
service in the School, the
Faculty,
the University, the profession, and the community at large. Additional
requirements include: eligibility for
certification
as a Registered Professional Planner; teaching experience in a contemporary
studio setting;
professional
planning experience; international and regional planning experience/interest;
demonstrated potential
to
fund, conduct and disseminate research; and strong technical skills such as the
use of graphic communication,
design,
spatial analysis and/or advanced statistical software packages.
Evidence
of excellence in teaching must be provided through a teaching dossier that
outlines the teaching
philosophy,
teaching accomplishments, including experience with course/curriculum
review/development,
excellent
pedagogical practice, sample syllabi and teaching evaluations. Evidence of
strong communication skills
and
a demonstrated ability to supervise undergraduate and graduate students must be
provided.
Candidates
must have a demonstrated commitment to our values of Equity, Diversity and
Inclusion as it pertains
to
service, teaching, and scholarly research or creative activities, including a
demonstrated ability to make learning
accessible
and inclusive for a diverse student population.
Equity
at Ryerson:
At
the intersection of mind and action, Ryerson is on a transformative path to
become Canada’s leading
comprehensive
innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity,
diversity and inclusion as
fundamental
to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values
and we work to
embed
them in all that we do.
Ryerson
University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the
values of equity,
diversity,
and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the
broadest sense. In addition, to
correct
the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage
applications from members of
groups
that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First
Nations, Metis and Inuit
peoples,
Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with
disabilities, and those who identify
as
women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged
to apply; however,
applications
from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
As
an employer, we are working towards a people first culture and are proud to
have been selected as one of
Canada’s
Best Diversity Employers and a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2015, 2016
and 2017. To learn more
about
our work environment, colleagues, leaders, students and innovative educational
environment, visit
http://www.ryerson.ca, check out @RyersonU, @RyersonHR and @RyersonECI on
Twitter, and visit our LinkedIn
company page.
Located
in the heart of Toronto, the largest and most culturally-diverse city in
Canada, Ryerson University is
committed
to diversity, equity and inclusion. The university is known for innovative
programs built on the
integration
of theoretical and practically oriented learning and has an active “city
building” agenda led by the
President’s
office. Our undergraduate and graduate programs are distinguished by a
professionally focused
curriculum
and strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative
activities. Ryerson is also a leader
in
adult learning, with the largest university-based continuing education school
in Canada.
In
order for the University to comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting
requirements, candidates must
indicate
in their application if they are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident by
including one of the following
statements
in reference to their status: “ I am a permanent resident or
citizen of Canada ” OR “ I am not a
permanent resident or citizen of Canada .” Candidates are not required to specify their country of
origin or
citizenship
in their application.
Applicants
are asked to apply online at https://ift.tt/1qNrCpd
by submitting a letter of
application,
a
curriculum vitae, two recent writing samples, results of teaching surveys (or
equivalent evidence such as a
teaching
dossier), and the names of three references. Please note that applications on
paper or by fax will not be
accepted.
Confidential inquiries can be directed to Dr. Mitchell E. Kosny
(mkosny@ryerson.ca), Interim Director,
School of Urban & Regional Planning and
Chair, Departmental Hiring Committee (DHC). Priority will be given to
those
who apply on or before December 7, 2018, however applications will continue to
be accepted until the
position
is filled.
Aboriginal
candidates who would like to learn more about working at Ryerson University are
welcome to contact
Ms.
Tracey King, M.Ed., Aboriginal HR Consultant, Aboriginal Recruitment and
Retention Initiative, at
t26king@ryerson.ca.
This
position falls under the jurisdiction of the Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA)
and relevant information can be found
as follows:
RFA
Website: http://www.rfanet.ca.
RFA
Collective Agreement:
RFA Benefits: https://ift.tt/2QFRKEc.
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