[IGSMAIL-5479]: Tenure-track position in Geomatics Engineering at York University, Toronto
Sunil Bisnath
sbisnath at yorku.ca
Wed Nov 15 09:12:51 PST 2006
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IGS Electronic Mail 15 Nov 09:12:53 PST 2006 Message Number 5479
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Author: Sunil Bisnath
The Faculty of Science and Engineering, York University, Toronto,
Ontario, Canada is seeking applications for one tenure-track
professorial stream position in Geomatics Engineering. Preference
will be given to candidates who have achieved excellence in research
areas that complement the ongoing research activity at York
University. Earth Science and Geomatics Engineering research is
carried out within the Department of Earth and Space Science &
Engineering (www.yorku.ca/esse). Current research includes remote
sensing of Earths surface and atmosphere from space, development of
technology for lidar and spectroscopic techniques in remote sensing,
synthetic aperture radar, space geodesy and geodynamics, geological
applications of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and the
development of new GIS techniques.
Applications for an Assistant Professor appointment are invited from
candidates with expertise in one or more of the following
specializations: geodesy, positioning and navigation, geodynamics and/
or geophysics, photogrammetry and remote sensing, geohazards and
disaster mitigation. (Ref.# GE06GEO).
The candidate must hold earned undergraduate and PhD degrees in
Engineering, or a closely related discipline. The successful
candidate shall demonstrate commitment to the engineering profession
by being licensed as a Professional Engineer, or by becoming licensed
soon after appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to
develop strong, externally funded research programs, and contribute
to teaching Engineering courses at the undergraduate and graduate
levels. The successful candidate should be eligible for appointment
to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. This position is to commence July
1, 2007, and is subject to budgetary approval.
York University has an Affirmative Action Program with respect to its
faculty and librarian appointments. The designated groups are: women,
racial/visible minorities, persons with disabilities and aboriginal
peoples. Persons in these groups should self-identify in order to
participate in the Affirmative Action Program. The Faculty of Science
and Engineering welcomes applications from persons in these groups.
The Affirmative Action Program can be found on Yorks website at
www.yorku.ca/acadjobs/ or a copy can be obtained by calling the
affirmative action office at 416.736.5713. All qualified candidates
are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent
residents will be given priority.
Applicants should forward a curriculum vitae, an outline of their
research plans, single copies of three publications, and the names
and contact details of three references, by December 15, 2006, to:
Chair, Search Committee
School of Engineering
Room 1012F, Computer Science and Engineering Building
York University
4700 Keele St.
Toronto, ON Canada M3J 1P3
Applicants should indicate clearly the reference number of the
position for which they are applying, their professional engineering
status, and affirmative action details.
Apologies for cross-postings.
Dr. Sunil Bisnath
Assistant Professor - Geomatics Engineering
Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering
Petrie Science and Engineering Bldg, 129
York University 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3J 1P3
E-mail: sbisnath at yorku.ca Tel: 416.736.2100 ext 20556 Fax:
416.736.5817
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