Junior University Research Chair

University Canada West

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct high-quality research in the candidate's area of expertise, with a focus on producing impactful and innovative contributions.
• Participate in scholarly activities such as publishing peer-reviewed articles, presenting at conferences, and seeking external funding to support research endeavors.
• Provide effective teaching to undergraduate and/or graduate students, using innovative pedagogical methods and promoting a supportive learning environment.
• Participate in service and administrative duties within the university and broader academic community, which may include serving on committees, mentoring students, and contributing to outreach initiatives including traveling internationally.
• Support and supervise students and faculty in their research endeavors and participate in recruitment initiatives.
• Participate in grants bids to fund research, and other forms of income generation.
• Work collaboratively with other colleagues to foster productive interdisciplinary partnerships to enhance research and teaching efforts.

Personal specifications:

• You have graduated with a PhD in a related field in the past ten years, demonstrating exceptional promise and potential for scholarly achievement.
• Strong research background with evidence of significant productivity, such as publications in prestigious academic journals and conference presentations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring students, with the ability to engage and inspire others.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and concepts to diverse audiences, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to contribute to the academic community through service and administrative activities and collaboration with colleagues.