<div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><b>University of Saskatchewan</b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><b>Department of Biology </b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><b>Assistant Professor </b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><b>Tenure-track; Houston Professor of Ornithology</b><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">The Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan, is seeking to fill a tenure-track Assistant
Professor position as the Stuart and Mary Houston Professor in Ornithology. This hire is supported by
endowed funds from donors Stuart and Mary Houston. </div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">The successful candidate is expected to be an
active member of the ornithology community and to maintain and enhance the University’s reputation
and capacity for research excellence in this discipline. They will be responsible for the oversight and
management of the Biology Natural History Collection, a repository of biological specimens for teaching
and research, including a large avian collection with contributions from Stuart and Mary Houston. </div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Applicants addressing fundamental questions on bird physiology, behaviour, evolution, population
biology, and interactions with the environment are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be
expected to develop a vigorous, independent, nationally- and internationally-recognized, externally funded research program. The Department is dedicated to an interactive and experience-based
approach to the education of students. The successful candidate will participate in both the
undergraduate and graduate teaching programs, including courses in ornithology and ecology. </div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">The Department of Biology is a diverse department with vibrant graduate and undergraduate programs.
The successful candidate is expected to build on the Department’s distinctive strength in ornithological
research. The Houston Professor will complement existing faculty members with expertise in avian
biology, have access to aviaries and research facilities at the Facility for Applied Avian Research, and
will benefit from existing collaborations with Ducks Unlimited Canada, Environment and Climate Change
Canada, and Birds Canada. </div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">The Department believes equity, diversity, and inclusion strengthen the community and enhance
excellence, innovation and creativity. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work
and learning environments. </div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">The College of Arts & Science offers a dynamic combination of programs in the Sciences, Social
Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts. There are more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students
enrolled in the College, and over 300 faculty members, including 9 Canada Research Chairs. The
College emphasizes student and faculty research, interdisciplinary programs, community outreach and
international opportunities. </div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on Treaty 6
Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. Saskatoon is a city with a diverse and thriving economic base,
a vibrant arts community, and a full range of leisure opportunities. USask has a reputation for excellence
in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and
professional programs to a student population of over 27,000. </div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><b><u>Qualifications</u></b>: Applicants must have a Ph.D. and relevant post-doctoral experience with an established
record of research excellence. They should have demonstrated research impact through quality
publications in peer-reviewed journals or equivalent research outputs. </div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><b><u>Salary</u></b>: Salary bands for the 2022-2023 academic year: Assistant professor $99,945 to $120,099 </div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><b><u>Benefits</u></b>: The position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and
extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term
disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional
expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program. </div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><b><u>Application Procedure</u></b>: Interested candidates must submit via email: a cover letter outlining
qualifications for the position; a detailed curriculum vitae; a statement of research focus; a statement of
teaching philosophy, and a list of three references who may be contacted later to provide letters of
support. </div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Dr. Christopher Todd, Head</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Department of Biology
College of Arts and Science</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">University of Saskatchewan</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">112 Science Place</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5E2 Canada</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Telephone: (306) 966-4400</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Fax: (306) 966-4461</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Email: <a href="mailto:biology.head@usask.ca">biology.head@usask.ca</a></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">All qualified candidates, Canadian or other nationalities, are encouraged to apply. Due to federal
immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens,
permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the
appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated. </div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Review of applications will begin November 15, 2023; however, applications will be accepted and
evaluated until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is on or after July 1, 2024. </div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font size="1">The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for
Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and
learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration
requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations
to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please
notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous
communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees
provide to strengthening these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of
Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing
Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. <b>Successful candidates that assert Indigenous
membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with
documentation. </b>The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the
Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another.
Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.</font><br></div></div></div></div><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div lang="EN-US" link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style="word-wrap:break-word"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u></p><div><div><div><br></div></div></div>
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