Assistant Professor Position in Global Urbanism/Urbanization
The Department of Geography at The University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver campus invites
applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Human Geography. The
Department seeks a dynamic scholar with broad intellectual interests in global urbanism/urbanization,
who will contribute to teaching in the Human Geography. The Department places a premium on
theoretical ambition and methodological innovation, especially welcoming applications from candidates
with research and teaching interests in East/Southeast/South Asia, although other regional specialisms
will also receive full consideration. The successful candidate will have demonstrated research excellence
and excellence (or potential for excellence) in teaching, and will be expected to maintain an active
program of research, publishing, graduate and undergraduate teaching, and to participate fully in
graduate supervision, departmental service, events, and initiatives.

The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2017 or January 1 2018. The closing date for
applications is November 20, 2016. Applicants should have a Ph.D. (or provide solid indication of
imminent completion) in geography or a related field.

Applicants must apply through the UBC faculty careers website, http://www.facultycareers.ubc.ca/24709
(Job ID: 24709). They must upload (in the following order): a cover letter or letter of application; a
curriculum vitae that lists the names and contact information of three referees; statements of research
and teaching interests; a statement identifying their contributions, or potential contributions, to
diversity, along with their ability to work with a culturally international student body; a publication
sample; and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Only complete applications will be considered by the
search committee.

Questions may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Geraldine Pratt, gpratt@geog.ubc.ca.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

For more information about our department, go to: http://www.geog.ubc.ca/

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community.
We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal
persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and
others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. All qualified
persons are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given
priority.