Employment Opportunities - School of the Environment

Job Postings at the TSE

Tenure-Track Position in Environmental Studies

Trent University invites applications for a tenure track appointment in the Trent School of the Environment (TSE) at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing July 1st, 2024. This position is located at Trent’s Peterborough Campus and is subject to final budgetary approval. The current salary grid can be found in the collective agreement with the Trent University Faculty Association.

A PhD degree in environmental studies or a related field is required. The ideal candidate will have interdisciplinary expertise in environmental studies & natural resource management, with research and teaching strengths that complement focal areas and programming within the TSE (see https://www.trentu.ca/environment/). Skills and experience working with external partners and professional audiences would be an asset as we seek to increase our work-integrated learning opportunities for students (e.g., placements, co-op). The successful candidate will normally teach four courses per year, including courses that are core to our Environmental and Resource Studies and Climate Change Science and Policy degree programs (e.g., Environmental Science & Sustainability (1st year), Environmental Science & Politics (2nd year), Qualitative Research Methods (2nd year) or Climate and Energy Economics (3rd year). We expect the candidate to pursue an innovative, externally funded, and policy-relevant research agenda; contribute to School and university governance; and support Trent’s commitment to teaching excellence.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collegial group of faculty, students, and community partners. We seek candidates who can collaborate across the university and with external partners in both their research and teaching activities. Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in research, teaching and service is required.

Applications should be sent in PDF format and include (1) a letter of application (no more than two pages); (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement discussing your research plans, your teaching approach and experience, your approach working with community and professional partners, and your approach to equity, diversity and inclusion (no more than four pages); and (4) the names and contact information for three references to tse@trentu.ca (Attn: Stephen Hill). Applicants may also submit a self-identification form as part of their application package. Review of applications will begin on January 30, 2024, and will continue until a candidate is selected. For inquiries about this position, please contact Dr. Stephen Hill, Director of the School of the Environment.

Trent University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Preference will be given to candidates from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous People (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities or racialized groups and LGBTQ2+ people.

Trent University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of a document/publication, please contact stephenhill@trentu.ca.

While all applicants are thanked for their interest and applications to this position, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The new Agroecology Lab in TSE is seeking undergraduate students keen on gaining experience working on field and lab research projects focused on sustainable agriculture and nature-based solutions for mitigating climate change. Research in our lab is well suited for students with knowledge on and, more importantly, motivation to learn about agriculture and ecosystem science, plant and soil science, biogeochemistry, and/or analytical and environmental chemistry. Please email Dr Kira Borden (kiraborden@trentu.ca) to discuss opportunities. Currently, we have upcoming positions for undergraduate research assistants and a project for a BSc thesis.

The Hillslope Ecohydrology Research Lab in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada are seeking a highly motivated MSc student to be part of the forest hydrology research team at Turkey Lakes Watershed. The MSc will be based at Trent University with fieldwork and data collection at Turkey Lakes Watershed, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The overarching goal of this research project is to develop a process understanding of the mechanisms that drive patterns of tree water use and its connectivity with stream water sources. Our ongoing project is funded by NSERC and the Canadian Forest Service, Great Lakes Forest Research Centre. More information at trentu.ca/environment/careers-alumni/msc-forest-hydrology-physical-geography

Postdoctoral Researcher in Aquatic Flux Measurements

The Ecosystems and Global Change Group at Trent University jointly led by Prof Andrew Tanentzap (Canada Research Chair in Climate Change and Northern Ecosystems) and Dr Erik Emilson (Research Scientist, Canadian Forest Service sector of Natural Resources Canada), is recruiting a two-year postdoctoral researcher to work on investigating the leakiness of natural climate solutions.

More information: ameriflux.lbl.gov/community/opportunity/postdoctoral-researcher-in-aquatic-flux-measurements

How to apply: Please email Andrew Tanentzap (atanentzap@trentu.ca) with a CV and a description of what you hope to get out of working with us, how your research interests are a good fit to our group, and how your past experiences make you suitable for the independent and often challenging nature of research. The post can start immediately and will remain open until filled.

Closing Date: 09/01/2023

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Unit 1 Part-Time Instructor Opportunities

If you are an enrolled Trent University graduate student and applying for a Course Instructor or Workshop Leader position, the Graduate Studies Course Instructor / Workshop Leader Approval Form must be submitted with your application

trentu.ca/humanresources/employment-opportunities/part-time-faculty-positions