sons of minority sexual orientation or
gender identity, visible minorities, women,
and others who may contribute to diversifi-
cation. All qualified applicants are encour-
aged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.
[25233]
English Literature
Huron University College - Huron at
Western - British Literature: Romantics to
the Present. The English Department at
Huron University College at Western Uni-
versity invites applications for a two-year
limited-term position at the rank of Assis-
tant Professor in areas of British Literature
from Romantics to the present. The
appointment will begin on July 1, 2013, sub-
ject to budgetary approval. Huron is
devoted to undergraduate liberal arts educa-
tion, delivered on a human scale. Evidence
of excellence in undergraduate teaching
will be considered an asset, as will the abil-
ity to contribute to interdisciplinary and
extra-curricular programs in the Faculty of
Arts and Social Science. Willingness to con-
tribute to new course development will also
be considered an asset. Candidates should
hold, or be near completion of, a PhD in
English. To apply, candidates should for-
ward a cover letter, an updated curriculum
vitae, a summary of their research and spe-
cific teaching interests, a pedagogical dos-
sier (including a statement of teaching
philosophy, evidence of successful teaching,
and sample course plans), and should
arrange for three confidential letters of rec-
ommendation (to be sent separately) to: Dr.
Corinne Davies, Chair of English, Huron
University College, 1349 Western Road,
London, Ontario, Canada, N6G 1H3. Appli-
cations will be reviewed starting December
1, 2012. All qualified applicants are encour-
aged to apply; however, Canadians and per-
manent residents will be given priority.
Huron University College is committed to
the highest standards of equity and encour-
ages applications from qualified women
and men, members of minorities, aboriginal
peoples, and persons with disabilities.
Huron values its place in an interconnected
world and desires to create a diverse and
equitable employment and educational
environment that recognizes the inherent
worth and dignity of every person.[25101]
York University is delighted to announce the creation of the Lassonde School
of Engineering. Supported by a generous donation from Pierre Lassonde and by
the Government of Ontario and York University, totalling more than $100M, this
ambitious project builds on the successes of the present School of Engineering, which
currently offers fully accredited and innovative programs in Computer Engineering,
Geomatics Engineering, and Space Engineering. We are currently expanding with new
programs in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Civil Engineering, and Chemical Engineering. The Software Engineering position will be
in York’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering (to be renamed Electrical
Engineering and Computer Science), which is a leading academic and research
department in Canada, with 45 research-active faculty members, offering a range
of undergraduate programs in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software
Engineering, Digital Media, and Computer Security, as well as research-intensive MSc,
MASc and PhD degrees in Computer Science and Engineering.
YORK UNIVERSITY
offers a world-class,
modern, interdisciplinary
academic experience
in Toronto, Canada’s
most multicultural city.
York is at the centre
of innovation, with a
thriving community
of 62,000 students,
faculty and staff, as
well as over 250,000
alumni worldwide. York’s
11 Faculties and 28
research centres are
committed to providing
an engaged learning and
research environment
that cuts across
traditional academic
boundaries.
Lassonde School of
Engineering
TENURE-TRACK POSITION
Software Engineering
Applications are invited for a tenure-track position in Software Engineering, in the
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, York University, at the Assistant
or Associate Professor level. The salary will be commensurate with experience and
qualifications. The position calls for research excellence in Software Engineering with
an emphasis on mission-critical systems, dependable safety-critical systems, industrial-
strength formal methods for software systems, high-assurance business and mobile
systems, and rigorous methods for verifying, validating and certifying software systems.
Outstanding candidates in all areas of software engineering are invited to apply. This
position will play a key role in the development of the Software Engineering Program
within the Lassonde School of Engineering. The position is to commence July 1, 2013.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in Software Engineering or a related field,
post-doctoral experience and an outstanding research record, and will be expected
to develop a strong, externally funded research program. The successful candidate
shall demonstrate commitment to the engineering profession by being licensed as
a Professional Engineer, or by becoming licensed soon after appointment. Applicants
should also demonstrate excellence, or the promise of excellence, in teaching. The
successful candidate will be expected to teach in the Department of Computer Science
and Engineering at the undergraduate and graduate levels and supervise graduate
students. The successful candidate must be eligible for prompt appointment to the
Faculty of Graduate Studies. Further information about the Department of Computer
Science and Engineering can be found at www.cse.yorku.ca.
Environmental Public Health
University of Waterloo - Public Health
Environment/Toxicology. The School of
Public Health and Health Systems at the
University of Waterloo seeks an exceptional
teacher, researcher, and mentor for a tenure
track assistant or associate professor in
environmental public health. The position
requires a PhD in environmental health,
toxicology, or a related field with an empha-
sis on human health and population inter-
vention and protection. Applicants with an
MD and graduate or fellowship training in
environmental health will also be consid-
ered. Applicants must have expertise in gen-
Applicants should forward (as hard copy, only) a curriculum vitae, an outline of their
research plans, a statement of teaching interests and experience, and single copies of
three publications, and arrange to have three signed letters of reference (hard copies)
forwarded directly, to: Chair, Search Committee for Software Engineering, Lassonde
School of Engineering, Room 1012M, Lassonde Building, York University,
4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3. Tel: 416.650.8135. E-mail:
eng@yorku.ca. All application material must be received by November 15, 2012. All
positions at York University are subject to budgetary approval.
yorku.ca/acadjobs
York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can
be found on York’s 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.
