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University of Northern British Columbia -
University of Northern British Columbia Location: British Columbia, Canada Institution Type: Position Type: Assistant Professor Submitted: Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
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Assistant Professor (Tenure-track Position) The University of Northern British Columbia is ranked as one of Canada’s best small universities. With a core campus in Prince George and the regional campuses throughout northern BC, the university has a strong commitment to both teaching and research. The History Program at UNBC offers programs of study leading to BA and MA degrees. For more information about the History program, visit our web site at: http://www.unbc.ca/history/index.html. The University of Northern British Columbia, in conjunction with the History Program, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the history of Europe before 1600, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2010. Located in north-central British Columbia, Prince George is a city of 80,000 people with broad cultural, educational, and recreational amenities. The city is home to a symphony orchestra, professional theatre, a WHL hockey team, a community college, and the university. Prince George is a friendly community offering a wide range of new housing at very reasonable costs. The region also offers exceptional skiing, canoeing and kayaking, fly-fishing, hiking and mountain biking. The lakes, forests and mountain of northern and central BC offer an unparalleled natural environment in which to live and work. For more information about the city of Prince George please consult www.unbc.ca/northernbc and www.seeyouinprincegeorge.ca. Applicants should have a completed PhD, an established program of research, and a record of teaching excellence. The incumbent will be expected to teach lower-level European surveys, as well as senior courses in his/her area of expertise; candidates’ ability to contribute to the graduate program will also be considered as asset. Ability to complement and extend established strengths in the history program and the university will be considered as an asset. Information that describes the research focus of the current faculty can be located at: http://www.unbc.ca/history/faculty/faculty.html Applicants should forward their curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of three references (including telephone, fax, and email information) quoting competition #FAHI20-09 to: The Office of the Provost, University of Northern British Columbia, 3333 University Way, Prince George, B.C., V2N 4Z9. Fax: (250) 960-5791. Please direct inquiries to: Dr. Jacqueline Holler, Chair of the History Program, at Telephone (250) 960-6343, Email All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Applications received on or before December 1, 2009 will receive full consideration; however applications will be accepted until the position is filled. |
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Contact Info: University of Northern British Columbia Prince George, BC |
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