Multiple Disciplines - Kenneth Mark Drain Endowed Chair in Ethics / Schindler Endowed Professorship in Aquatic Science
Trent University
Location:
Ontario
Date posted:
2010-03-08
Department of Philosophy
Kenneth Mark Drain Endowed Chair in Ethics
The Department of Philosophy at Trent University invites applications for the Kenneth Mark Drain Endowed Chair in Ethics, to begin July 1, 2010. The Kenneth Mark Drain Endowed Chair holder will be a philosopher with a demonstrated record of distinguished and sustained research in ethics as well as a consistent record of excellence in teaching. The Kenneth Mark Drain Endowed Chair holder will teach courses in her/his area of expertise, and will participate actively in the intellectual life of the Department and the University. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Full Professor to a tenured position in the Department of Philosophy. The Drain Endowed Chair position is for an initial five year term, with the possibility of renewal for a second five year term.
A letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research program, and three confidential letters of reference should be sent to Prof. Moira Howes, Chair, Department of Philosophy, Lady Eaton College, Trent University, 1600 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada K9J 7B8.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Enquiries: Fax: (705) 748-1693; E-mail: mhowes@trentu.ca
The Philosophy Department has a philosophically diverse faculty of six full-time members, and there are approximately 120 undergraduate majors in the philosophy program. There are also opportunities for graduate teaching and supervision in related programs. For additional information about the department, visit http://www.trentu.ca/philosophy/
Department of Biology
Schindler Endowed Professorship in Aquatic Science
Trent University invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track appointment in the Department of Biology to start July 1, 2010, subject to budgetary approval. Appointment may be at any rank. Applicants must have a PhD and a record of outstanding scholarly activity, and preference will be given to those with a strong teaching record. The successful candidate is expected to establish an externally-funded research program in an aspect of fresh water Biology and to supervise MSc and PhD students in the Environmental and Life Sciences Graduate Program and/or the proposed Biology Graduate program. The successful candidate will be provided with a research laboratory in the new Department of Biology building that will be open in spring 2011.
The Schindler Endowed Professorship was established to honour Dr. David Schindler, one of the world's leading fresh water biologists. The title and an annual discretionary budget of $10,000 will be for a 5-year term, renewable for a further five years following review. Trent University is located on the Otonabee River in a region of numerous lakes and streams. It offers a broad range of research opportunities including a 100 hectare field station, on-campus Nature Areas, analytical inorganic and organic chemical equipment with an extensive mass spectrometry centre, environmental chambers, major facilities for DNA sequencing and profiling, and imaging facilities. The DNA Building also houses scientists in the Ontario Ministry of Resources that are engaged in broad array of aquatic research programs.
Completed applications should comprise a curriculum vitae, a summary of research plans, an outline of teaching philosophy and names and contact information of three referees. Review of applications will begin March 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.
Applications should be sent to Prof. Bradley White, Chair, Department of Biology, Trent University, 1600 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada K9J 7B8.
Information about the Department can be found at http://www.trentu.ca/biology Enquires: E-mail: bwhite@trentu.ca; Telephone: (705) 748-1011 ext 7113.
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Trent University provides an exceptional environment. An innovative university on a beautiful 1450-acre riverfront campus, Trent was founded in 1964 on the belief that learning is an individual, life long pursuit - and that student choice, and flexibility are part of a high quality post-secondary education. The University remains dedicated to the liberal arts and pure sciences tradition in a small university setting. It has programs in the humanities, social and natural sciences and offers a variety of professional programs.
Situated 90 minutes from Toronto, Trent University is located in Peterborough, Ontario, on the Trent Severn Waterway.
Trent University is an employment equity employer, and especially invites applications from women, Aboriginal persons, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
