Faculty position in LCA / Industrial Ecology, University of Victoria

UVic Department of Civil Engineering is seeking to hire a faculty member with a preference for outstanding women candidates. This is in accordance with the University of Victoria’s Equity Plan, and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC human rights code. The Department is seeking to develop an environment that nurtures high quality learning for all students and we value the role that gender diversity, amongst other factors, contributes to this goal. The appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level, with rank depending on accomplishments and experience.

The appointee will contribute to the development of a green Civil Engineering Program and must be motivated and skilled to conduct engineering work towards reducing environmental impacts of human activities. Candidates are expected to demonstrate excellence in research, graduate student supervision, and teaching. An exceptional research record is required including substantial recent publications in top-tier venues.

Scholarly expertise in one of the following areas is required: life-cycle assessment; industrial ecology; infrastructure management; or solid waste management. The successful applicant will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise graduate students, establish an active research program, and participate in the academic affairs of the university. Ability to teach undergraduate engineering courses in environmental policy; and environmental pollution is required.

Candidates for the position must have a Ph.D in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering, or a related field, together with excellent verbal and written communication, and experience of collaboration with colleagues of engineering and non-engineering backgrounds. Candidates must be registered as a professional engineer or be eligible for and committed to registration.

The University of Victoria is situated on southern Vancouver Island in the City of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. The University is one of the leading universities in Canada with a reputation for excellence in research and teaching. Victoria is in a scenic locale with a pleasant climate year round. Faculty appointments at the University of Victoria are governed by the provisions of the Collective Agreement. Members are represented by the University of Victoria Faculty Association (www.uvicfa.ca).

Applications should include in a single PDF, a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research objectives and interests, and the names, addresses, telephone number, and email addresses of at least four referees. Applications should be submitted electronically by December 10, 2017 at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/10129 addressed to:

Dr. Chris Kennedy, Chair, Department of Civil Engineering,

University of Victoria PO Box 1700,Victoria, BC, Canada, V8W2Y2

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The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada are requested to self-identify themselves in their application.