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Cultures and Ecosystems at Risk

The School of Environmental Studies, in the Faculty of Social Sciences, invites applications for the Leading Edge Chair in Cultures and Ecosystems at Risk. The successful candidate will be someone with an international reputation, outstanding research, teaching and communications skills, with vision and experience around the world and commitment to working in British Columbia. The chairholder would introduce a worldwide comparative approach, incorporating or accommodating multi-disciplinary specialties, focusing on, among others, ethnoecology, as well as environmental studies, geography, anthropology, biology, indigenous studies, education, linguistics, and health. The chairholder’s goal will be to develop a research and teaching program on the strategies, capacities and knowledge required to collaborate with and support cultures at risk, especially working with vulnerable peoples to protect their language, knowledge and practices within a global cultural context. It is vital for the chairholder to instill public commitment and interest in cultures and ecosystems at risk, and to place this issue firmly in the public consciousness and onto the public policy agenda. This position is subject to funding.

Applications should include (1) a letter reviewing the candidate’s qualifications, experience, research plans, and teaching preferences; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) the names and addresses (including e-mail) of three referees.

The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, peoples of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Please see http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/leading_edge/welcome.htm for more information regarding the Leading Edge Chair.

Consideration of applications will begin on May 10, 2005

Address correspondence to:

Eric Higgs, Director

School of Environmental Studies

PO Box 1700, STN CNC

University of Victoria

Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y2