Academic positions currently available:
- Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering (1 position)
- Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering (1 position)
- Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (1 tenure-track position)
All inquiries about specific positions should be directed to the appropriate departmental contact. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Concordia University is committed to employment equity.
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING, CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
The Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering invites applications for an Extended Term Appointment (ETA) in the area of Construction Engineering and Management at the rank of Lecturer. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Building or Civil Engineering.
Under the provisions of the current CUFA Collective Agreement, an ETA is a full-time teaching appointment with no research expectations or duties. The candidate should have a strong commitment to teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and will be expected to teach seven courses per academic year. The initial appointment is for a three-year period, with the possibility of re-appointment.
Membership or eligibility for membership in a Canadian professional engineering association is required. The appointment will be made effective July 1st, 2012 or soon thereafter. Knowledge of French is an asset. Applications should include a letter of intent, a current CV, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness and the names of three referees. Only short-listed candidates will be notified about the outcome of the application review process. All qualified applicants are invited to forward their applications to Dr. M. Zaheeruddin, Professor and Chair, Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University, 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3G 1M8, or via e-mail at zaheer@bcee.concordia.ca by June 1, 2012. Further information about the University and the Department can be found at the http://www.bcee.concordia.ca.
Concordia University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, visible minorities and disabled persons. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING, CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
is seeking outstanding applicants for a Tier I Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Industrial and Mine Waste Management. The Department is currently comprised of 32 faculty members, 14 staff members, and approximately 800 undergraduate and 500 graduate students.
The Sustainable Industrial and Mine Waste Management chair-holder will be expected to engage in theoretical and experimental research on new and innovative sustainable mine pollution control, waste management, site rehabilitation and mineral processing. Related research in predicting pollutant release of acid mine drainage (AMD), site remediation, characterization and evaluation for the chemical and mechanical properties of cement backfill, evaluating new techniques such as flotation for mining waste depollution and characterization of industrial by-products. The CRC will build academic programs and collaboration with the industry in particular and lead international collaboration and new opportunities for funding to enhance the sustainable waste management and reduce environmental impact. Government (NSERC and FQRNT) and industry funding opportunities are expected, in addition to international funding from various programs. Teaching is also an important activity of the chair-holder.
The Government of Canada funds the Canada Research Chairs Program in order to promote world-class research in Canadian Universities. Details about the federal Government’s CRC program as well as the chair selection criteria can be found at www.chairs.gc.ca.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to make a presentation of their research.
The Canada Research Chair applications, including a CV, a record of relevant research and publications, a statement of research objectives, an extended research plan, as well as the names, addresses, and current contact information of five referees, may be sent to:
Dr. M. Zaheeruddin, Chair
Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Concordia University
1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West,
Montreal, Quebec H3G 1M8 CANADA
zaheer@bcee.concordia.ca
www.bcee.concordia.ca
Review of the applications will continue until suitable candidates have been identified. The position is subject to the terms and conditions of the CRC program and contingent upon their approval.
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
is seeking outstanding applicants for a Tier I Canada Research Chair in Surface Engineering. The chair-holder will be expected to engage in theoretical and experimental research on innovative surface engineering techniques and coatings, including plasma and HVOF thermal spray coating technologies, and in their characterisation and application especially in the industrial and aerospace sectors. A strong emphasis is placed on fundamental and applied research, interdisciplinary research partnerships, and the ability to lead and develop local and national industrial collaborations as well as international collaborations. Teaching is also an important activity of the chair-holder.
The Government of Canada funds the Canada Research Chairs program in order to promote world-class research in Canadian universities. Details about the federal government's CRC program, as well as the chair selection criteria can be found at www.chairs.gc.ca. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to make a presentation of their research.
The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering is currently comprised of 40 faculty members, 24 staff members, and approximately 1100 undergraduate and 450 graduate students. The department offers undergraduate programs, course-masters, thesis-masters and PhD programs in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Industrial Engineering.
The Canada Research Chair applications, including a CV, a record of relevant research and publications, a statement of research objectives, an extended research plan, as well as the names, addresses, and current contact information of five referees, may be sent to:
Dr. Martin D. Pugh, Chair
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