AINA is the cornerstone of a variety of world-leading research initiatives conducted by scholars from across Canada. AINA, which serves a wide variety of southern and northern stakeholders united by a common interest in the Arctic, delivers its mandate through a number of flagship programs such as Arctic journal, the Kluane Lake Research Station and the
Arctic Science and Technology Information System (ASTIS). The Institute also publishes books, manages scholarships, and maintains Canada's premier university-based library collection of northern and Arctic books and reports, in addition to a rich art and photographic collection.
The ideal candidate will be a leading scholar in one or more fields of northern inquiry and/or policy development with an academic background suitable for appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor. S/he will hold a PhD, and will possess the aptitude to develop, lead and deliver multi-disciplinary educational and research programs. Preference will be given to candidates with strong connections with academia, government, industry, and particularly with northern communities and their aboriginal and non-aboriginal governments.
The successful candidate will be appointed as AINA's Director for a renewable term of five years, and will also be cross-appointed to a home Department at the University of Calgary.
To apply, please submit curriculum vitae, a statement of northern interests, and the names and contact information of at least three referees to:
Dr. Jon Meddings
Vice-President Research
c/o Ms. Shawna Boyko
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive, N.W.
Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
Canada
E-mail: provost@ucalgary.ca
Applications will be considered, in confidence, as they are received. The University of Calgary respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, but Canadians and permanent residents will be given
priority.
Position Announcement: Executive Director, The Arctic Institute of North America, The University of Calgary
Tue, Mar 15, 2011
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in the areas of northern and Arctic inquiry to serve as Executive
Director of the Arctic Institute of North America (AINA), a major
multi-disciplinary institute of the University of Calgary that was created in 1945 to advance
the study of the North American and circumpolar Arctic through the natural and social sciences, the arts, and the
humanities. This opportunity comes at a time of unprecedented interest in the Arctic within governments, academia, industry, and the media, and at a time when Northerners feel increasing pressures from a unique convergence of issues that revolve around climate change, resource development, sovereignty, security and social conditions.
the study of the North American and circumpolar Arctic through the natural and social sciences, the arts, and the
humanities. This opportunity comes at a time of unprecedented interest in the Arctic within governments, academia, industry, and the media, and at a time when Northerners feel increasing pressures from a unique convergence of issues that revolve around climate change, resource development, sovereignty, security and social conditions.