Environmental Studies Association of Canada – l'Association canadienne d'études environnementales

Emotion, Space and Society: Special Issue on Ecology and Emotion*

Emotion, Space and Society invites proposals for papers relating to a
special issue on Ecology and Emotion. Proposals should be a maximum of
500 words in length and can address any aspect of the relation between
ecology, emotion and affect. For example:

• Emotion in environmental activism
• Affective ecologies
• Fearful environments
• Loving nature
• Environmental angst
• Ethics and emotional attachment to place
• Phenomenology of ecological hope.

/Emotion, Space and Society/ is a peer-reviewed quarterly journal
published by Elsevier and we welcome proposals from all
inter/disciplinary perspectives.

Proposals should be submitted to editor Mick Smith at
michael.smith@queensu.ca by Sept. 15th 2010, final papers by February
1st 2011.

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• Help identify policy-relevant research priorities,
• Initiate and coordinate research projects (with academics and experts across the campus and the country),
• Help to develop research funding proposals,
• Produce and/or edit research reports,
• Assist in the dissemination of knowledge and  reports to key audiences,
• Initiate and help organize research-policy seminars, speakers, symposia, etc.
• Oversee research competitions,
• Manage a research budget, and supervise contractors and staff,
• Foster links with external partners (research users) and build on existing relationships, and
• Act as a spokesperson for the IE and SP.

• An advanced degree in a relevant field, such as environmental economics, policy, business, or law (preferably with significant economics content);
• Relevant work experience managing research projects and developing partnerships;
• Significant research and writing experience, including in the environment-economy field;
• Working knowledge of the academic environment, preferably in Canada;
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, research and writing skills;
• Strong planning, organizational and coordination skills;
• Ability to provide specialized advice and guidance to clients and external partners;
• Bilingualism is a strong asset, as is knowledge of funders and granting councils.

Interested parties should contact Jenna Dunsby, Coordinator, at jenna@sustainableprosperity.ca with a cover letter and curriculum vitæ.   Applications are encouraged before September 2^nd, but will be accepted until the position is filled.

Original posting here.

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The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and College of Engineering & Engineering Technology at Northern Illinois University anticipate hiring a permanent director for its Institute for the Study of the Environment, Sustainability, and Energy (ESE Institute). The Institute is a new interdisciplinary unit that involves multiple departments and colleges. The institute’s goal is to conduct foundational research and educate on pressing environmental and energy-related issues.  The ESE Institute takes a comprehensive approach to applying theoretical and applied knowledge from the natural and social sciences, engineering, and the humanities to current environmental issues and policies.  With faculty associates in Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geography, Geology, History, Law, Political Science, Technology, the director will provide leadership in implementing and further developing the undergraduate and graduate degree programs and hiring additional faculty. The director will also maintain an active research program within one of the participating colleges and have primary teaching responsibilities in Environmental Studies.

Requirements:  Ph.D. required and a research record appropriate for appointment as full or associate professor with tenure in an existing department; field of scholarship is open. Other requisites include evidence of outstanding teaching, research, and scholarly publications related to environmental studies, a record of extramural funding, and experience working cooperatively with a broad, multi-disciplinary constituency. The candidate will possess outstanding leadership, management and organizational skills.

Application Process:  Candidates must send a statement of professional interest in the position and current curriculum vitae. Please list contact information for three people qualified to independently assess your candidacy. Applications may be submitted electronically at envs10dir@niu.edu, or sent by mail to Melissa Lenczewski, Interim Director, ESE Institute, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115.  Review of applications will begin October 1, 2010 and continue until filled. Contact Melissa Lenczewski, envs10dir@niu.edu or visit www.niu.edu/ese for more information.

NIU values diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body.  In keeping with this commitment, we strongly encourage applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity and understand the interrelationship of environmental issues and such factors as race, class, and gender.  NIU is an AA/EEO institution.

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This is an exciting opportunity to be the Environmental Regulatory Affairs lead for Tetra Pak in Canada.  The ideal candidate is bilingual and will work on a part-time basis from home in Ontario or Quebec. The Environmental Regulatory Affairs (ERA) Manager contributes to Tetra Pak’s success through the development and implementation of its overall environmental agenda related to packaging legislation and regulations across Canada.   The ERA Manager also ensures alignment with the global environment policy. For more information, download the pdf.

Responsibilities

• Develop & drive Tetra Pak’s agenda in Canada on environmental packaging legislation and regulations, protecting our interests and leveraging opportunities
• Develop & drive the Canadian environmental plan aligned with the market (i.e. U.S. & Canada) environmental strategy and global environmental policy
• Proactively facilitate collection & recycling infrastructure of post consumer cartons in Canada
• Work collaboratively with and manage key stakeholder relations (internally – Marketing, Sales & Communications and externally – government bodies, industry – (customers, retailers and associations), NGO’s, think-tanks and the scientific community)
• Support the Communications department with the development and adaptation of communications materials ensuring Canadian specific issues, opportunities and realities are integrated accordingly
• Develop and drive stakeholder initiatives
• Initiate / contribute to research and analysis related to environmental footprint of products and renewable resources in line with overall strategy and plan

Skills & Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in environmental regulatory affairs

• Fluent in French – verbal, written
• Well-informed about Canadian environmental packaging legislation/regulations & recycling – especially in the Provinces
• Understand the business and political decision-making process in environmental packaging legislation & regulations
• Existing, or the capability to establish, a strong network at senior level with government/ governmental bodies, trustful relationship with key think-tanks & NGO’s and within industry
• Experience from packaging or food industry is desirable
• Ability to contribute with a high level of credibility in the political, technical and debates to the successful positioning of Tetra Pak towards our key stakeholders in the political and our industry arena
• Ability to plan for & facilitate the collection & recycling of post consumer cartons
• Convincing and passionate about environment and sustainability
• Ability to understand the business opportunities and threats related to the environmental profile of our products and services, and how to leverage them
• Team player with good communication skills, combined with strong analytical skills and the capacity to translate and communicate complex facts to lay audiences
• Proactive and forward looking
• Strong leader and coach, demonstrated good command as project leader
• Outgoing personality

• Results-oriented
• 25% primarily domestic travel

Contact

To apply, please visit: www.futurestep.com and use the opportunity code “esac70650″.

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Join us in revisiting the wonderful time had by all at the ESAC 2010 conference at Concordia University in Montreal. Feel free to share your experiences and impressions of the conference in the comments section. A special thank you to the photographer Shirley Thompson, the Communications Director of ESAC for sharing these pictures.

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The Department of International Development, Community, and Environment (IDCE) at Clark University seeks an instructor to co-teach sections of core required classes in Development Theory (fall) and Project Management (spring) in their International Development and Social Change program for the 2010-2011 academic year. Responsibilities will include leading Masters level seminars and delivering lectures. We are particularly interested in a candidate who can convert fieldwork and practitioner experience into classroom content. Expertise in medical anthropology, gender/power/culture, monitoring and evaluation, research design/methods, conflict/post-conflict and development, environment, humanitarian assistance, food security, and non-governmental organizations is helpful. Discipline and geographical area are open. ABD invited to apply. Candidates with a Ph.D. or equivalent in any relevant discipline and work experience in international development are invited to apply.

Clark’s interdisciplinary department in International Development, Community, and Environment includes a core faculty of nineteen and a larger group of affiliate faculty engaged in interdisciplinary teaching, research, and programmatic activities. Please visit our website for more information: http://www.clarku.edu/departments/idce. To apply please send a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae. These should be submitted electronically to William Fisher (wfisher@clarku.edu) Review of applications will begin immediately. AA/EOE. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Tenure Track positions (2) in Environmental Policy at the rank of Associate Professor

(to commence May 1, 2011)

Sir Wilfred Grenfell College is a small (1300+ students) liberal arts and science institution and the Corner Brook Campus of Memorial University of Newfoundland.  At Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, our emphasis is on a small-class environment and teaching excellence in distinctive multi and interdisciplinary degree programs with four-year Bachelor’s degrees in Arts, Fine Arts, Science and Nursing.  We are currently working to increase enrolments, build new degree programs, acquire new infrastructure and enhance our research profile and activities.

Grenfell is developing an environmental policy institute as well as a graduate program in environmental policy to build on its distinctive multi- and interdisciplinary Bachelor’s degree.  These include Environmental Studies, Sustainable Resource Management, Environmental Science, and Tourism.  Opportunities also exist to develop research collaborations with staff from both provincial and federal agencies located on or near the Corner Brook campus.

Tenure Track positions (2) in Environmental Policy at the rank of Associate Professor
to commence May 1, 2011

Position # 1: VPA GRSS 2010 001
Position #2: VPA GRSS 2010 002

We seek to hire two (2) Associate Professors who have established, ongoing and productive research programs in environmental policy or a closely related field in the Canadian, comparative or international context.  Candidates must have a doctorate and must demonstrate experience and excellence in research, publishing, teaching and community engagement and be committed to working in an interdisciplinary environment.

We encourage applications from candidates from a variety of fields including political science, public policy/administration, law, environmental studies, environmental economics, sociology and geography.  Specific areas of expertise sought include a combination of the following: comparative public policy and politics (in particular Canadian, American and European cases); legal foundations of environmental policy; labour, business and environment; and/or political economy (Canadian and international).  Knowledge of environmental policy in energy and other related resource sectors and the ability to teach research methodologies (quantitative and qualitative) would be assets.  A research agenda of relevance to Newfoundland and Labrador would also be an asset.

The successful candidate will be a member of the Environmental Studies Program Unit and will contribute to the development of the Environmental Policy Institute and the Master of Arts in Environmental Policy.  Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Deadline for receipt of applications is October 1, 2010.  Applications should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier and the names of three references.  We suggest that candidates also include up to three peer-reviewed publications, a statement of research interests, and sample teaching evaluations along with a statement of teaching philosophy.  Applications should be sent to: Vice-Principal, Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, Memorial University of Newfoundland, University Drive, Corner Brook, NL, A2H 6P9.

Phone: (709) 637-6231; Fax (709) 637-6218; Email vice-principal@swgc.mun.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.  Memorial University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.

Source: http://www.swgc.mun.ca/admin/Pages/tenure.aspx

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The Center for Collaborative Conservation (CCC) at Colorado State University (www.collaborativeconservation.org) is hiring a Collaborative Conservation Entrepreneur to help lead a diverse coalition of stakeholders to create Colorado’s first Ecosystem Services Marketplace. The purpose of the Marketplace is to bring together buyers and sellers of ecosystem services to conserve and actively steward the public environmental benefits from private and public lands in northern Colorado. The Fellow will work with key partners regionally and nationally, including the USDA Office of Environmental Markets, Environmental Defense Fund, and Partners for Western Conservation.   This position is supported through the Wyss Fellows program, which is designed to develop future conservation leaders. As part of the program, the Fellow will have the opportunity to participate in training and other professional development activities.

Activities and Responsibilities:

· Lead and facilitate a major coalition of stakeholders, consisting of buyers (local businesses, government, consumers, and NGOs), sellers (ranchers, farmers, and foresters), and brokers, to create the Ecosystem Services Marketplace.

· Analyze the market supply and demand for ecosystem services from local landscapes, public policy incentives to catalyze local marketplaces and co-develop a handbook which helps landowners and managers to evaluate the risks and opportunities of participating in ecosystem services markets.

· Work with the USDA Office of Environmental Markets which develops national policy incentives, standards, registries and verification protocols to strengthen regional marketplace initiatives.

· Visit other groups experimenting with ecosystem service markets across the U.S. (e.g., Bay Bank, Willamette Partnership) to gather first-hand ideas to improve the design of our new Colorado initiative.

· Work with the Colorado-based Partners for Western Conservation to design and monitor public and private sector payments to ranchers.

· Explore connecting the Marketplace to the growing “locavore” movement to leverage our efforts.

· Take (and receive credit for) classes on ecosystem services, environmental economics, social entrepreneurship, fundraising, environmental communication, media relations, public deliberation and advocacy, public conservation policy, and leadership taught at CSU.  Coursework will be tailored to the Fellows’ experience and time constraints.

· Participate in fundraising efforts and broader activities of the CCC, like development of the Collaborative Conservation Learning Network and designing the Collaborative Conservation Conference in fall 2011, as other duties of the Fellow allow.

· Excellent organizational skills.

· Positive attitude and enthusiasm for the work.

· High degree of multi-tasking skills as well as listening skills necessary.

Requirements and Special Skills:

• MBA or Master’s Degree in a discipline related to ecosystem services (i.e., natural resources or ecological economics).  Candidates just completing their education or just entering the conservation field with the potential to become conservation leaders are preferred.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders (especially western ranchers and the private sector) and with public outreach programs
• High-level analytic abilities
• Strong interpersonal communication, public speaking, writing and presentation abilities
• Excellent collaborative partnership building, people management, leadership and social networking
• Ability to travel around the US West as required (up to 15% of job time)
• Ability to organize and facilitate meetings
• Ability to work with the CCC team
• Experience with ecosystem service payments and social entrepreneurship in the US West, fund-raising and web-based communication skills
• This is a full-time position, two-year position

Location: Center for Collaborative Conservation, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.

Salary: $40,000 – $45,000/year, plus benefits; the position will begin when filled and expire two years later; projected start date in September/October 2010.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To apply, submit a cover letter indicating your interest and specific abilities relative to the requirements for this position, your curriculum vitae; official transcripts from all universities attended; names, addresses, and phone numbers of 3 references who will be contacted after the short list of candidates is established, electronically by 5:00 pm, 23 August, 2010, to http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/employment-opportunities.html.

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The Department of Political Science of Colorado College invites
applications for a tenure track appointment at the Assistant Professor
level in the areas of environmental policy, environmental politics, and
environmental governance.  We seek excellence in research and teaching
and we offer resources to support both.  The successful candidate will
teach core courses and electives in both Political Science and
Environmental Studies. We welcome international and regional specialists
and those who can examine environmental issues from diverse
perspectives.

The College is committed to increasing the diversity of the community.
Candidates who can identify the ways in which their experience might
contribute to that goal are particularly encouraged to apply. Colorado
College is a highly ranked, selective liberal arts school located at the
foot of the Rocky Mountains. We work on the “Block Plan” in which
professors teach, and students take, one course at a time.  Each block
is three and a half weeks long, with an academic year of eight and a
half blocks.  The standard faculty load is six blocks per year, with a
maximum of 25 students per course.

All requirements for the Ph.D. should be completed by the starting date
of September 1, 2011; if not, the initial appointment will be at the
level of Instructor.  Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a
statement of research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy,
evidence of teaching effectiveness, transcripts from college and
graduate school, and three letters of recommendation to: Environmental
Politics Search Committee, Department of Political Science, Colorado
College, 14 E. Cache La Poudre, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903.
Application deadline: October 15, 2010.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Colorado College welcomes members of all groups and reaffirms its
commitment not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, age,
religion, sex, national origin, disability or sexual orientation in its
educational programs, activities, and employment practices.

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Environment Canada has recently updated results of the Canadian Environmental Sustainability Indicators (CESI) initiative. Key findings at the national level include:

• Air quality: There were no significant changes in exposure to fine particulates between 2000 and 2007
• Water quality: Of the sites monitored, 82% rated freshwater quality as excellent, good or fair, and 18% were rated as marginal and poor
• GHGs: Canada’s 2008 greenhouse gas emissions decreased 2.1% from 2007
• Protected areas: Canada has protected 9.4% of its land as of mid-2009 and about 0.6% of its marine territory

CESI tracks environmental results for air quality, water quality, greenhouse gases and protected areas. This update builds on previous releases yearly from 2005 to 2008. For all of the updated information, please visit the CESI indicators site.

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