The Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change (EUC )offers a limited number of Visiting Scholar/Researcher opportunities for predoctoral and postdoctoral scholars. These positions are intended to support advanced and interdisciplinary research and writing on any environmental topics. Visiting Scholars/Researchers will be welcome to participate in the supportive, interdisciplinary community of scholars at York and EUC and will have opportunities to present their research at seminars. There is no stipend attached to Visiting Scholar/Researcher positions, so applicants must be self-funded. They are not entitled to any individual supervision. Visiting Scholars/Researchers will be provided library privileges (with proof of Ontario address), wireless internet, shared work-space, access to meeting rooms, and an invitation to attend faculty events and talks. Visiting Scholar/Researcher positions are available for periods ranging from one month to one academic year. No summer only appointment is possible, but an appointment may extend over the summer months. Visiting Scholar/Researcher applications will be evaluated by the EUC Executive Committee. Final approval will be given by the Dean. Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria: • Quality and originality of the proposed research project; • Scholarly record or evidence of academic achievement; • Feasibility of the project given the resources of the applicant and EUC; • Alignment of research interests with EUC (or with a faculty sponsor); and • Potential to foster enduring interaction or collaborations with EUC faculty or students. Applications should include the following materials and/or details: • Applicant cover letter • Applicant curriculum vitae • Faculty sponsor support letter (detailing their connection to the applicant and specific research, teaching, and engagement activities planned as a result of this connection) • Proposed activities (detailing applicant’s anticipated guest lecturers/workshops/independent study in their area of expertise, research collaboration with faculty and/or students) • Resources required (e.g. office space, computer, sources of external/internal funds to support stay) • Academic track record (e.g. applicant’s contributions to scholarly/scientific realms and how a position at FES would assist in their professional development) Please send your complete application to: Lisa Dennis ldennis@yorku.ca 126 Health, Nursing & Environmental Studies (HNES Building) York University, 4700 Keele St, Toronto ON Canada M3J 1P3 www.yorku.ca/euc