The School of Health Policy and Management, Faculty of Health invites applications for a full-time tenure track position in Critical Disability Studies at the Assistant Professor level, effective January 1, 2011. All positions at York University are subject to final budgetary approval.
The graduate program in Critical Disability Studies offers an MA and PhD degree. The program is unique in that it engages in the critical examination of societal participation of persons with disabilities and the social determinants of disability. The program focuses on issues of disability based on critical theory, inclusion, citizenship, social justice and international standards for human rights. Additional information on the graduate program is available at www.yorku.ca/gradcdis/
Applicants should specialize in one or more of the following areas: public policy, labour market issues, social and economic marginalization, adaptive technology or cultural representation of difference and have a broad understanding of human rights and social justice. This position involves graduate and undergraduate teaching and supervision. The successful candidate must be eligible for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The program is particularly interested in recruiting candidates who are eligible for the CIHR/SSHRC and external research funding.
Requirements: Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in a related area with a focus on disability; candidates must demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in teaching and in scholarly research and publication in the areas of social determinants of disability. Preference will be given to candidates who have international experience. It is also expected that candidates will have demonstrated experience of working with people with disabilities in their scholarly/community activities.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
The deadline for receipt of completed applications is September 30th, 2010.
Your letter of application should include:
1. up-to-date curriculum vitae,
2. a statement of research and teaching interests,
3. a sample of scholarly writing,
4. three letters of reference along with contact details.
Since this position involves teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate level, inclusion of teaching evaluations would be a significant advantage.
A completed application package should be sent to:
Attention: Ms. Regina Pinto
CDS Hiring Committee
School of Health Policy & Management
Room 424 HNES
York University
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3
Fax: 416-736-5227
Enquiries regarding this position may be directed to:
Regina Pinto, Administrative Assistant
Ph: 416-736-5157
E-mail: rpinto@yorku.ca
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