Department of Equity Studies
Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
The Department of Equity Studies (www.yorku.ca/laps/des/), Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University, invites applications from qualified candidates for a one-year Sessional Assistant Professor position in Human Rights and Equity Studies to commence July 1, 2015. A PhD in Law, Social Sciences or Political Science is required. The successful candidate will have published research and/or fieldwork research in the area of Human Rights from global social justice, feminist, critical race, and critical legal studies. The successful candidate must show evidence of excellence or the promise of excellence in teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a wide range of undergraduate courses in Human Rights and Equity Studies, including upper-level undergraduate courses. The appointment carries a teaching load of three full courses or the equivalent.
York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The AA program, which applies to Aboriginal people, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women, can be found at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or by calling the AA office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Temporary entry for citizens of the U.S.A. and Mexico may apply per the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) or citizens of Chile may apply per the provisions of the Canada Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA).
The deadline for applications is March 31, 2015. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Applicants should submit, in hard copy, a letter of application, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, two published samples, and arrange for three signed confidential letters of recommendation to be sent directly. Apply to: Minoo Derayeh, PhD, Chair, Department of Equity Studies, Atkinson College, Room 302, York University, 4700 Keele St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3J 1P3. E-mail submissions will not be accepted.
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