Department of Equity Studies
The Department of Equity Studies, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University, invites applications for a tenure-stream position in the area of International Human Rights at the rank of Assistant Professor to commence July 1, 2016. Candidates must have completed their PhD in International Law, Political Science, Sociology, Social Science, or a related disciplinary or interdisciplinary field. The successful candidate will demonstrate research expertise in International Human Rights, as related to the following specific areas: problems of international political, social and economic inequalities, considered within a human rights and equity framework; research methods as applied to problems of Human Rights, International Law and Laws of Sovereign Nations. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in research, publications, and undergraduate teaching at all levels. The successful candidate must be suitable for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Demonstrable success in administrative and/or project leadership is a major asset.
York University is a leader in interdisciplinary social science research and outreach efforts that enable partnerships between researchers and policy makers. This appointment will build upon and expand the University's strengths and prominence in the areas of International Human Rights and Equity, Diaspora, and Migration. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in a growing cluster of researchers with complementary strengths across the University who are engaged in collaborative and interdisciplinary work in this area.
The deadline for applications is October 30, 2015. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
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.
Applicants should submit a signed letter of application outlining their professional experience and research interests, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a sample of their scholarly writing (maximum 50 pp.), and a teaching dossier, and arrange for three signed confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to: Professor Minoo Derayeh, Chair, Department of Equity Studies, 410 Atkinson, York University, 4700 Keele St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3.
Email: derayeh@yorku.ca -- (Subject line: Tenure Track Search 2015)
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