Faculty Employment Opportunities

Position Information
Position Rank: Full Time Tenure Stream - Assistant Professor
Discipline/Field: Interdisciplinary Social Science
Home Faculty: Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Home Department/Area/Division: Social Science
Affiliation/Union: YUFA
Position Start Date: July 1, 2017
 

Department of Social Science

The Department of Social Science, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University, invites applications for a tenure-stream position in Interdisciplinary Social Science (ISS) at the rank of Assistant Professor to commence July 1, 2017. Information about the Department can be found at http://sosc.laps.yorku.ca/; information about the ISS program can be found at http://iss.sosc.laps.yorku.ca/.

The successful candidate must hold a PhD in one of the social sciences; show excellence or promise of excellence in research and publication in an interdisciplinary field appropriate to their stage of career; and demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence and versatility in undergraduate, interdisciplinary teaching. Area of research specialization is open, but applicants must demonstrate the ability to teach courses in interdisciplinary approaches to social science research and critical social theory. The successful applicant must also be prepared to take on a leadership role in the development of a new and growing program and will be suitable for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Pedagogical innovation in high priority areas such as experiential education and technology enhanced learning is an asset.

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 http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/ 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 must 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 Amanda Glasbeek, Chair, Department of Social Science, Ross Building S754, York University, 4700 Keele St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3. Email: soscjobs@yorku.ca, (Subject line: "ISS Appointment")

The deadline for applications is November 15, 2016. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.

 

Posting End Date: November 15, 2016