The Department of Social Science, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in the interdisciplinary Law & Society program at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing July 1, 2017. Further details about the undergraduate program can be found at http://laso.sosc.laps.yorku.ca/. Information about the affiliate graduate program in Socio-legal Studies can be found at http://slst.gradstudies.yorku.ca/.
The successful candidate will hold a PhD in socio-legal studies or equivalent discipline with expertise in racialization and the law. The candidate must demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in scholarly research and publication (appropriate to their stage of career) in the area of racialization and the law and in interdisciplinary socio-legal studies generally. The candidate must demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in undergraduate teaching, including a willingness to teach one of the program's large required courses, and an ability to teach in an interdisciplinary program. The successful candidate will be expected to participate actively in the Graduate Program in Socio-Legal Studies and 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 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 must submit a signed letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research interests, samples of scholarly writing (max. 50 pages), and a teaching dossier including institutional teaching evaluations (where available). Three signed confidential letters of recommendation should also be sent directly 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: "Law and Society 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.
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