School of Social Work, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Consistent with its fundamental commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion, York University has established an incentive program to promote the recruitment and appointment of Aboriginal (Indigenous) faculty members and librarians to tenure stream positions.
The School of Social Work, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in Social Work at the rank of Assistant Professor from outstanding Aboriginal (Indigenous) candidates (including First Nations, Métis and Inuit) to fill a position in the areas of critical social work; policy and social change; and/or global justice; and, whose work focuses on Aboriginal (Indigenous) scholarship, who have strong connections within Aboriginal (Indigenous) communities, and who would bring Aboriginal (Indigenous) knowledges and pedagogies to the School.
The successful candidate will be a respected Indigenous scholar who has the capacity to contribute to the development of the University's academic and research programs. Candidates must have a PhD (or near completion) in Social Work or a related discipline, and an active research program in social work. Preference will be given to candidates who also hold a BSW or MSW degree. Candidates must hold at least one degree in Social Work. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in scholarly research, teaching, and service. Substantial practice experience in social work, social policy, and/or community engagement is required (recent experience is preferred), as is experience working with diverse and marginalized populations. The School of Social Work is committed to educating social workers in practices that further the goal of social justice. Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate how their teaching and scholarship engage with the mission statement of the School. The successful candidate must be suitable for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies; the position may involve graduate teaching and supervision, as well as undergraduate teaching and research. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, including Aboriginal (Indigenous) knowledge/expertise.
The appointment will commence July 1, 2017, subject to budgetary approval.
York University
Established in 1959 and now the 3rd largest university in Canada with 52,000 students and 7,000 faculty and staff members, York University has two campuses in the Greater Toronto Area and will be adding a new state-of-the-art campus in Markham to its existing network. As a globally-recognized research centre committed to academic excellence, the University is fully engaged in critical discussions that lead to innovative solutions to the most pressing local and global challenges. The University, home to 11 Faculties, 25 research centres, and possessing partnerships with 280 universities worldwide, is also recognized for its commitment to collegial self-governance, social justice, equity, access, and diversity.
York University is situated on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation; the University also acknowledges other Indigenous nations who have longstanding relationships with this territory, such as the Huron-Wendat, the Haudenosaunee, and the Métis nations. York is committed to fostering understanding and respect for and connections with Indigenous communities; and the University is working to support the recruitment and success of Indigenous undergraduate and graduate students, the integration of Indigenous cultures, approaches and perspectives into curricular offerings and research, collaboration with indigenous communities, and recruitment and retention of Indigenous faculty and staff.
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, Permanent Residents, and others legally entitled to work in Canada for York University will be given priority.
Applicants should submit, in hard copy, a signed letter of application, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, and teaching evaluations, and arrange for three signed confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to: Professor Andrea Daley, Director, School of Social Work, Ross Building, S876, York University, 4700 Keele St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3. The deadline for receipt of completed applications is November 15, 2016.
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