The Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University, invites applications from qualified candidates for a one-year Sessional Assistant Professor position in Medical Anthropology to commence July 1, 2017. The ethnographic research areas of the applicant and his/her topical themes are open, with preference for specialization in indigenous health and related topics. Applicants must have a PhD degree in socio-cultural anthropology and demonstrate evidence of active research. Applicants must demonstrate excellence or the promise of excellence in teaching and show evidence of the ability to engage students in a variety of teaching formats, including large lectures. Pedagogical innovation in priority areas such as experiential education and technology enhanced learning is an asset. The appointment carries a teaching load of three full courses or the equivalent and participation in departmental service.
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).
Applicants should submit a letter of application outlining their professional experience and research interests, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, and a teaching dossier, and arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to Professor Albert Schrauwers, Chair, Department of Anthropology, 2054E Vari Hall, York University, 4700 Keele St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3J 1P3.
The deadline for applications is February 15, 2017. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
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