The Department of Social Science, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, York University, invites applications from qualified candidates for a two-year contractually limited appointment at the level of Sessional Assistant Professor in Urban Studies to commence on July 1, 2018.
Applicants must hold a PhD in one of the social sciences. They must demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in undergraduate teaching in courses directly related to Urban Studies, and an ability to teach in an interdisciplinary Urban Studies program. Previous course director experience is required. The successful candidate must demonstrate an ability to teach courses across the Urban Studies program curriculum, including a 3000 level course on critical urban research methods, and a 4000 level internship course. Demonstrated familiarity with urban issues in the Greater Toronto Area and pedagogical innovation in the priority area of experiential education are preferred. The successful candidate will show promise of excellence in research and publication in the field of Urban Studies. The appointment carries a teaching load of three full courses. Information about the Urban Studies program can be found on the program website: http://urst.sosc.laps.yorku.ca/
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. 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 wishing to self-identify can do so by downloading, completing and submitting the forms found at: http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/ . Please select the "Affirmative Action" tab under which forms pertaining to Citizenship and Affirmative Action can be found.
Applicants should submit a signed letter of application outlining their professional experience and research interests, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy and summaries of teaching evaluation); and arrange for three signed confidential letters of recommendation to 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: "Urban Studies CLA")
The deadline for applications is March 31, 2018. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
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