School of Public Policy and Administration
The School of Public Policy and Administration, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies invites applications for a tenure-track professorial-stream appointment in Justice Administration at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level, to commence July 1, 2019. The position will be based at the York University Markham Centre Campus when the new campus is operational (expected in Fall 2021). Between July 1, 2019 and the opening of the Markham campus, the appointee will assume a combination of teaching responsibilities at York's Keele campus and leadership responsibilities including the curricular development and delivery of a new Bachelor's program in Justice Administration for the Markham campus.
A PhD in law, public administration or related discipline with a specific focus on Canadian justice administration or PhD equivalent, typically an SJD or LLM/MPA/MA with a substantial record of relevant professional experience is required. Candidates must demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in teaching and in scholarly research, and to have produced publications appropriate to their stage of career.
Applicants should have an ongoing program of research and specialize in Canadian or Ontario justice system management and reform, including criminal, family and civil justice systems. Ontario-based professional experience in justice administration is preferred. In addition to having an up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of the Canadian/Ontario justice systems, the candidate will have the ability to enhance the reputation of the School of Public Policy and Administration and develop new experiential education partnerships for student learning, professional development and research.
The successful candidate must be suitable for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The position may involve graduate teaching and supervision in the Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law program and the Graduate Diploma in Justice System Administration, as well as undergraduate teaching. Demonstrated pedagogical innovation in high priority areas such as experiential education and technology enhanced learning is preferred, as is a track-record of service in academic, professional and community settings.
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. 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 AA can be found. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous peoples in Canada will be given priority.
Applicants should 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 Alena Kimakova, Director, School of Public Policy and Administration, 119 McLaughlin College, York University, 4700 Keele St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3. Email: akimakov@yorku.ca – (Subject line: Position in Justice Administration)
The deadline for receipt of completed applications is November 12, 2018. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
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