Department of Equity Studies, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University
The Department of Equity Studies, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies at York University invites highly qualified applicants for a professorial stream tenure-track appointment in Critical Human Rights at the Assistant Professor level, to commence July 1, 2023.
Candidate Qualifications:
• Degree: PhD in hand by July 1, 2023 in the social sciences or a related disciplinary or interdisciplinary field is required, with a demonstrated record of excellence or promise of excellence for junior appointment in research, teaching, and service.
• Research/Practice Expertise:
o Clearly articulated program of research and specialization in one or more of the following areas: 1) theoretical foundations of critical human rights; 2) critical human rights and disability studies; 3) critical human rights, anti-discrimination and decolonization. The candidate must demonstrate subject-area expertise, as evidenced by familiarity with human rights historically, comparatively, and cross-culturally, including the origins of rights in secular and theologian teachings; advanced understanding of the relationship between human rights and critical race theory, postcolonial theory and/or decolonizing theory, and theories of ethnicity, Indigeneity, sexuality, dis/ability, age, and class; an appreciation of the legacy of human rights within western and non-western traditions spanning diverse local and global contexts and discourses.
o Engaged in outstanding, innovative, and, as appropriate, externally funded research at the highest level.
o Research excellence or promise thereof for early career scholars of a recognized international calibre, as evident in: the research statement; publications (or forthcoming publications) with significant journals or manuscript in the field; presentations at major conferences; awards and accolades; and strong recommendations from referees of high standing.
o Engagement with community-based research in the area of critical human rights is preferred.
• Teaching:
o Excellence or promise of excellence for early career scholars in teaching, as evident in: the teaching statement; teaching accomplishments and pedagogical innovations (e.g., high priority areas such as experiential education and technology enhanced learning); teaching evaluations; strong letters of reference at the shortlisting stage.
o Suitability for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, given that the position may involve graduate teaching and supervision.
• Additional: the successful candidate is expected to provide evidence of service contributions or potential to contribute to service in administrative and committee work.
Hiring Policies:
• Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous peoples in Canada will be given priority.
• York University has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to contact Prof. Livy A. Visano, Chair of the Search Committee at lavisano@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 women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and those who self-identify as 2SLGBTQ+, can be found at http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/ or by calling the AA line at 416-736-5713. Applicants wishing to self-identify as part of York University’s Affirmative Action program can do so by downloading, completing and submitting this voluntary self-identification form/.
Application Components:
• Due date for completed applications: November 30th, 2022.
• Required components: 1) cover letter; 2) an up-to-date curriculum vitae; 3) separate statements of research and teaching interests; 4) teaching dossier including sample course outlines and teaching evaluations; 5) sample of publication(s); 6) the names and email contact addresses for three referees.
• Candidates must also complete and submit a Work Status Declaration form. This is a mandatory form and no application will be considered without it.
• Submit materials: Applications may be uploaded to https://apply.laps.yorku.ca/ beginning on September 22nd , 2022. Questions may be directed to Professor Awalou Ouedraogo, Chair, Department of Equity Studies, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies. Email: eqchair@yorku.ca (Subject line: Position in Critical Human Rights).
University Context:
• York is a leading international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term careers and personal success. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet and our future.
• York is located in Toronto, Canada’s largest city and one of the world’s most diverse. In 2022, Forbes named Toronto one of the Ten Best Cities to Live. York is accessible from Toronto by subway.
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