The Faculty of Environmental Studies (FES) at York University, Toronto, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Indigenous Peoples and Globalization to start July 1, 2007. Candidates must hold a PhD degree in a relevant field by the time of appointment or have equivalent academic or professional experience.
We seek candidates with broad knowledge and experience relating to:
(1) the impacts of globalization (e.g., transnational corporate activities, land privatization, cultural imperialism, biopiracy, internet revolution) on Indigenous communities (i.e., their lands, rights, livelihoods, political and socio-cultural autonomy, gender issues, indigenous knowledge); and/or
(2) local, national and transnational Indigenous struggles (political, economic, environmental, socio-cultural) against or engagements with globalization.
Candidates who take a critical interdisciplinary view of Indigenous Studies, Globalization Studies, and/or International Political Economy, and who can draw upon applied/community experiences, are particularly welcome. Also welcome are applicants whose work focuses on the Global South (Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America).
FES is a unique interdisciplinary Faculty that adopts a broad definition of “environmental studies” including natural, built, social and organizational environments and that welcomes diverse perspectives and approaches. The Faculty has both undergraduate and graduate programs, and the candidate must be able to contribute to teaching, advising, and research in both programs. More information about the Faculty of Environmental Studies is available at www.yorku.ca/fes.
York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. All positions at York University are subject to budgetary approval.
A letter of application with an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests and three references (email address and telephone number) should be sent to the address below by December 4, 2006.
Indigenous Peoples and Globalization Search Committee
Faculty of Environmental Studies
Room 126 HNES
York University
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M3J 1P3
Fax: (416) 736-5679
E-mail: feshires@yorku.ca
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