Assistant Professor for Indigenous Studies, Department of Sociology, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON/Canada
The Department of Sociology at Ryerson University in the city of Toronto on the territory of the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. The area of specialization is Indigenous studies, with a focus on Turtle Island/North America reflected in a program of research that demonstrates a strong commitment to Indigenous knowledges and methodologies, a record of collaboration with Indigenous communities and organizations, and active engagement with anti-colonial struggles in North America. The successful candidate will be able to apply Indigenous perspectives to teaching in one of the following areas: introductory sociology, popular culture, or gender and sexuality, in order to teach Indigenous content courses as well as Sociology Program and Liberal Studies courses at the undergraduate level.
The position will commence July 1, 2017 and is subject to final budgetary approval.
The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. or be close to the completion of a Ph.D. in Sociology or in a related discipline and will provide evidence of a strong research record or an emerging scholarly profile, demonstrate a high standard of teaching, in addition to a capacity for collegial service. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to and meaningful experience with the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will be expected to demonstrate their ability to work with a diverse student population. The Sociology Department, consisting of 22 full-time faculty members, has a solid and growing reputation for high-quality teaching and excellent, innovative, and socially-relevant research. The Department is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, social activism, and community-engaged teaching, learning, and research. Our undergraduate degree program offers a curriculum that highlights the study and practical application of research methods, classical and contemporary social theory, and themes of diversity, inequality and social justice, popular culture, media, and contemporary urban experience.
Located in the heart of Toronto, the largest and one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Canada, Ryerson University is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The University is known for its innovative programs, built on the integration of theoretical and practically oriented learning. Both our undergraduate and graduate programs are distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum and strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities.
Applications should include a letter of introduction, curriculum vitae, two recent writing samples, institutionally-generated results of teaching evaluations, and three letters of reference. Applicants are asked to indicate in their application if they are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada. Please apply for this job online at www.ryerson.ca/jobs. For general inquiries, please contact Mr. Yu by email or by phone at 416 979 5000 x. 2282. Confidential inquiries or questions of an academic nature may be directed to Dr. Alan Sears, Interim Chair of the Department of Sociology. The deadline for submission of applications is December 2, 2016.
This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA). The RFA collective agreement can be viewed on the RFA collective agreement page. A summary of RFA benefits can be found on the RFA benefits page. The RFA’s website can be found at: www.rfanet.ca.
Aboriginal candidates who would like to learn more about working at Ryerson University are welcome to contact Ms. Tracey King, Aboriginal HR Consultant, Aboriginal Recruitment and Retention Initiatives.