The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor to commence July 1, 2013.
CONTEXT: Glendon is the bilingual (English-French) liberal arts Faculty of York University. It offers a variety of programs in the humanities and social sciences. It is located on its own separate, mid-town campus.
POSITION: Duties will include teaching at the undergraduate level in the Glendon department of sociology, graduate teaching and supervision, research and administrative responsibilities.
CANDIDATES: Candidates must hold a PhD in sociology or a related field and demonstrate excellence in teaching and research appropriate for a sociology department in a bilingual, interdisciplinary and multicultural context. Areas of research and teaching specialization are open. Candidates must have publications and current research projects, be capable of meeting the department’s teaching needs in core areas and participate in departmental planning processes. Candidates must be bilingual, English-French, and must be able to teach in these two languages. Candidates must also be suitable for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
APPOINTMENT: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All positions at York are subject to budgetary approval.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on the York 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.
APPLICATIONS: Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, publications, teaching dossier (e.g., evaluations, course outlines), and three letters of reference to be sent under separate cover. Applications should be sent to the Chair, Department of Sociology, Glendon College, York University, 2275 Bayview Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4N 3M6.
CLOSING DATE FOR COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGES: NOVEMBER 12, 2012.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATION PACKAGES MUST BE SUBMITTED IN HARD COPY.
