The Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies at McGill
University in Montreal, Canada invites applications for a joint-appointed,
tenure track assistant professor position in Feminist, Gender and/or
Sexuality Studies with an emphasis on *Social Justice*. The successful
candidate will hold a joint appointed position in the Institute for Gender,
Sexuality and Feminist Studies as well as either the Department of
Sociology or the Department of Political Science, according to their
profile. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding research potential and
publication records, a record of graduate training in the disciplines of
Sociology or Political Science and Women’s/Gender Studies, substantial and
relevant teaching experience or potential, and a strong commitment to
interdisciplinary inquiry and the support of diverse intellectual
communities. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research,
teaching and service bear this out.
The hiring committee welcomes applications from qualified
candidates working in critical approaches to intersectionality and*social
justice*. We particularly welcome candidates whose work addresses any of
the following areas: indigenous studies, postcolonial studies, race and/or
ethnicity, disability, trans* studies, sexuality and queer research, social
inequalities or social movements.
In addition to developing courses in their areas of expertise, the
successful candidate will teach a variety of core courses in IGSF’s
teaching program including introductory courses such as GSFS 200 Feminist
and *Social Justice* Studies or GSFS 250 Sexual and Gender Diversity
Studies, and in the sociology or political science departments at both the
graduate and undergraduate level; supervise students and contribute to the
intellectual life of the university.
Applicants must have a PhD in hand at the time of appointment. The
appointment begins 1 August 2017. Inquiries about this position can be sent
to IGSFhire@mcgill.ca to the attention of Alanna Thain, Director, IGSF,
McGill University
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters
of recommendation, evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness (for
example: summaries of teaching evaluations, sample course syllabi, courses
as instructor or teaching assistant, etc.; three pages max) and a writing
sample (20-30 pages). *The committee will begin reviewing applications on
10 December, 2016*; applications received after that date may not receive
full consideration. All materials, including referees’ letters of
recommendation, must be submitted electronically to
https://academicjobsonline.
Knowledge of French would be an asset for this position.
McGill University is committed to diversity and equity in employment. It
welcomes applications from: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with
disabilities,
ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender
identity, visible minorities, and others who may contribute to
diversification. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however,
in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.
For further information:
http://www.mcgill.ca/igsf/
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