Positions Available
TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES
(two [2] positions - one [1] Per Course Instructor; one [1] Tenure-track)
PER COURSE INSTRUCTOR
Introduction to Gender Studies GNDR 1000 (081)
The Department of Gender Studies seeks suitably qualified applications for the position, Per Course Instructor, GNDR 1000, Introduction to Gender Studies, offered by distance (DELTS) in the spring academic term 2013 (06 May 2013 – 23 August 2013).
This course is an introductory level course. It is required for minor and majors in the departments of Gender Studies. It is also an elective course for the degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Cooperative), Bachelor of Business Administration, and the physical education and recreation degrees offered by the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation. Further information about the Department of Gender Studies is available at:
http://www.mun.ca/genderstudies
Introduction to Gender Studies GNDR 1000(081)
Introduction to Gender Studies considers gender, gender studies and feminisms as areas of exploration from historical, contemporary and transnational perspectives. The aim of this course is to provide a critical framework for thinking about questions relating to gender and other forms of social difference.
Required qualifications:
demonstrated knowledge and expertise in Gender Studies; demonstrated experience teaching in undergraduate Women's and/Gender Studies; a completed Master's degree in Women's and/Gender Studies, or a related area is required and preference will be given to applicants who are enrolled in, or have completed, a doctoral programme in Women's and/Gender Studies, or a related area; and, recent experience teaching through distance education delivery
The rate of pay is according to the LUMUN Collective Agreement.
Memorial University of Newfoundland is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
All appointments are subject to budgetary approval.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 8 March 2013
Applicants should send a cover letter outlining their qualifications, a Curriculum Vitae and the names of three references who can be contracted. Applications can be submitted electronically to:
Dr. Katherine Side Head
Department of Gender Studies
Memorial University
St. John's, NL A1C 5S7
E-mail: kside@mun.ca
Posting date: 20 February 2013
TENURE TRACK
The tenure track position as listed below will normally commence July 1, 2013, subject to budgetary approval, and will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor. A completed earned doctorate (or recognized terminal qualification in the discipline) is required for the appointee to receive the rank of Assistant Professor and to be in a tenure-track position. (If a successful candidate has not completed an earned doctorate, he/she shall be appointed to a regular term, non-renewable three-year appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. If the candidate completes all the requirements for the doctorate during the first 24 months of the term appointment, he/she shall begin a tenure-track appointment following completion of the requirements of the degree.) The application must provide evidence of excellence in teaching and research. Applications should reach the Head no later than Friday, March 29, 2013.
POSITION #: VPA-GNDR-2013-001
The Department of Gender Studies invites applications for a tenure track position in Indigenous, Aboriginal and/or First Nations studies; transnational and/or postcolonial feminisms. Geographical focus is open.
The Department of Gender Studies currently offers an undergraduate Major and Minor and Master of Gender Studies. As well as interdisciplinary collaboration among colleagues in Arts, Business, Community Health, Education, Engineering, Human Kinetics and Recreation, Science, and Nursing, the department has strong connections with community organizations.
The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in Gender Studies or an allied discipline, with a demonstrated commitment to Women's Studies/Gender Studies/Feminist Studies; demonstrated achievement in teaching and research; ability to teach required undergraduate courses in Gender Studies (including Introduction to Gender Studies); ability to teach graduate level courses in Gender Studies and to supervise graduate students.
Letters of application should be accompanied by a current curriculum vitae, a writing sample, a teaching dossier, three letters of reference, and such additional materials as may be specified below. Applications should be forwarded to: Dr. Katherine Side, Head, Department of Gender Studies; Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, Canada, A1C 5S7. For further information, please email: joanb@mun.ca, with subject: "Gender Studies Position."
Memorial University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
