Arts and Social Sciences
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
The School of Criminology is inviting applications for one tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting September 1, 2014.
The School has a well-established undergraduate program with over 900 majors and minors. It also offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of M.A. and Ph.D. There are exceptional research opportunities in the School which include access to key research centres and institutes such as the Centre for Restorative Justice, the Institute for Studies in Criminal Justice Policy, and the Institute for Canadian Urban Research Studies. The research and teaching faculty are multi-disciplinary and, at present, consist of 30 members.
The successful applicant’s duties will be to undertake research, and teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the School of Criminology, in restorative justice, correctional practice, or criminological/criminal justice theory. A successful applicant may be required to teach other courses to be determined upon appointment.
Applicants must have a Ph.D., LL.M., or equivalent degree although applicants who will be close to completion by September 1st 2014 may be considered. Applicants must specialize in restorative justice, correctional practice, or criminological/criminal justice theory.
Please note that Simon Fraser University is committed to the principle of equity in employment and offers equal opportunities to qualified women and men, including visible minorities, Aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.
This is an entry-level position (Assistant Professor). Only those holding or those eligible to be promoted to the rank can be considered.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Under the authority of the University Act personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see the Collection Notice.
Applications will be treated in confidence but applicants’ files will be seen by members of the School’s Appointments Committee and may be read by other faculty members as part of the selection process. The position is subject to final budgetary approval.
The successful candidate will be expected to start on September 1, 2014.
Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Applications will be accepted until September 30th 2013 and should be sent with a curriculum vitae, a sample publication, and the names and addresses of at least three referees to the Director of the School of Criminology at the address below. Please note that e-mail applications and attachments will not be accepted.
Professor Robert M. Gordon,
Director: School of Criminology,
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC V5A1S6
Tel: 778 782 4305
Canada Research Chair in Literature and Performance Studies
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a Tier I Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Literature and Performance Studies funded through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Applicants should have an interdisciplinary research focus grounded in the theory and methodologies of literary and performance studies, and should be internationally recognized for their expertise and significant contributions in these fields. They must also be able to demonstrate the alignment of their research with areas of interest in the Department of English, where the Chair will be based and do all or most of her/his teaching. The search will be restricted to internal candidates.
The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses, supervise graduate students, and generally contribute to innovative teaching at the university. Although 75% of their time is protected for research, CRCs are expected to contribute to the overall mission of the university through teaching and service.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents of Canada will be given priority. Simon Fraser University is committed to an equity employment program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff. We particularly encourage applications form qualified women, aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. This position is contingent upon approval by the CRC secretariat and is subject to final approval by the Board of Governors.
Under the authority of the University Act personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see the Collection Notice.
Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, a concise research proposal, and a statement of how their appointment would build on existing areas of research interest in the Department of English, and arrange for six letters of recommendation to be sent to:
Betty A. Schellenberg, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of English
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby BC V5A 1S6
schellen@sfu.ca
The competition will remain open until the position is filled. Screening of applications will commence August 15, 2013.
Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in French Literature
The Department of French at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in French literature of the Ancien Régime. The specialty may be in the Renaissance, the 17th Century or the 18th Century, or in any combination of these areas. Candidates will possess an established research program and teaching experience in the Ancien Régime. Opportunities will exist to collaborate with other programs in the Humanities. The SFU library has a strong collection in the literature and history of the Ancien Régime. Position start: May 1, 2014.
Qualifications:
- PhD in French Literature
- record of, and demonstrated potential for excellence in research and scholarly publication
- native or near-native fluency in oral and written French and English is required.
Preference will be given to candidates who:
a) are specialists of the Ancien Régime and are competent in at least one of the following fields: Francophone Literature and French/Francophone Cultural Studies;
b) maintain an active research program in French Literature;
c) have a strong record of effective teaching at the University level (experience in teaching graduate courses and graduate supervision would be an asset).
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to:
- teach courses in French Literature and Francophone Literature at the undergraduate and MA levels, as well as occasional language courses
- participate in graduate supervision
- pursue an active research program resulting in scholarly publications
- participate in departmental and university committees.
Applications should include
- a cover letter
- a curriculum vitae
- a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy and recent teaching evaluations)
- a statement outlining current and future research interests
- a copy of recent publications and,
- three letters of reference addressed to the Department Chair:
Dr. Catherine Black
Department of French
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC, Canada, V5A 1S6
or sent electronically to the Chair’s Secretary, Leena Edmeads, ledmeads@sfu.ca.
Review of applications will begin August 15, 2013 and will continue until the position has been filled.
This position is subject to budgetary approval.
Simon Fraser University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see the Collection Notice.
School for International Studies
Simons Research Fellow in Dialogue on International Law and Human Security
The School for International Studies invites applications from scholars and from those with relevant professional experience in security, international law or diplomacy for this position, to be taken up in the Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 terms (September 2013 – April 2014).
The successful candidate will be asked to teach one senior undergraduate course in the fall and spring terms. The position will be remunerated at 0.5 on the Assistant Professor scale.
Applications will be treated in confidence and should include a letter of application with a statement of interest, curriculum vitae, and a list of publications. Applicants should also provide the names and contact details of three referees.
All materials should be sent electronically to: Dr. Alexander Dawson, Director, School for International Studies (intst@sfu.ca). In the Subject Line of the email, indicate the following information in the order specified: 2013 SRF Application, Applicant Name.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser University is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ communities. The position is subject to budget approval.
This position will be open until filled.
Under the authority of the University Act personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see the collection notice.
Project Director, Human Security Research Group/ Research Associate in the School for International Studies
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a two-year Research Associate position in the School for International Studies located at the downtown campus of the University. View details of the SFU Research Associate position.
The position is made possible by funding provided by the Human Security Research Group, which is affiliated with the School for International Studies.
The successful applicant will:
1) be the principal investigator of a two-year research project examining “The Methodological, Financial and Practical Feasibility of Relying on Population and Perceptions’ Surveys for Creating an Evidence Base for Peacebuilding and Statebuilding Programs in Fragile States”.
2) have a deep understanding of survey methodologies and survey practices in fragile and conflict-affected states, and of the practical challenges and methodological difficulties that implementing surveys in such states confront. She/he will be conversant with current developments in peacebuilding practice and theory.
3) have a PhD, or equivalent in a relevant social science, a strong publication record that reflects her/his understanding of both the theory and practice of peacebuilding in fragile states. She/he will be familiar with quantitative methods and able to explain complex methodological issues in accessible language.
The project has an expected duration of two years and will lead to the publication of a report published both online and in hardcopy format. The position is dependent on continuing donor funding, which is expected, but not assured.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae and names and contact details for three referees.
The deadline for applications is June 22, 2013.
Send applications via e-mail only to syap@sfu.ca to the attention of Professor Alec Dawson, Director, School for International Studies, SFU.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser University is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and the LGBTQ communities. The position is subject to budget approval.
Under the authority of the University Act personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see the Collection Notice.