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SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact gswsmgr@sfu.ca.

Limited Terms

The Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies (GSWS) at Simon Fraser University (Burnaby Campus) is seeking outstanding candidates for the Ruth Wynn Woodward Junior Chair in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, a two-year full-time position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with a start date of January 2, 2027.

The RWW Endowment funds a Junior Chair who is expected to perform significant outreach-based activities that bridge academic and non-academic communities. This position will be appointed for a non-renewable 24-month period.

Qualifications:

The successful applicant will be an exceptional emerging scholar with:

·       no more than 4 years of experience after the PhD. Applicants should have a completed PhD by June 30, 2026

·       interdisciplinary expertise and publication record in areas relevant to gender, sexuality, and women’s studies

·       grounding in approaches that complement the department’s existing strengths

·       evidence of excellent teaching experience or potential

·       evidence of capacity to teach courses from the GSWS undergraduate curriculum

·       experience of or potential to demonstrate leadership in public outreach and event organization

Responsibilities include:

·       teaching a total of four undergraduate seminar courses each academic year, one of which may include a graduate education component. Two of the courses will be delivered in each of the 2027 and 2028 summer semesters (equivalent of a 2/2 teaching load). SFU has three campuses (Burnaby, Surrey and Vancouver) and candidates may be required to teach at any campus.

·       teaching at least two of the following courses from the GSWS curriculum: GSWS 102, GSWS 306, and GSWS 398W.

·       designing and delivering one major public event or a series of smaller community outreach events

·       in person and/or virtual participation in the RWW Travelling Speakers program which sends GSWS teachers to address colleges and community groups across BC and/or the Yukon

Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales defined by the collective agreement between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range at the Assistant Professor rank is $104,700 - $116,636 per annum (plus benefits) based on qualifications. The Junior Chair will also receive additional funds to support professional development, event outreach, and course development.

The application should include a 2-page cover letter that includes:

·       a description of the application’s interest in and qualifications for the position

·       a 750-word research statement

·       a description of a proposed public event or a series of community outreach events envisioned

Additionally, please provide:

·       a current C.V. which indicates date of conferral of doctoral degree

·       a one-page description for an undergraduate course in the applicant’s area of expertise

·       a one-page description of your approach to one of the following courses from the GSWS curriculum: GSWS 102, 306, 398W

Please consult https://www.sfu.ca/gsws/undergraduate/courses/descriptions.html

for a description of courses in the GSWS curriculum. Completed applications must be emailed to the Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies at rwwpost@sfu.ca. Preference will be given to complete applications received by April 17, 2026 however, we will continue to accept applications beyond that date until the position is filled.  Candidates selected for Zoom interview will be asked to arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent to the Department.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

We acknowledge the Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw), Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm), Tsleil-Waututh (səlilwətaɬ), Katzie (q̓ íc̓əy̓), Kwikwetlem (kʷikʷəƛ̓əm), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples, on whose traditional territories Simon Fraser University's three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact the Equity Office at EDI@SFU.CA

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the SFUFA/SFU Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.

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The Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies requires the following Teaching Assistant Positions:

Wages are paid on a salaried basis and defined in terms of Base Units (Bus) which include 4% vacation pay.
One BU corresponds to a maximum of 42 hours of work (less 1.1 hours for statutory holiday compensation).
The dollar value per BU varies depending on your status as a student; all values are effective May 1, 2024:
Salary per BU $1,242, Scholarship per BU $190 (GTA 1), $420 (GTA 2).
Projected compensation: 5 BU for GTA 1 $7160, for GTA 2 $8310

Positions may be dependent on enrollment and funding.

Application Form - click here

You must return the application form to Shevaughn Patterson (gswssec@sfu.ca) by Monday, March 16, 2026; 4:00 pm

Click here for GSWS Hiring Priorities for TA positions.