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Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in Canada, Ryerson University, is on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and the Wendat Peoples and is known for innovative programs built on the integration of theoretical and practical learning. Our undergraduate and graduate programs are distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum with a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, scholarly research and creative activities. Ryerson is known for its culture of entrepreneurship and innovation and is recognized as a city builder, as it continues its growth through award-winning architecture and expansion of its campus.
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The Opportunity
The Department of Politics & Public Administration in the Faculty of Arts at Ryerson University invites applications for a Limited Term Faculty (LTF) position at the rank of Assistant Professor in areas of Canadian and Environmental Politics. The appointment shall be effective July 1, 2020 for a one-year term, subject to final budgetary approval.
The Department of Politics & Public Administration consists of 26 tenure-stream faculty members. The Department offers undergraduate and graduate programs. Our faculty prides itself on the excellence of its research and on the quality of its teaching. We are interested in candidates that will contribute to our existing research and teaching strengths by bringing innovative and diverse perspectives and experiences to the work.
This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA) (www.rfanet.ca).
The RFA collective agreement can be viewed here and a summary of RFA benefits can be found here.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will engage only in the teaching and service duties required of faculty members at Ryerson University. The candidate will contribute to undergraduate programs and course offering requirements through teaching, mentoring and supervision of students. The candidate will engage in maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities.
The planned teaching assignments for the position are listed in the below table. Modifications may be required due to enrolment or other factors:
Fall 2020 Winter 2021
POL 203: Politics and the Environment POL 203: Politics and the Environment
POL 203: Politics and the Environment POL 203: Politics and the Environment
POL 101: Canadian Political Institutions POL 102: Political Processes in Canada
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Politics or a related field by the appointment date and have teaching experience specifically in environmental politics and Canadian politics. In addition, candidates must present evidence of:
- experience as an effective teacher of large undergraduate courses. Evidence of excellence in teaching must be provided through a teaching dossier that outlines the teaching philosophy, teaching accomplishments, including experience with course/curriculum review/development, excellent pedagogical practice, sample syllabi, teaching effectiveness, and peer teaching assessments if available;
- experience supervising Academic Teaching Assistants;
- experience in teaching courses related to the subjects listed in the table above;
- strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to supervise undergraduate and graduate students must be provided;
- commitment to our values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as it pertains to service, teaching, and scholarly research or creative activities, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population; and
- ability to contribute to the life of the Department and the University through collegial service.
Note: Limited Term Faculty appointments at Ryerson University may not exceed a combined total of four years. Applicants with prior Ryerson LTF appointments need to consider this limitation, as it may render them ineligible to apply.
Equity at Ryerson
At the intersection of mind and action, Ryerson is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.
Ryerson University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal (click on “Start Application Process” to begin) by 14 May 2020. The application must contain the following:
- a letter of application;
- a curriculum vitae;
- a teaching dossier and results of teaching evaluations;
- and names of three individuals who may be contacted for references.
Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Candidates must therefore indicate in their application if they are a permanent resident or citizen of Canada.
Any confidential inquiries can be directed to the Department Hiring Committee Chair, Dr. Christopher Gore, at chris.gore@ryerson.ca.
Ryerson is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. For any confidential accommodation needs in order to participate in the recruitment and selection process and/or inquiries regarding accessing the Faculty Recruitment Portal, please contact Renee Gordon, HR Consulting Advisor at renee.gordon@ryerson.ca.
