Women’s Studies – Nancy’s Chair (2-year Visiting Scholar) – Mount Saint Vincent University

Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) was established by women for the advancement of women and has social responsibility and social justice at its core. We embrace the diversity of our community and are committed to efforts that enhance equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) across all facets of the University, within our local community, and in society at large. Recognized as a leader in flexible education, applied research, and personalized approaches to education, MSVU is located on Canada’s East Coast in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Please visit www.msvu.ca.

MSVU encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions, Indigenous persons, African Canadians, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all other equity-deserving groups. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their application materials. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

The Description
Nancy’s Chair was established at Mount Saint Vincent University to advance the status of women through teaching, research, and community and professional service. The Chair is named in honour of Nancy Ruth, feminist and activist.

Eligible candidates will be a promising scholar, have made a significant research contribution, and/or have had success in community-based involvement aimed at improving the lives of women. We are interested in candidates in any area of Women, Gender, and Sexualities Studies. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in Indigenous communities or communities of African descent.

Responsibilities will include involvement (both on campus and at regional universities or community women’s groups) in the development of Women’s Studies, carrying out a research or community-based programme, and teaching one course per term within the Department of Women’s Studies, which offers programmes at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

The term of appointment shall normally be for two years, commencing 1 July 2024, though an earlier start date may be possible. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Applications should include a statement of teaching interests, a plan for research and/or community involvement, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references. Applications are due by 12 October 2023.

Send applications in a single .PDF subject “Nancy’s Chair” to:

Dr. Carrie Dawson Dean of Arts and Science
Mount Saint Vincent University 166 Bedford Highway, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 2J6
e-mail: Carrie.Dawson@msvu.ca

Mount Saint Vincent University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions, Indigenous persons, African Canadians, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and other groups that would contribute to the diversification of our campus. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their application materials. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.