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The Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University, invites highly qualified candidates to apply for two (2) positions as Ontario Research Chairs (ORC) in Technology & Governance, to join a cluster of Ontario Public Policy Research Chairs. One appointment will be to the ORC in Governing Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and the second appointment will be to the ORC in Digital Governance for Social Justice. Both appointments are to a professorial stream, tenure-track appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, to commence July 1, 2022. The appointments will be made to the most appropriate Department or School in the Faculty, which is contributing to Markham programming, depending on the expertise and qualifications of the successful applicants. The successful candidates will be based at York University’s new Markham Campus when operational (expected in Fall 2023) and become members of the first cohort of resident faculty members. Between July 1, 2022, and the opening of the new campus, the appointees will assume a combination of teaching responsibilities at York’s Keele campus and contribute to the development of academic and research programming planned for the new Markham Campus. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
York University’s Markham Campus (https://www.yorku.ca/markham/) offers state-of-the-art facilities to provide innovative job-ready academic programming and research focussing on core themes of technology and entrepreneurship as applied in different contexts, disciplines and professional fields. Building on York University’s academic presence in the City of Markham, the new campus will help fulfil future labour market and civic leadership needs by providing transferable 21st century skills that are at the core of future economic competitiveness and community development in Markham, York Region, and across Ontario. Collaboration with York University’s existing research strengths in the core areas of the new campus, and dynamic engagement with the area’s businesses and industries, will create an innovative, cross-disciplinary research culture for solving complex problems that transcend traditional disciplines.
The successful candidate for the ORC In Governing Artificial Intelligence will have a relevant PhD by the date of the appointment in one of the Social Sciences or Professions, for example, but not limited to: Public Policy, Law, Political Science, or Sociology. They will have a robust, established, ongoing research program that engages with the issues surrounding the governance of Artificial Intelligence and which aims to contribute to the development of robust, comprehensive policy frameworks for the governance of A.I. and Big Data in order to enable the benefits of A.I. while mitigating the risks of Big Data. The candidate will have a demonstrated record of excellence or promise of excellence in research and teaching.
The successful candidate for the ORC in Digital Governance for Social Justice will have a relevant PhD by the date of appointment in one or more of the Social Sciences or Professions (for example, but not limited to: Communication/Media, Public Policy, Law, Political Science, Sociology). They will have a robust, established, ongoing research program in technology and governance which contributes to understanding how regulation can promote social justice, particularly the inclusion of the most marginalized and disadvantaged, through technological change. The candidate will have a demonstrated record of excellence or promise of excellence in research and teaching.
The successful candidates will be expected to engage in outstanding, innovative, and as appropriate, externally funded research at the highest level. Preference will also be given to candidates who have relevant practical experience that informs their research, and to those with a record of knowledge mobilization beyond the academy. Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence or promise of research excellence of a recognized international caliber as demonstrated across the research statement; record of publications (or forthcoming publications) with significant journals in their field; funding track record appropriate to their career stage; presentations at major conferences; research partnerships with industry, government or community organizations; awards and accolades; and strong recommendations from referees of high standing. These two Chairs will each bring innovative programmes of research into the governance and regulatory challenges and opportunities in each of two of the Markham Centre Campus research clusters —A.I. and Society and Digital Cultures, including work that may contribute to both clusters.
Evidence of excellence or promise of excellence in teaching will be provided through the teaching statement; teaching accomplishments and pedagogical innovations, including in high priority areas such as experiential education and technology enhanced learning; teaching evaluations; and strong letters of reference. In addition to undergraduate teaching, the position will involve graduate teaching and supervision and the successful candidates must be suitable for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
York is a leading international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term careers and personal success. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet, and our future.
York University has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to contact Ravi de Costa, Associate Dean, Research & Graduate Studies, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies at adres@yorku.ca (Subject line: Position in Ontario Research Chair).
York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The AA Program, which applies to women, members of visible minorities (racialized groups), Aboriginal (Indigenous) people and persons with disabilities, can be found at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or by calling the AA line at 416-736-5713. Applicants wishing to self-identify as part of York University’s Affirmative Action program can do so by downloading, completing and submitting the form found at: http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/affirmative-action/self-identification-form.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous peoples in Canada will be given priority. No application will be considered without a completed mandatory Work Status Declaration form which can be found at http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/affirmative-action/work-authorization-form.
The deadline for receipt of completed applications is February 22, 2022.
Application, including a cover letter, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, and teaching evaluations, may be uploaded to https://apply.laps.yorku.ca beginning on December 23, 2021. Letters of reference will be requested of long-listed applicants.
Questions may be directed to Ravi de Costa, Associate Dean, Research & Graduate Studies, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies. Email: adres@yorku.ca (Subject line: Position in Ontario Research Chair).
