Assistant Professor Position
School for International Studies
Simon Fraser University
The School for International Studies invites applications for a full time, tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level, in the Politics/Sociology of Development. The successful candidate will hold, or expect to complete by Fall 2012, a doctoral degree in political science, sociology or social/cultural anthropology, or human geography; and will be required to teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels, including foundation courses in International Studies. Candidates will be expected to have expertise regarding a region of the developing world. In addition an ability to employ and teach mixed – quantitative and qualitative – methods will be an advantage.Applications will be treated in confidence and should include a letter of application with a statement of interest and research and teaching ability, curriculum vitae, and a list of publications. Applicants should also arrange for three reference letters to be sent independently.
All materials should be sent electronically to: Dr John Harriss, Director, School for International Studies (intst@sfu.ca) by October 31, 2011.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser University is committed to the principle of equity in employment and offers equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants. 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 at http://
www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/faculty_openings/Collection_Notice.html.
Contact: Dr John Harriss, Director, School for International Studies (intst@sfu.ca)
Website: http://www.sfu.ca/internationalstudies/index.html
Primary Category: Sociology
Secondary Categories: Anthropology, Political Science
Posting Date: 06/17/2011
Closing Date 10/31/2011