GLENDON COLLEGE, YORK UNIVERSITY

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Department of International Studies

The Department of International Studies invites applications for a 10-month (August 1st 2009-May 31, 2010) Contractually Limited Appointment (CLA) at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Glendon College is the bilingual (English-French) liberal arts Faculty of York University. It offers a variety of programs in the humanities and social sciences. It is located on its own separate, mid town campus.

Duties will include teaching at the undergraduate level, research and administrative responsibilities. 

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching and research in International Studies in a bilingual, interdisciplinary and multicultural context, hold a PhD (or be near completion) in International Studies or related areas, with interest and teaching experience in two of the three following fields: Research Methodology, Latin American Studies and International Law, and have publications and current research projects in these fields. Candidates must be bilingual, English-French, and must be able to teach in these two languages, and, preferably, be also fluent in either Spanish or Portuguese.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The appointment will commence on August 1, 2009. All positions at York are subject to budgetary approval. 

York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Temporary entry for citizens of the U.S.A. and Mexico may apply per the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). 

Applications, including a curriculum vitae, should be sent to Professor Elisabeth Abergel, Chair, Department of International Studies, Glendon College, York University, 2275 Bayview Avenue, Toronto (Ontario), Canada M4N 3M6 (eabergel@glendon.yorku.ca). 

Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent on their behalf, at least one of the references should address teaching, and a scholarly writing sample. 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION PACKAGES: JULY 23, 2009.

PLEASE NOTE: ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.