Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor: Decolonial Humanities and Social Theory

Job title:

Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor: Decolonial Humanities and Social Theory

Company

OCAD University

Job description

OCAD University acknowledges the ancestral territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabeg and the Huron-Wendat, who are the original owners and custodians of the land on which we work, stand, and create., Canada’s largest and oldest art and design university, is a vibrant community of bold, curious and compassionate artists, designers and scholars who are imagining and creating a joyful, equitable and sustainable world. The University is an internationally renowned hub for art, design, digital media, research, innovation and creativity, and arts administration. It embraces collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to change-making through art, design-thinking curriculum and research, making OCAD U a local, regional, national and global leader in art and design.It is an exciting time to join the OCAD U community as the University is at a key stage in its institutional transformation, with the implementation of its and guiding principles — driving positive impact; decolonization, indigenization and equity; environmental sustainability; emerging as a vibrant hub; student centered approaches; innovation in learning teaching and research; and financial stewardship.In order to alleviate the under-representation of racialized and Indigenous faculty, priority in hiring will be given to qualified racialized and Indigenous persons who self-identify as such in the application process. This initiative is a special program under the Ontario Human Rights Code.The Faculty of Arts & Science invites applications for a tenure-track position in Humanities and Social Theory at the rank of Assistant Professor. This is a position for an interdisciplinary scholar who integrates a transnational, decolonial analysis into their practice, pedagogy, and course content. This person may specialize in one or more of the following areas: Gender & Sexuality, Disability Culture, Digital Humanities, Postcolonial theory, Sociology, Indigenous studies and Cultural Studies.The position is expected to commence August 1, 2024 and is subject to budgetary approval.This position will be housed in the Liberal Studies area within the Faculty of Arts & Science, which is where all OCAD University students come to find the courses in art and design history, humanities, social science, science, technology and business they need to complement their studio education.The successful candidate for this position will be expected to have relevant post-secondary teaching experience and scholarly expertise in a related area such as humanities, sociology, cultural studies, gender studies, or digital humanities. Digital humanities is a new area of study being established in the Faculty of Arts and Science. A record of publication in a relevant subject discipline is an asset. Prospective candidates do not need to be qualified in all areas and are invited to make a case for an application that incorporates a combination of interdisciplinary areas.SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIESThe successful candidate will:

• Teach five undergraduate courses per year in the Liberal Studies area within the Faculty of Arts & Science. These courses sit across Humanities, Social theory and Philosophy with a decolonial focus. Course assignment will depend on the candidate’s area of expertise; possible courses include (but are not limited to): HUMN-2003: History of Political Thought; HUMN-4002: Existentialism; Postcolonial Literature; HUMN-2003: Twentieth Century Ideas, HUMN-2007: Computational History & Theory, DIGF-4001 Leadership in Digital Economy, HUMN-2010: Intro to Gender/Sexualities, HUMN-3001: Reading Popular Culture, HUMN-3014: Feminist Theories, HUMN-3016 Extraordinary Bodies, SOSC-2005: Culture and Communication, SOSC-3003: Childhood Families Soc Change, SOSC-3013: Race, Racism, and Media, SOSC-3014: Sociology of the Body, SOSC-2015: Bodies Mattering,.) SOSC-4001: Sociology: Future Perspectives, SOSC-4002: Gender and Social Change (Course descriptions

.) * Participate actively in professional practice, research and/or scholarship within a relevant discipline

• Participate in the development of the humanities and/or sociology curriculum, policies and promotion; and in Faculty and program meetings and initiatives
• Provide service to the faculty and University-wide governance system, as well as participate building the University community and promoting the quality of student life and University culture
• Instructors will be expected to deliver courses in person, as well as have the capacity to deliver courses remotely

QUALIFICATIONS

• The ideal candidate should have:
• PhD in a relevant discipline, such as, Humanities, Social theory, Sociology or Gender Studies (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated ability to teach at the post-secondary level
• A strong record of research, scholarship and publication.
• Experience proactively advancing decolonization, diversity and equity, Indigenous knowledges and sustainability in curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and creative/professional activities
• An aptitude for developing and delivering innovative curriculum
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational skills
• Demonstrated collegiality, conflict resolution skills, and sensitivity to the learning needs of students
• A proven record of promoting respectful and inclusive work and learning environments for students, staff and faculty
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate humanities/social theory/postcolonial/decolonial theory is a strong asset
• A record of research or professional practice in a relevant area is an asset
• Interest in and commitment to the arts and arts education would be considered an asset

REMUNERATIONSalary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications with access to full benefits and pension contributions after one year of service.APPLICATION PROCESS and DEADLINEApplications should include the following: * A letter of intent stating the candidate’s interests in the areas of teaching, research/professional practice, and service to Faculty- and University-wide governance

• A curriculum vitae
• A research statement
• A statement of teaching philosophy that responds to the profile of the position
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as sample assignments, course outlines or relevant teaching materials, etc.)
• Names and contact information of three referees
• Applicants also are welcome to include a digital portfolio of recent work/publications

Interested applicants are invited to submit their application in confidence, addressed to Chair, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Humanities/English Search Committee, Faculty of Arts & Science, online by clicking “Apply Now” below.The review of applications will begin on December 10th, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.As an institution committed to art, design, digital media and related scholarship, OCAD University (OCAD U) recognizes the profound and essential value that diversity brings to the creation, reception and circulation of creative practices and discourse. OCAD U understands that valuing diverse creative practices and forms of knowledge are essential to and enrich the institution’s core mission and vision as an art and design university with a local and global scope.As an employer committed to employment equity, we encourage applications from members of equity- seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.We encourage members of designated equity-seeking groups to self-identify within the voluntary Applicant Questionnaire.In order to alleviate the under-representation of racialized and Indigenous faculty, priority in hiring will be given to qualified racialized and Indigenous persons who self-identify as such in the application process. This initiative is a special program under the Ontario Human Rights Code.OCAD U is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitmentprocess. Please People & Culture for more information or refer toAll qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.

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Location

Ontario

Job date

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 01:58:32 GMT

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