Concordia University, Principal of Simone de Beauvoir Institute
Nov 07, 2008 → Dec 12, 2008
Concordia University's Faculty of Arts and Science invites applications for the position of Principal of its Simone de Beauvoir Institute. This internationally known pioneering institute focuses Concordia University's teaching, research and co-curricular activities in the field of Women's Studies. We are seeking a senior scholar of national and/or international reputation in Women's Studies.
The successful candidate should be bilingual (English/French), have administrative experience in a university setting and preferably should be familiar with Quebec. The key responsibilities of the Principal are to administer the Institute on a daily basis; to consolidate and further develop our undergraduate Women's Studies programs; to develop graduate programs in Women's Studies; to strengthen the research component of the Institute; and to foster outreach activities of the Institute both within and outside the academic community. Consult Concordia
A tenured or tenure-track appointment at the professor or associate professor level will be considered according to the qualifications of the applicant.
Deadline for applications is December 1, 2008. Applications should consist of a letter of intent, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of teaching and research interests, and three letters of reference. Please direct all applications and inquiries about the position to:
Dr. Chantal Maillé, Interim Chair
Simone de Beauvoir Institute
Concordia University
1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.
Montréal, Québec
H3G 1M8
Subject to budgetary approval, we anticipate filling this position for July 1, 2009. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Concordia University is committed to employment equity.