Carleton University, Human Rights Program, Assistant Professor

May 25, 2010 Sep 30, 2010

Subject to budgetary approval, the Human Rights Program in the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies at Carleton University invites applications for a one-year term appointment (possibly renewable for a second year), at the level of Assistant Professor. Duties will commence on July 1st, 2010.

The successful candidate will be responsible to teach four Human Rights courses, including a second-year required course in Human Rights Theories & Foundations, two upper-year courses in Human Rights (currently scheduled as Sex, Politics and the State and Histories of Persecution and Genocide), and to direct the Practicum Placement course. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the Coordination of the Human Rights (B.A.) Program, to strengthen ties between the university and human rights community, and to convene meetings of the Human Rights Program Steering Committee.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in a related field is required, as well as evidence of successful teaching; a record of research and publication; and experience in the field of Human Rights and/or work within the human rights community.

Consideration of applications will commence on Monday June 7th, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a Curriculum Vitae, sample publication, evidence of successful teaching, and two letters of reference (which may be sent separately). Materials can be mailed to:
Fran Cherry,
Director, Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies,
Carleton University, 2201 Dunton Tower,
1125 Colonel By Drive,
Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5B6
or sent electronically to IIS

Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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