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University of Toronto - Scarborough, Center for Critical Development 
Studies

Critical Development Studies/ Assistant Professor


Institution Type:   College / University
Location:   Ontario, Canada
Position:   Assistant Professor


Position Title / Rank:   Critical Development Studies/ Assistant 
Professor

Req # 1201392

Faculty:                          University of Toronto Scarborough

Deadline:                      December 20th, 2012

  The Centre for Critical Development Studies at the University of 
Toronto Scarborough invites applications for a tenure-stream position 
in the area of Critical Development Studies. The appointment will be 
at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence July 1, 2013. 51% 
of the appointment will be in the department of your disciplinary 
specialty (e.g. Anthropology, Human Geography, Political Science, 
Sociology, etc.) and 49% will be in the Centre for Critical 
Development Studies.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) at the time of 
appointment or be very close to completion and be able to demonstrate 
excellence in research and teaching. Disciplinary specialization is 
open. The candidate will be expected to combine expertise in 
development theory with extensive fieldwork experience with respect to 
the study of development processes, policies, and/or practices in the 
Global South.

We also seek someone who is able to communicate effectively as an 
undergraduate and graduate teacher. Teaching obligations will include 
a core semester course in the ethics, philosophy, and epistemology of 
development and contributions to an introductory course in development 
theory. The candidate will also be a member of the tri-campus School 
of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto and will be expected 
to teach in graduate programs and supervise graduate students in the 
disciplinary department of her/his specialization. The successful 
candidate will be expected to develop an independently funded program 
of research that furthers the academic mission of the Centre for 
Critical Development Studies. S/he may also have the opportunity to 
participate in developing new graduate programs at UTSC.

The University of Toronto, including the University of Toronto 
Scarborough, is a research-intensive institution with an 
interdisciplinary commitment, a multicultural student body, and a 
modern campus. The University offers the opportunity to conduct 
research, teach and live in one of the most diverse cities in the 
world. The University also offers opportunities to work in a range of 
collaborative programs and centers of research.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link 
below. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, 
writing sample, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching 
philosophy), and concise descriptions of current research activity and 
graduate student supervision experience and future research plans. If 
you have questions about this position, please contact Paul Kingston, 
Director, at [log in to unmask] All application materials 
should be submitted online.

The U of T application system can accommodate up to five attachments 
(10 MB) per candidate profile; please combine attachments into one or 
two files in PDF/MS Word format. Submission guidelines can be found 
at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.

  Three letters of reference should be sent directly to the attention 
of Professor Paul Kingston, Director, at [log in to unmask], 
by the closing date: December 20, 2012.

For more information about the Center for Critical Development 
Studies, University of Toronto Scarborough, please visit: 
http://blog.utsc.utoronto.ca/idsprogram/.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within 
its community and especially welcomes applications from visible 
minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with 
disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may 
contribute to the further diversification of ideas.  All qualified 
candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent 
residents will be given priority.


Contact: Paul Kingston, Director, at [log in to unmask]

Website: http://blog.utsc.utoronto.ca/idsprogram
Primary Category: None
Secondary Categories: None
Posting Date: 10/19/2012
Closing Date 12/20/2012


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