***Please circulate widely***
Limited term appointment in Women’s Studies (Thorneloe University
federated with Laurentian University, Sudbury, Canada)
Deadline for applications – 24 May, 2010
The Department of Women’s Studies at Thorneloe University (federated
with Laurentian University) invites applications for a 10 month limited
term appointment in Women’s Studies, beginning August 1, 2010. The
successful candidate should have or have nearly completed a PhD in
Women’s Studies or related field and be able to teach Introduction to
Women’s Studies (WOMN 1005 6 cr) and Feminist Theories (WOMN 3015
6cr). The successful candidate will also teach one other three credit
course to be determined in discussion with the Chair. Evidence of
successful undergraduate teaching, published work, and continuing
research are desirable.
Thorneloe is a small undergraduate college where dedication to
excellence in teaching is expected. The department offers a single and
a combined major in Women’s Studies as well as a certificate.
Candidates should send a letter of application including the names and
contacts of three referees (only those contacted for an interview will
be asked for letters of reference), their curriculum vitae, teaching
evaluations (if available), and samples of syllabi by 24 May, 2010 to:
Dr Jennifer Johnson
Chair, Department of Women’s Studies
Thorneloe University
Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, On
P3E 2C6
jljohnson@laurentian.ca and copy to Ms. Susan Moores
smoores@laurentian.ca
Questions can be directed to Dr. Johnson. Note: We will accept
electronic applications but please ensure that all documents are
formatted to Word ’97 or later and that all attachments are clearly
labelled with the candidate’s name. We prefer to conduct interviews
for those who are short listed at the Canadian Women’s Studies
Association annual conference between May 28 – May 31 or in Sudbury June
2-4, 2010. Please indicate on your letter of application which of these
dates you are available. The review of applications will begin on 24
May, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.
Thorneloe University is committed to employment equity and encourages
applications from qualified aboriginal Canadians, persons with
dis¬abilities, members of visible minorities and women.