St. Francis Xavier University
The Development Studies Program at St. Francis Xavier University invites
applications for a tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant
Professor. The position will commence 1 July, 2009 and is subject to
final budgetary approval. Applicants should have a demonstrated capacity
for interdisciplinary approaches in their work. Disciplinary background
and Area specialization are open, though ideally candidates should be
able to draw on examples from a variety of geographical locations
outside of their specialization. The successful candidate will be
expected to contribute to the teaching of interdisciplinary core courses
in Development Studies at the second, third and/or fourth-year levels.
Applicants must have a PhD complete or very nearly so, and will
preferably have teaching experience and publications.
Please send a letter of application incorporating a statement of
teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, sample publications,
documentation of teaching performance, and three confidential letters of
reference forwarded under separate cover by referees to:
Dr. James Bickerton, Coordinator, Development Studies Program, St.
Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS, B2G 2W5. The deadline for
receipt of applications is December 31, 2008.
All qualified candidates, especially women and members of minority
groups, are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian
Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will
be given priority. St. Francis Xavier University is committed to the
principle of employment equity.
