The Faculty of Social Sciences at Canadian Mennonite University
invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in
Anthropology, Political Studies, or Sociology. Specific areas of
interest include social change and social movements; human rights and
social justice; political processes and philosophy; and cultural
studies. Competence in interdisciplinary approaches to social science
as a field of study will be an asset.
Teaching responsibilities will be in undergraduate programs that cross
disciplinary boundaries. The successful candidate will work with
existing faculty members who have a range of social science
backgrounds and teach in several established programs. We seek
individuals who have the capacity to help build an exciting and
growing social science program, while contributing a complementary
specialty to current strengths of the faculty.
Applicants should hold a PhD, or be near completion of their
doctorate, have a solid theoretical and methodological background in
their social science discipline, a demonstrated potential for strong
scholarly research, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in
teaching. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application,
a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a one-page
statement on how their faith commitment contributes to their teaching
and scholarship, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact
information for three references.
Subject to final budgetary approval, the appointment will begin July
1, 2012. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Review of applications will begin December 15, 2011 and will continue
until the position is filled.
Canadian Mennonite University is an innovative Christian university,
rooted in the Anabaptist faith tradition, moved and transformed by the
life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Through teaching, research, and
service CMU inspires and equips women and men for lives of service,
leadership, and reconciliation in church and society. As a liberal
arts university rooted in the Anabaptist tradition of Christianity, we
seek candidates committed to teaching and pursuing scholarship within
that framework.
Nominations or inquiries about the nature of the post may be directed
to Dr. Richard McCutcheon, Dean of Social Sciences:
rmccutcheon@cmu.ca; 204.487.3300 x 315, or toll free 877.231.4570.
Information about Canadian Mennonite University and further details
about the application procedure can be found online at www.cmu.ca.
Applications should be submitted in confidence either electronically
to hrdirector@cmu.ca or by paper mail addressed to Director of Human
Resources, Canadian Mennonite University, 500 Shaftesbury Blvd.,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3P 2N2. All qualified candidates are encouraged
to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada
will be given priority. CMU is committed to employment equity.
