Gender and women's studies CUPE postings, Dalhousie U

Two courses are available for teaching under CUPE conditions at Dalhousie
University.
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1. PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: 17 May 2012
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1 June 2012

POSITION: Part-time Academic [One Term, Winter Term, 2012-2013]

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Gender and Women's Studies

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: To teach Gender and Women's Studies 1015.03 – Gender and
Diversity, currently scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:05 PM – 2:25
PM in the Winter term. The part-time academic's duties include
responsibility for planning the course in conjunction with the Coordinator,
teaching the class, evaluating the students, and administration relating
to the class. This class may include participatory learning activities.
The part-time academic must be available for consultation with students
outside of class times. This position will report to the Coordinator of
Gender and Women's Studies. Note: This class may have teaching assistant
support depending on enrolment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Master's or Doctorate in Gender and Women's Studies
(or equivalent professional experience), and professional expertise in
women's movements, activism, and participatory learning methods.
Demonstrated experience in some combination of diversity, equity, and
global feminist activism. Commitment to interdisciplinary approaches in
Gender and Women's Studies. Ability to teach effectively at the university
level. Applications must include a CV, a draft syllabus for the class, two
letters of reference, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (including, if
available, the results of teaching evaluations for university-level
classes.)

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY BY EMAIL BY THE
APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:
Shirley Tillotson, Coordinator
Gender and Women's Studies Programme
E-mail mdc@dal.ca
Phone: (902) 494-2980

All offers of employment as part-time academic are conditional upon
sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer.
The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples,
people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.

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2. PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: 17 May 2012
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1 June 2012

POSITION: Part-time Academic [One Term, Fall Term, 2012-2013]
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Gender and Women's Studies Programme

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: To teach GWST 4150, Selected Topics in Gender and Women's
Studies, an upper-level seminar. The class is currently scheduled for
Mondays 9:35 to 12:35 in the Fall term. The topic for this year is Queer
Theory and Masculinities.
The part-time academic's duties include full responsibility for
the class, including but not limited to: developing the course outline,
preparing readings/choosing texts, fostering a dynamic classroom climate
for the open and respectful exchange of ideas, preparing and grading
assignments/tests/exams, and performing administrative duties related to
the class. The part-time academic must be available for consultation with
students outside of class time. This position will report to the
Coordinator of Gender and Women's Studies.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. or Ph.D. in hand, with expertise in Gender
and Women's Studies, especially with an emphasis in feminist theory,
including queer theory, masculinity studies, and critical race studies.
Applications must include a single-page, single-spaced proposal for the
class, outlining the themes and sub-topics to be covered in the class.
Please apply in writing, by e-mail, by the application deadline. In
addition to the single-page proposal for the class, applications must
include a CV, two letters of reference, and evidence of teaching
effectiveness (including, if available, the results of teaching evaluations
for university-level classes).

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY BY EMAIL TO:
Shirley Tillotson, Coordinator
Gender and Women's Studies Programme
E-mail mdc@dal.ca
Phone: (902) 494-2980

All offers of employment as part-time academic are conditional upon
sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer.
The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples,
people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.