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POSITION:

Part-time Academic [One Term, Winter Term, 2019-2020]

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: 

Gender and Women's Studies

PAY RATE: 

As per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:

To teach Gender and Women's Studies 4151.03 – Special topics in GWST, currently scheduled for Fridays, 8:35 AM – 11:25 AM in the Winter term. The instructor can choose the topic of the class in consultation with the Coordinator, but topics that can be effectively cross-listed with Sociology and / or Social Anthropology will be given priority. This class is cross-listed with SOSA 3181. The part-time academic's duties include responsibility for planning the course in conjunction with the Coordinator, teaching the class, evaluating the students, and conducting 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.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Master's or Doctorate with a Gender and Women's Studies focus (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.  A background in Sociology and/or Social Anthropology may be an asset. Applications must include a clear statement of what the Special Topic for the course will be, CV, two letters of reference, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (including, if available, the results of teaching evaluations for university-level classes.)