Job Description

Job TitleAssistant Professor, Women's and Gender StudiesRequisition #997389Job TypePermanentUnion or Employee GroupMRFASalary GradeFT or PTPosition End Date (if applicable)LocationMRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)About this PositionAbout MRUFounded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 14 bachelor's degrees and 38 majors.As a student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal is known for its top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. Grounded in community, Mount Royal is a place where faculty, staff and alumni can know each other by name - and where everyone is welcome. Learn more about Mount Royal's strategic academic direction at .Mount Royal University is situated on an ancient and storied land that is steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, Mount Royal acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories, and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the xc3x8eethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut'ina Nation, and the Mxc3xa9tis. Learn more about .Mount Royal is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and those with diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.About the Faculty of ArtsThe Faculty of Arts houses the following departments: Economics, Justice & Policy Studies; English, Languages & Cultures; General Education; Humanities; Interior Design; Psychology; and Sociology & Anthropology.The successful candidate will be a member of the Department of Humanities which includes the programs of Art History, Canadian Studies, Classics, History, Indigenous Studies, Linguistics, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies.About Women's and Gender Studies at MRUThe Women's and Gender Studies (WGST) Program at MRU is committed to intersectional, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive pedagogies and to providing a brave learning space for students where they are encouraged to think critically, creatively, and self-reflexively in the pursuit of a more just world. Women's and Gender Studies courses investigate the construction and mobilization of racialized, cis-heteronormative and colonial gender formations and are explicitly interdisciplinary, intersectional, and transnational, reflecting the rich interdisciplinary frameworks of feminist, gender, and queer theories. The WGST Program offers roughly twenty-five courses each year to more than 850 undergraduate students from across campus as part of the university's mandatory general education curriculum. The Program also offers a minor concentration.About the Department of General EducationThe Department of General Education stewards the liberal education requirement at Mount Royal University. All students enrolled in degree programs at the institution take up to twenty-five percent of their courses from General Education. General Education courses at MRU engage four general clusters that are relevant to all students: Cluster 1 - Numeracy and Scientific Literacy; Cluster 2 - Values, Beliefs, and Identity; Cluster 3 - Communities and Societies; and, Cluster 4 - Communications. The Department of General Education has jurisdiction over first-year courses in the General Education provision, while the majority of the remaining courses are offered by academic units across the university.About the RoleWe invite applications for one position, subject to final budgetary approval, at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.The successful candidate will be a teacher-scholar broadly trained in gender, women's, sexuality, and/or feminist studies with expertise in field(s) that complement but do not duplicate those already represented.Particular areas of interest include but are not limited to theories and practices of Indigenous, critical race, and/or transnational feminist, queer and/or trans studies. We are also interested in feminist science and technology studies.Among other core courses in the WGST, the candidate should be able to teach: WGST 2205 Transnational Feminisms, WGST 3310 Decolonizing Feminisms, and WGST 3311 Gender, Race and Power. The candidate will also be able to teach foundation-level General Education courses.WGST faculty value interdisciplinary teaching, scholarship, and experiential learning that further MRU's commitment to diversity, equity, justice, and inclusive excellence. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate intersectional, innovative, community-engaged, and interdisciplinary approaches to research and teaching within a liberal education context, and who value mentoring students who are first-generation, limited-income, and from historically underrepresented groups in post-secondary education.For a list of WGST courses currently offered at Mount Royal University, visit the .for information about the Department of Humanities, including Women's and Gender Studies. For more information about Women's and Gender Studies, contact Dr. Corinne Mason, cmason@mtroyal.ca.Work PatternNew faculty at MRU are hired into one of two work patterns:

• The teaching/service pattern (TS) has a focus on teaching and service and comes with a 4/4 teaching load.
• The teaching/scholarship/service pattern (TSS) has a focus on teaching and service, with the requirement that the faculty member also be involved in a research program and comes with a 3/3 teaching load.

We are hiring into the TSS work pattern with this position. There is an option to change work patterns after tenure.Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Women's, Gender and/or Sexuality Studies. Applications may also be considered from candidates with a Ph.D. in a related discipline with scholarly expertise relevant to the field of women's, gender, and/or sexuality studies. The doctorate must be completed by the date of appointment (July 1, 2025).
• Evidence of successful teaching and scholarship in intersectional feminist, queer, and/or decolonizing frameworks.
• Evidence of potential for scholarly productivity, which can include public scholarship and community-engagement.
• Ability and commitment to teach core and elective courses in WGST, including courses in the candidate's primary areas of expertise as well as upper division electives as needed.
• Ability and commitment to mentor students in community service and/or experiential learning, undergraduate research, and preparation for professional experiences.

What We OfferTalented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions.At Mount Royal University, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. Mount Royal University offers a competitive total compensation package that includes health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre.Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports and certifications for students, employees and the public.Closing Date: The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to complete applications submitted by February 14, 2025. Interviews are expected to occur in March.To ApplyPlease submit the following documents in PDF format via the online portal: * A 2-3 page cover letter that specifically addresses the qualifications for the position as described above;

• Current curriculum vita;
• A one-page narrative statement addressing past and/or future contributions to social justice, decolonization, and anti-racism through scholarship/creative activity, teaching, and service.

Candidates invited for an interview will be asked to provide the following additional documents prior to the interview: * Two sample course syllabi: a) second-year course in Transnational Feminisms, and b) an upper-level course in their area of specialization;

• Teaching statement;
• Evidence of teaching excellence; and
• A writing sample of no more than 20 pages.

Three confidential letters of recommendation will be requested from the references of candidates who are invited for a campus visit.For information on the job search, contact Dr. Scott Murray, Chair of the Search Committee ( ).If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify and we will work together on your accommodation request.We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally eligible to work in Canada will be given priority. Recent Mount Royal graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. For more information, please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp.

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