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Department of Criminology Faculty of Arts Tenure Track Position in Green Criminology Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in Canada, Ryerson University, is on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and the Wendat Peoples and is known for innovative programs built on the integration of theoretical and practical learning. Our undergraduate and graduate programs are distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum with a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, scholarly research and creative activities. Ryerson is known for its culture of entrepreneurship and innovation and is recognized as a city builder, as it continues its growth through award-winning architecture and expansion of its campus. Dedicated to a people first culture, Ryerson is proud to have been selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for every year since 2015. To learn more about our work environment, please visit us on Twitter: @RyersonU, @RyersonHR and @RyersonECI and our LinkedIn company page. We invite you to explore employment at Ryerson. Aboriginal candidates who would like to learn more about working at Ryerson University are welcome to contact Tracey King, Indigenous Human Resources Lead at t26king@ryerson.ca. The Opportunity The Department of Criminology in the Faculty of Arts at Ryerson University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Green Criminology. The appointment shall be effective July 1, 2020, subject to final budgetary approval. The Department of Criminology consists of 16 tenured/tenure-stream faculty members. The Department offers a BA in Criminology and an MA in Criminology and Social Justice. Our faculty prides itself on the excellence of its research and on the quality of its teaching. We are interested in candidates that will contribute to our existing research and teaching strengths by bringing innovative and diverse perspectives and experiences to complement the work in the department. The Department of Criminology has built an outstanding reputation for scholarly work in the field of social justice, criminology, and law. The faculty are interdisciplinary with backgrounds in sociology, history, women’s studies, law, political science, geography and criminology. The Department has undergone extraordinary growth and diversification over the past decade and has recently developed an MA program in Criminology and Social Justice. We are housed in the Faculty of Arts, a vibrant and inclusive contributor to the education of over 39,000 undergraduate and graduate students. This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA) (www.rfanet.ca). The RFA collective agreement can be viewed here and a summary of RFA benefits can be found here. Responsibilities The successful candidate will engage in a combination of teaching, research and service duties, maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities. Responsibilities include: contributing to our undergraduate (BA) and graduate (MA) programs through teaching, mentoring and supervision of students and ; participating in curriculum development/expansion as appropriate; establishing and maintaining a strong, community-engaged research agenda, including pursuing an innovative and independent research that produces cutting-edge, high quality research in Green Criminology; and participating in the academic life of the Department of Criminology, the Faculty and the University. 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2K3 Tel: 416-979-5101 Fax: 416-979-5112 www.ryerson.ca
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Qualifications Candidates must hold an earned Ph.D. in Criminology or a closely related field by the appointment date. Candidates who are all-but-dissertation (ABD) and are very close to completion in the field of Green Criminology may also be considered. In addition, the successful candidate must present evidence of: ● an emerging scholarly record that demonstrates creativity and evidence of impact, through peer reviewed publications, book chapters and other similar contributions. Candidates should have developed a research profile in the area of Green Criminology, which may include, but is not limited to, the study of environmental crimes and harms, and the associated impact upon human and non-human life. We are seeking candidates who examine ecological justice, ecocide, the displacement of Indigenous and racialized peoples, environmental impacts of settler-colonialism and capitalism, industrial genocide, critical examinations of corporate crime, international laws associated with environmental and corporate crimes. ● excellence in teaching via a teaching dossier that outlines their teaching philosophy and teaching accomplishments, including experience with course/curriculum review/development, excellent pedagogical practice, sample syllabi and teaching evaluations; ● strong communication and expository skills and a demonstrated ability to supervise undergraduate and graduate students; ● commitment to our values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as it pertains to service, teaching, and scholarly research or creative activities, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population; and ● an ability to contribute to the life of the Department, Faculty and the University through collegial service. With the Department’s rapid growth, contributions to service and administration are valued and thus we look for candidates with the interest and capacity to contribute in this manner. Equity at Ryerson At the intersection of mind and action, Ryerson is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do. Ryerson University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. How to Apply Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal (click on “Start Application Process” to begin) by November 1, 2019. The application must contain the following: 1
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● a letter of application; ● a curriculum vitae; ● a statement of research interests; ● a teaching dossier and results of teaching evaluations; and ● names of three individuals who may be contacted for references. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Candidates must therefore indicate in their application if they are a permanent resident or citizen of Canada. Any confidential inquiries can be directed to the DHC Chair Kim Varma at kvarma@crim.ryerson.ca. Ryerson is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. For any confidential accommodation needs and/or inquiries regarding accessing the Faculty Recruitment Portal, please contact Renee Gordon, HR Advisor at renee.gordon@ryerson.ca. 2