丁香园AV

丁香园AV鈥檚 Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is now welcoming applications to the Jack and Doris Shadbolt Fellowship Program in the Humanities for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Supported by the Jack and Doris Shadbolt Endowment for the Humanities, the program promotes the humanities and arts鈥攂roadly conceived鈥攁s important sites of creative practice and critical engagement with the major concerns of our times. The program is dedicated to supporting the work of decolonization and Indigenization, and to that end, it especially welcomes Indigenous applicants.

Qualifications

Resident Jack and Doris Shadbolt Fellows in the Humanities will be emerging or established engaged academic scholars, artists, knowledge keepers, practitioners or writers in the humanities and arts.

Duties

Our Fellows will help us imagine how we can make the world we live in better through acts of world-making in the creative arts and/or publicly engaged scholarship in the humanities. Specfic duties and projects assigned will depend on the Fellow鈥檚 background and qualifications.

The program will support up to five Shadbolt Fellows, with each appointment lasting for one, two, or three semesters (4, 8, or 12 months) in length. The stipend associated with the fellowship is CAD 25,000 per semester (up to CAD 75,000 for a year).

Applicants should consult  for more detailed information, application form and application instructions. The application deadline is October 15 (Tuesday).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

丁香园AV is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges 丁香园AV to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.鈥� 丁香园AV is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, 丁香园AV will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and applicable University Policies. For further details see the full Collection Notice.

The Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences at 丁香园AV invites applications for the Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar in History for the 2025鈥�2026 academic year.

The Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar is dedicated to the teaching of history, broadly construed, which is understood to include studies of the past, including the recent past, carried out within the departments and programs of the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences.  The Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar is appointed as a Visiting Faculty Member for up to two terms in an academic year. 丁香园AV operates year-round, with Fall, Winter, and Summer terms. While at 丁香园AV, the Farley scholar will have the opportunity to interact extensively with faculty and students, and to stimulate discussion across disciplines. They normally teach one course or lead other types of relevant intellectual activities that will be open to students across the university. Farley Scholars are encouraged and supported in public outreach activities that may take a variety of forms. The stipend for the Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar is up to CAD 55,000 (commensurate with the length of the visit). To find out more about what past Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholars have done click here.

Those applicants who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents will require a work permit. 丁香园AV鈥檚 Faculty Relations team will assist with that process and a modest moving allowance is provided. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

In 2025鈥�2026, the Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar will be hosted by the History Department, with the possibility of an affiliation with one of FASS鈥檚 other departments or schools. 丁香园AV History welcomes scholars engaged in the historical study of any time and place, including research that aligns with the department鈥檚 commitment to decolonization and Indigenization.  To inquire about whether the Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar in History is a good match for you, please contact Steeve Mongrain at fassadri@sfu.ca or Jeremy Brown at histchr@sfu.ca.

Applications should be submitted electronically to farley@sfu.ca and include a current CV and cover letter outlining the following:

1. a research plan for the duration of the Visiting Scholar position;
2. a brief description of an advanced undergraduate level course (suitable for students from a range of disciplinary backgrounds);
3. a brief account of the public outreach activity, including topic to be addressed; and
4. the names and contact information of 2 referees.

In keeping with University policy, the successful candidate will hold an academic position at another university, or an equivalent position at another appropriate institution.

Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2024.

丁香园AV is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, and decolonization. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges 丁香园AV to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.鈥� Consistent with this principle, 丁香园AV works to advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, specifically Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. More particularly, 丁香园AV has adopted the recommendations of the Aboriginal Reconciliation Council [ARC] report, has recently completed a strategic cluster of appointments of Indigenous scholars across the University and on September 13, 2021 passed a motion in its (hiring that is currently underway). 丁香园AV is also committed to developing curricular programs that incorporate knowledges historically devalued by the university. 丁香园AV鈥檚 Black Caucus and Queer Faculty Network are two examples of the faculty-led initiatives making safer scholarly spaces and uplifting the work of historically marginalized colleagues. The Farley appointment committee enthusiastically welcomes applications from scholars belonging to underrepresented groups. 

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the 丁香园AVFA/丁香园AV Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.

We acknowledge the X史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), Skwxw煤7mesh 脷xwumixw (Squamish), S蓹l虛ilw蓹ta蓙涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), Katzie, Kwikwetlem, Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Samiahmoo and Tsawassen peoples on whose unceded territories 丁香园AV鈥檚 three campuses reside. In so doing, we acknowledge Indigenous stewardship both past and present. Our words of recognition indicate our aspiration to create a space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.

The Department of Economics at 丁香园AV is inviting applications for one full-time continuing teaching faculty appointment at the rank of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer.  The expected starting date is on or after July 1, 2025. Preference will be given to candidates employing empirical approaches to macroeconomics, monetary economics, international finance/macro, environmental economics, health economics, industrial organization, economic history, international economics and public economics. However, strong candidates in all fields will be given serious consideration.

Qualifications for Lecturer

Teaching excellence is the primary criterion for this position. The successful candidate must hold a PhD in Economics or a closely related field by the employment start date; however, PhD candidates with solid indication of imminent completion may be considered. The candidate must demonstrate:

• a strong record of teaching success commensurate with their experience;
• potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level;
• promise of educational leadership;
• involvement in service to the academic profession, to the University, or to the community.

Qualifications for Senior Lecturer

Teaching excellence is the primary criterion for this position. The successful candidate must hold a PhD in Economics or a closely related field by the employment start date. The candidate must demonstrate:

• excellence in teaching;
• examples of educational leadership;
• involvement in curriculum development and innovation and other teaching and learning initiatives;
• continuing pedagogical/professional development;
• an appropriate level of involvement in service to the academic profession, to the University, or to the community.

丁香园AV is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges 丁香园AV to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.鈥�  We serve students of diverse ethnic, cultural, linguistic and international origins. Therefore, interest and/or experience in working in multicultural and international settings with students who have diverse backgrounds is a desired attribute of all applicants.

Duties

Faculty members holding a continuing teaching position will teach 8 one-term courses across three terms annually. The teaching assignments will be in undergraduate courses across many fields of economics, including both core microeconomics and applied field courses. It is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to the Department, Faculty, University and to the academic profession through service.

Applications must include a cover letter, CV, three confidential letters of reference, and a teaching dossier which demonstrates your teaching effectiveness. Please indicate which rank you are applying for in the application and whether you are legally eligible to work in Canada.

The teaching dossier should include:

• a two-page summary describing your teaching philosophy, and any work on course and curriculum development and/or pedagogical innovation;
• and, for the most recent courses taught (up to 8 courses):
  • instructional materials: syllabi, sample exams and assignments, grading rubrics;
  • teaching evaluations, including both raw data and summary statistics; and
  • a statement summarizing and contextualizing the evidence presented.

The Department will start reviewing applications on October 1, 2024, with preference given to applications received by then. All applications are through . Email inquiries should be directed to ecchrsec@sfu.ca. The position is subject to the availability of funding.

Faculty salaries at 丁香园AV are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 丁香园AV Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for the lecturer rank is $108,340 to $124,241 and a reasonable estimate of the salary range for the senior lecturer rank is $121,061 to $152,863. Both estimates are dependent on experience and inclusive of a market differential.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. 丁香园AV is an equity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of 丁香园AV.

We acknowledge the Squamish (S岣祑x瘫w煤7mesh 脷xwumixw), Musqueam (x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛蓹m), TsleilWaututh, Katzie, and Kwikwetlem peoples, on whose traditional territories 丁香园AV's three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the 丁香园AVFA/丁香园AV Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.

The Department of Economics at 丁香园AV is inviting applications for two full-time tenure-track appointments at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor pending funding. The expected start date is on or after July 1, 2025. Preference will be given to candidates employing empirical approaches to environmental economics, health economics, industrial organization, economic history, international economics and public economics. However, strong candidates in all fields will be given serious consideration.

Qualifications for Assistant Professor

Excellence in research and teaching are the primary criteria for this position. The successful candidate must hold a PhD in Economics or a closely related field by the employment start date; however, PhD candidates with solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of the PhD.

The candidate must demonstrate:

• a strong record of research productivity commensurate with their experience;
• establishment of, or potential for, a successful research program;
• potential for excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level;
• potential for supervision of graduate students.

Qualifications for Associate Professor

Excellence in research and teaching are the primary criteria for this position. The successful candidate must hold a PhD in Economics or a closely related field.

The candidate must demonstrate:

• a strong record of research productivity commensurate with their experience;
• establishment of, or potential for, a successful research program;
• Sustained success in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level;
• potential for supervision of graduate students;
• Demonstrated contribution to the academic community and potential contribution to the Department, Faculty and University鈥檚 academic community.

丁香园AV is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges 丁香园AV to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.鈥�  We serve students of diverse ethnic, cultural, linguistic and international origins. Therefore, interest and/or experience in working in multicultural and international settings with students who have diverse backgrounds is a desired attribute of all applicants.

Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the University鈥檚 research excellence through a rigorous research program. The candidate will be expected to teach courses in both the undergraduate and graduate program in areas specified above. Finally, it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to the Department, Faculty, University and the academic community through service.

Applications must include a cover letter, CV, three confidential reference letters, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and samples of research papers. Please indicate which rank you are applying for in the application and whether you are legally eligible to work in Canada.

The Department will start reviewing applications for senior Assistant and Associate Professor on October 1, 2024 and will start reviewing 2024 and 2025 PhD applicants for Assistant Professor on November 25, 2024. All applications are through . Email inquiries should be directed to ecchrsec@sfu.ca. The positions are subject to the availability of funding.

Faculty salaries at 丁香园AV are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 丁香园AV Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for the Assistant Professor rank is $149,700 to $178,322, dependent on experience and inclusive of a market differential. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for the Associate Professor rank is $175,142 to $200,584, dependent on experience and inclusive of a market differential. Candidates with experience commensurate with higher ranks may also be considered for appointment at the associate professor rank. PhD candidates with solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of the PhD. A reasonable estimate for salary range if the successful candidate will be starting as an Instructor is $143,340 - $149,700

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. 丁香园AV is an equity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the 丁香园AV.

We acknowledge the Squamish (S岣祑x瘫w煤7mesh 脷xwumixw), Musqueam (x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛蓹m), TsleilWaututh, Katzie, and Kwikwetlem peoples, on whose traditional territories 丁香园AV's three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the 丁香园AVFA/丁香园AV Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.

The Department of English at 丁香园AV invites applications for a full-time tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Indigenous Literatures and Cultures with a starting date of July 15, 2025. Pursuant to Section 42 of the B.C. Human Rights Code, preference鈥痺ill be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, including First Nations, Metis, and Inuit candidates from Canada, Native American candidates from the United States, and Indigenous candidates from Mexico, Central and South America, the Pacific Islands and Oceania. Such candidates who wish to qualify for preferential consideration are requested to self-identify in their application. 

We encourage applications from candidates with expertise in Indigenous literatures in lands claimed by Canada and/or America, and/or global Indigenous literatures, especially Pacific Indigenous literatures. As well, we welcome complementary expertise in at least two of the following areas (listed alphabetically): anti-colonial and decolonial studies, Black and Indigenous solidarities, community engaged/based research, creative writing, critical race studies, the Digital Humanities, graphic novels and comic books, Indigenous archives and print culture, Indigenous critical/creative methods, feminisms, futurisms, Indigiqueer/Two Spirit studies, land-based pedagogy, multidisciplinary Indigenous media, orature, performance studies, poetry and poetics, and Residential School literatures. 

Qualifications

Excellence in research and teaching are the primary criteria for this position. The candidate will have a strong record of research productivity commensurate with their experience, and the capacity to create courses based on their research interests in consultation with the department regarding its changing curriculum. Ideally, candidates will incorporate Indigenous cultural knowledge into their work and have lived experience maintaining trusting and ethical relationships with Indigenous communities and/or organizations. The successful candidate will have a PhD completed by the appointment start date; however, PhD candidates with solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of the PhD. 

The successful applicant is expected to significantly enhance the Department of English鈥檚 and the University鈥檚 research strengths and help sustain the collegial atmosphere within the Department. The teaching load for this position is 2/2, and includes courses at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum and the graduate program. 

Applications should include: 

• A letter describing your interest in the position and your qualifications

• A Curriculum Vitae

• A scholarly publication or other suitable writing sample, such as a dissertation chapter 

• A concise teaching dossier

• Confidential letters from three references  

• Candidates are encouraged, but not required, to submit a self-identification narrative/story of their Indigenous lived experience.

This is a junior faculty position. Only those eligible to be appointed or promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor will be considered. The position is subject to availability of funding. 

Review of complete applications will begin November 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. All applications will be treated in confidence. Please submit all applications electronically, and have referees send their confidential letters, to Dr. Stephen Collis, Chair, Department of English at englsec@sfu.ca. 

About the Department and 丁香园AV

The successful candidate will have the option of joining the burgeoning interdisciplinary community of scholars of Indigenous literatures and media at 丁香园AV, a university with a long history of engaging with Indigenous communities and Indigenous issues. Prompted in part by the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007) and by the Final Report and Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (2015), 丁香园AV formed the鈥�Aboriginal Reconciliation Council (ARC). Subsequently, the ARC report, Walk This Path with Us (2017), has guided changes including the appointment of a Director of Indigenous Initiatives and Reconciliation, increased hiring of Indigenous faculty, and the construction of The First Peoples鈥� Gathering House, which is scheduled to be open by the beginning of the appointment. 

丁香园AV's three campuses are located on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional territories of the x史m蓹胃kw蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), Skwxw煤7mesh 脷xwumixw (Squamish), k史ik史蓹茮虛蓹m (Kwikwetlem), S蓹lil虛w蓹ta涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), q虛铆c虛蓹y虛 (Katzie), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples, and our students are of diverse ethnic, cultural, linguistic, and national heritages. Recognizing the unceded traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to foster and honour Indigenous resurgence as well as a plurality of decolonizing and anti-racist practices. The candidate will join a department committed to a vibrant culture of research and teaching. The English Department has 25 accomplished faculty, over 500 undergraduate majors and minors, and over 60 M.A. and Ph.D. students working in all areas of English studies, with notable strengths in contemporary Canadian, Indigenous, and diasporic literatures; environmental humanities; creative writing; print culture; and the Digital Humanities. We offer classes on three campuses in the metropolitan Vancouver area, as well as comprehensive distance education courses, joint majors, and opportunities for cooperative education. BC鈥檚 lower mainland, including the city of Vancouver, is globally renowned for its cosmopolitanism and livability. 

丁香园AV is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges 丁香园AV to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.鈥� 丁香园AV is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, 丁香园AV will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, specifically Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. 

丁香园AV offers several benefits and services, including a Mortgage Subsidy and Down Payment Assistance benefit, aimed at creating a more inclusive and accessible campus community for faculty. Please see the page and for more details. 丁香园AV is also committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants; if you require accommodations or have questions about 丁香园AV benefits, services, accommodations policies, or equity considerations, please contact the Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, in Faculty Relations. 

Faculty salaries at 丁香园AV are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 丁香园AV Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range is as follows:

• Instructor (ABD Candidates): $98,340 - $104,700

• Assistant Professor: $104,700 - $133,322

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the 丁香园AVFA/丁香园AV Collective Agreement. For further details see the full鈥�Collection Notice.

The Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women鈥檚 Studies (GSWS) at 丁香园AV invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Critical Data Studies and Computational Social Science at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing July 15, 2025. 

Qualifications

• PhD in hand at the time of appointment

• research and methodological expertise in (but not limited to) one or more of the following areas: natural language processing, machine learning, network analysis, big-data analytics and visualization, platform studies, algorithm studies, human-computer interaction (HCI)  

• an interdisciplinary research agenda concerned with data justice that seeks to understand how data and computation are implicated in intersectional forms of power and inequality (including racism, colonialism, capitalism, etc.), especially as these shape gender and/or sexuality

• grounding in approaches that complement the department鈥檚 existing strengths in the study of race, colonialism, Indigeneity, and migration, such as (but not limited to) Black feminist studies, Indigenous studies, ethnic studies, global south, and/or queer of colour theory 

• outstanding potential for research excellence

• evidence of inclusive pedagogy and strong teaching skills in interdisciplinary settings

• demonstrated capacity for introducing quantitative and computational methods to social science and humanities students along with a critical and creative engagement with data production and circulation 

• demonstrated capacity or strong potential for introducing quantitative and computational methods in public pedagogy and/or in community settings

• the ability to work鈥痚ffectively with colleagues across disciplinary fields in the social sciences and the humanities

Duties

• enhance and expand the research strengths of the department 

• develop the quantitative component of the department鈥檚 core undergraduate curriculum 

• teach interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate鈥檚 research areas

• participate in service to the department as directed by the department chair  

• participate in service to the Faculty, the university, and the broader community

Applications should include:

• a cover letter summarizing the applicant鈥檚 experience, qualifications, and interests for the position

• a complete CV

• the name, title, institutional affiliation, and contact information of three academic referees 

• a 1-page research statement outlining the applicant鈥檚 research program

• one writing sample

• a 1-page teaching statement on the applicant鈥檚 teaching philosophy

• outline of a relevant undergraduate course including a course description, 5-7 core texts, types of assignments, and proposed methods of evaluation 

Applications should be addressed to Dr. Helen Leung, Department Chair, and submitted electronically to gswspost@sfu.ca.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled, with priority given to completed applications received prior to November 25, 2024.

Please consult the Department鈥檚 website at for information about the department and samples of courses currently taught in GSWS.

We acknowledge the Squamish (S岣祑x瘫w煤7mesh 脷xwumixw), Musqueam (x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛蓹m), Tsleil-Waututh (s蓹lilw蓹ta涩), Katzie, and Kwikwetlem peoples, on whose traditional territories 丁香园AV鈥檚 three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.

丁香园AV is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges 丁香园AV to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.鈥� 丁香园AV is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, 丁香园AV will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, specifically Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

Faculty salaries at 丁香园AV are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 丁香园AV Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate for the salary scale range for this role is $104,700 - $133,322. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is a junior-faculty position. Only those eligible for appointment or promotion to the rank will be considered. This position is subject to the availability of funding. 

Please consult the current Collective Agreement between 丁香园AV and 丁香园AV Faculty Association /content/dam/sfu/faculty-relations/collective-agreement/丁香园AVFA%20CA%202022-25.pdf and the 丁香园AV Faculty Relations website at for detailed information about the terms and conditions of employment at 丁香园AV.

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the 丁香园AVFA/丁香园AV Collective Agreement. For further details see the full鈥�Collection Notice. 

The Department of Gerontology at 丁香园AV is inviting applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Healthy Aging in the Community. The position is expected to commence July 15, 2025 and is subject to the availability of funding.

Details about the Department of Gerontology and its current faculty, research, teaching, and degree programs are available at . The Department has strong graduate (MA and PhD), post-baccalaureate diploma, and minor programs.

Position Qualifications

We seek to recruit an emergent scholar with expertise in one or more social science disciplines, and who has experience and expertise researching one or more of the following areas: health equity for older adults, social care and older adults, dementia care and prevention, knowledge mobilization and implementation science. Applicants should have demonstrated or show the potential to build a strong publication record in one or more of the areas identified above as evidenced by publications in leading academic journals and/or with leading academic presses and through strong endorsements from letters of reference. The candidate should demonstrate evidence of a commitment to high-quality research and teaching experience, and community engagement and outreach. Their experience of working with a diverse student body and their contributions or potential contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity, inclusion, and collegiality will be welcomed.

The candidate must hold a PhD in a social science discipline or a closely related field.

Position Duties

Candidates will be required to build on the strengths and bolster the capacity of the unit.  The new faculty member will address a strategic and priority need for building capacity in community-engaged research and teaching capacity in socially relevant care and support for older adults. Building research capacity in the areas identified above will strongly advance our visibility in aging and health at both provincial and national levels, along with furthering our existing research excellence of the Department of Gerontology and the Gerontology Research Centre. The faculty member will be expected to develop a strong, externally funded research program, effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses in gerontology, successfully supervise graduate students, and participate in program and departmental governance. Finally, it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to the Faculty, University, and the academic community through service.

Applications will be considered until the position is filled, with preference being given to applications received prior to January 15, 2025. Applications will be treated in confidence. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. If you have any questions, please contact the Search Committee鈥檚 secretary at geradmin@sfu.ca.

Applicants will submit electronically (as one consolidated PDF):  

1. A cover letter
2. A full curriculum vitae
3. A teaching dossier (e.g., a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, outlines of courses developed or taught, examples of new courses that could be developed)
4. A research statement, three writing samples and a one-page outline of a potential five-year research program
5. The names and contact details of three referees

All material should be sent to (and cc鈥檇 to our department manager, geradmin@sfu.ca):

Dr. Andrew Wister (wister@sfu.ca)
Search Committee Chair
Professor, Department of Gerontology 丁香园AV
2880 鈥� 515 W. Hastings
Vancouver, BC
V6B 5K3

Faculty salaries at 丁香园AV are based on the salary scales defined by the collective agreement between the University and the 丁香园AV Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range at the Assistant Professor rank is $104,700 to $133,322.

NOTE:

丁香园AV respectfully acknowledges the x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), S岣祑x瘫w煤7mesh 脷xwumixw (Squamish), s蓹lilw虛蓹ta蕯涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), q虛铆c虛蓹y虛 (Katzie), k史ik史蓹茮虛蓹m (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples on whose unceded traditional territories our three campuses reside.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

丁香园AV is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges 丁香园AV to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.鈥� 丁香园AV is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, 丁香园AV will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the 丁香园AVFA/丁香园AV Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.

The Department of History in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, 丁香园AV, respectfully acknowledges the x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛 蓹m (Musqueam), S岣祑x瘫 w煤7mesh (Squamish), s蓹lilw蓹ta涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), q虛 铆c虛 蓹y虛 (Katzie), k史ik史蓹茮虛 蓹m (Kwikwetlem), qiq茅yt (Qayqayt), q始史a:n虛 茮始蓹n虛 (Kwantlen), S蓹my谩m蓹 (Semiahmoo), and sc虛 蓹wa胃蓹n (Tsawwassen) Peoples, on whose ancestral, traditional, and unceded territories 丁香园AV鈥檚 three campuses stand. We are committed to reconciliation through decolonization and Indigenization, telling inclusive stories about the past, and acknowledging different historical epistemologies.

The Department of History invites applications from Indigenous persons for an open-rank tenure-track/tenured faculty member in Indigenous Histories of the Americas and Surrounding Waters. Theoretical and methodological approaches rooted in Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) and Indigenous knowledges are required. While the period, area, and research specialization for the position are open, preference will be given to applications specializing in Indigenous histories of the Pacific Northwest or British Columbia, or in comparative or transnational histories. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

When it comes to all ranks, scholarship and teaching that is Indigenous community-based or otherwise contributes to First Nation, Metis or Urban Indigenous needs will be valued.  Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates, including First Nations, Metis, and Inuit candidates from Canada, Native American candidates from the United States, and Indigenous candidates from Mexico, Central America, and South America within Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) and Indigenous knowledge.

Qualifications for Assistant Professor

Excellence in research and teaching are the primary criteria for this position. The successful candidate must hold a PhD in History or a closely related field by the employment start date; however, PhD candidates with solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of the PhD.

The candidate must demonstrate:

• a strong record of research productivity commensurate with their experience;
• establishment of, or potential for, a successful research program;
• potential for excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level;
• potential for supervision of graduate students.

Qualifications for Associate Professor

Excellence in research and teaching are the primary criteria for this position. The successful candidate must hold a PhD in History or a closely related field.

The candidate must demonstrate:

• a strong record of research productivity commensurate with their experience;
• establishment of, or potential for, a successful research program;
• sustained success in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level;
• potential for supervision of graduate students;
• demonstrated contribution to the academic community and potential contribution to the Department, Faculty and University鈥檚 academic community.

Qualification for Professor

The rank of Professor is designed for those who have excelled in teaching and research and demonstrated commitment to service contributions.

 The candidate must demonstrate:

• evidence of national or international reputation in their area of expertise, supported by letters from external referees of high academic stature;
• evidence in excellent record of research productivity commensurate with their experience;
• established and a successful research program;
• sustained success in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level;
• experience with supervision of graduate students;
• demonstrated contribution to the academic community and potential contribution to the Department, Faculty and University鈥檚 academic community.

Following its commitment to abide by the call of 丁香园AV鈥檚 Aboriginal Reconciliation Committee 鈥渢o foster the development of Indigenous perspectives, knowledge, and methods鈥� and pursuant to Section 42 of the B.C. Human Rights Code, preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous and will bring to their research and teaching the perspective that comes from the lived experiences of those underrepresented in higher education, particularly the experiences of Indigenous peoples.  Such candidates who wish to qualify for preferential consideration are requested to self-identify in their application via the Applicant Demographic Survey link (see link below in application section of ad).

丁香园AV is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges 丁香园AV to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.鈥� 丁香园AV is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, 丁香园AV will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applications will be reviewed starting September 21, 2024 and will be accepted until the position has been filled. The anticipated start date is July 15, 2025. The position is subject to funding availability.

Applications will be treated in confidence. The applications require completion of the Applicant Demographic Survey () and should include:

• a cover letter;

Candidates should describe their research and teaching, including their experiences with and/or understandings of inclusive teaching and how they have met, or would meet the needs of equity-deserving students.

Candidates should also share their personal experiences with and connections to Indigenous communities. Examples may include interactions, collaborations, or relationships, and reflections on how these experiences have shaped your understanding and approach to working with Indigenous communities.  

• a curriculum vitae;
• a writing sample; and
• the names and contact information of three academic and/or Indigenous community references.

Shortlisted candidates may be asked to provide additional materials related to their research, teaching, and community-based activities, and/or additional references.

丁香园AV recognizes the value of mentoring and research training, outreach, professional service, and diverse research and/or research outputs. 丁香园AV further recognizes that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness, research delays due to COVID-19) can impact scholarly activities.

丁香园AV offers benefits and services aimed at creating a more inclusive and accessible campus community for faculty. Please see the Faculty Relations, Benefits and Services page for more details. 丁香园AV is also committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require accommodations or have questions about 丁香园AV benefits, services, accommodations policies, or equity considerations, please contact the Specialist, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Faculty Relations.

All applications should be sent to Mr. Aali Mirjat, Secretary to the Chair, at history_chair_secretary@sfu.ca. Please contact Dr. Janice Matsumura, chair of the search committee, janice_matsumura@sfu.ca, with any questions.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

The Department of History is one of the 28 Departments and Programs within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The Department has 26 faculty members, over 300 majors and minors, and nearly 29 graduate students. The Department provides courses that introduce undergraduate students to major world regions and cultures, historical periods, and social, political, cultural, and economic themes. It is deeply committed to encouraging students to practice historical thinking and awareness of different times, cultures, and politics as instruments of responsible engagement with the world today. Course offerings reflect the local context while also providing global perspectives. The Department also offers both MA and PhD programs.

Faculty salaries at 丁香园AV are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 丁香园AV Faculty Association. Candidates with experience commensurate with higher ranks may also be considered for appointment at the associate professor and/or professor rank. A reasonable estimate of the salary ranges are as follows:

• Instructor (ABD Candidates): $98,340
• Assistant Professor: $104,700 to $133,322
• Associate Professor: $130,142 to $155,584
• Professor: $149,255 to $181,027

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the 丁香园AVFA/丁香园AV Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.

The Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences at 丁香园AV invites applications for the Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar in History for the 2025鈥�2026 academic year.

The Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar is dedicated to the teaching of history, broadly construed, which is understood to include studies of the past, including the recent past, carried out within the departments and programs of the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences.  The Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar is appointed as a Visiting Faculty Member for up to two terms in an academic year. 丁香园AV operates year-round, with Fall, Winter, and Summer terms. While at 丁香园AV, the Farley scholar will have the opportunity to interact extensively with faculty and students, and to stimulate discussion across disciplines. They normally teach one course or lead other types of relevant intellectual activities that will be open to students across the university. Farley Scholars are encouraged and supported in public outreach activities that may take a variety of forms. The stipend for the Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar is up to CAD 55,000 (commensurate with the length of the visit). To find out more about what past Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholars have done click here.

Those applicants who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents will require a work permit. 丁香园AV鈥檚 Faculty Relations team will assist with that process and a modest moving allowance is provided. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

In 2025鈥�2026, the Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar will be hosted by the History Department, with the possibility of an affiliation with one of FASS鈥檚 other departments or schools. 丁香园AV History welcomes scholars engaged in the historical study of any time and place, including research that aligns with the department鈥檚 commitment to decolonization and Indigenization.  To inquire about whether the Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar in History is a good match for you, please contact Steeve Mongrain at fassadri@sfu.ca or Jeremy Brown at histchr@sfu.ca.

Applications should be submitted electronically to farley@sfu.ca and include a current CV and cover letter outlining the following:

1. a research plan for the duration of the Visiting Scholar position;
2. a brief description of an advanced undergraduate level course (suitable for students from a range of disciplinary backgrounds);
3. a brief account of the public outreach activity, including topic to be addressed; and
4. the names and contact information of 2 referees.

In keeping with University policy, the successful candidate will hold an academic position at another university, or an equivalent position at another appropriate institution.

Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2024.

丁香园AV is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, and decolonization. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges 丁香园AV to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.鈥� Consistent with this principle, 丁香园AV works to advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, specifically Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. More particularly, 丁香园AV has adopted the recommendations of the Aboriginal Reconciliation Council [ARC] report, has recently completed a strategic cluster of appointments of Indigenous scholars across the University and on September 13, 2021 passed a motion in its (hiring that is currently underway). 丁香园AV is also committed to developing curricular programs that incorporate knowledges historically devalued by the university. 丁香园AV鈥檚 Black Caucus and Queer Faculty Network are two examples of the faculty-led initiatives making safer scholarly spaces and uplifting the work of historically marginalized colleagues. The Farley appointment committee enthusiastically welcomes applications from scholars belonging to underrepresented groups. 

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the 丁香园AVFA/丁香园AV Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.

We acknowledge the X史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), Skwxw煤7mesh 脷xwumixw (Squamish), S蓹l虛ilw蓹ta蓙涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), Katzie, Kwikwetlem, Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Samiahmoo and Tsawassen peoples on whose unceded territories 丁香园AV鈥檚 three campuses reside. In so doing, we acknowledge Indigenous stewardship both past and present. Our words of recognition indicate our aspiration to create a space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.

丁香园AV (丁香园AV) respectfully acknowledges the x史m蓹胃kw蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), Skwxw煤7mesh 脷xwumixw (Squamish), k史ik史蓹茮虛蓹m (Kwikwetlem), S蓹lil虛w蓹ta涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), q虛铆c虛蓹y虛 (Katzie), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples on whose unceded traditional territories our three campuses reside. The Indigenous Languages Program (INLP) also acknowledges the unceded traditional territories of the many other Indigenous peoples where we collaborate in Indigenous language revitalization. 

The Department of Linguistics and the Indigenous Languages Program (INLP) in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at 丁香园AV (Burnaby Campus) invite applications for one tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to start as early as July 15, 2025. The academic appointment will be a full-time position in the Department of Linguistics, and will be affiliated with the INLP. 

The INLP was established by the 丁香园AV Senate and Board of Governors in 2018, following the university鈥檚 more than thirty-year engagement with Indigenous communities throughout British Columbia and Yukon Territory to support Indigenous language revitalization. Through partnerships with Indigenous community organizations, the INLP currently offers several undergraduate credentials, including a Certificate and Diploma in Indigenous Language Proficiency, and a B.A. with specialization in Indigenous language. In collaboration with the Department of Linguistics, we also offer a Graduate Certificate and M.A. program in Indigenous Languages and Linguistics (see /inlp.html).

In accordance with the INLP鈥檚 commitment to abide by the call of 丁香园AV鈥檚 Aboriginal Reconciliation Committee 鈥渢o foster the development of Indigenous perspectives, knowledge, and methods鈥� and pursuant to Section 42 of the B.C. Human Rights Code, preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous and who will bring research and teaching perspectives that come from the experience of those underrepresented in higher education, and particularly the experiences of Indigenous peoples. Such candidates who wish to qualify for preferential consideration are requested to self-identify in their application. 丁香园AV is committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants to fill out the here   administered by the Equity Office. While participation is voluntary, your participation aids the Search Committee in ensuring equitable employment practices as specified in the job posting. 

Qualifications 

The successful candidate must hold a PhD in linguistics by the employment date. PhD candidates with solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of the PhD. 

We welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to the existing research strengths in the Department and the Program as well as complement those strengths in new ways. The successful candidate must have demonstrated research experience in the linguistics of one or more Indigenous languages of northwestern North America. A record of work collaborating with Indigenous communities in language documentation and/or revitalization is considered an asset. The candidate will demonstrate the potential for developing a significant program of research and scholarship in the field of Indigenized community-based linguistic research.  Excellence in research through a proven record of publications, conference presentations, and/or other forms of knowledge dissemination appropriate to their career stage will be considered an asset.

The successful candidate must also have the ability to teach courses in general linguistics and the linguistics of an Indigenous language at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. This can be demonstrated through a teaching portfolio, including a statement of teaching philosophy, syllabi of courses taught, or courses proposed. The ideal candidate should also have experience teaching diverse Indigenous students (e.g. Indigenous students from remote communities) and will have experience developing Indigenized linguistic curricula. 

Duties

Duties include maintaining an active program of research; teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in INLP; supervision of graduate students; participation in the collegial governance and intellectual life of the Linguistics Department, the INLP, the Faculty and the university; and service to the academic community or Indigenous community. The candidate is expected to teach most of their courses in the INLP. 

Applications 

Preference will be given to complete applications received by December 15, 2024, but we will continue to accept applications beyond that date until the position is filled.  

丁香园AV recognizes that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g. parental leave, leave due to illness, research delays due to COVID-19) can impact research achievements and commits to ensuring that leaves are taken into careful consideration. Candidates are encouraged to highlight in their application how alternative paths and/or interruptions have impacted them.鈥�鈥�

鈥�丁香园AV is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges 丁香园AV to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.鈥� 丁香园AV is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, 丁香园AV will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.鈥�

鈥� All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This position is subject to the availability of funding.鈥�鈥�

The application must include the following:鈥�

• Cover letter summarizing the applicant鈥檚 experience, qualifications, and interest in the position鈥�

• Current CV鈥�

• Research statement鈥� 

• Teaching portfolio鈥�

• Candidates are encouraged, but not required, to submit a self-identification narrative/story of their Indigenous lived experience.

鈥疌andidates selected for interviews will be asked to arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent to the Department. Applications should be submitted electronically to lingasst@sfu.ca in PDF format only as a single file.鈥� 

鈥疉bout 丁香园AV鈥�

丁香园AV is in the top ten research universities in Canada and has ranked first in Maclean鈥檚 Comprehensive category for many years. Located in Metro Vancouver, 丁香园AV has three campuses, which are located on the unceded traditional territories of the xwm蓹胃kw蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), S岣祑xw瘫 煤7mesh (Squamish), s蓹lidlw虛蓹ta蕯涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), q虛铆c蓹y虛 (Katzie), kwikw蓹茮虛蓹m (Kwikwetlem), qiq茅yt (Qayqayt), q始wa:n虛茮始蓹n虛 (Kwantlen), S蓹my谩m蓹 (Semiahmoo), and sc蓹虛wa胃蓹n (Tsawwassen) Peoples.鈥疊y recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create a space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices. Vancouver is consistently rated among the top ten most livable cities in the world.鈥�

鈥� Faculty salaries at 丁香园AV are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 丁香园AV Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range at the Assistant Professor rank is $104,700 to $133,322. Candidates for the Assistant Professor position must have a PhD; however, PhD candidates with a solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of the PhD. A reasonable estimate for the salary range if the successful candidate will be starting as an Instructor is $98,340 to $104,700. 

鈥疨ersonal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the 丁香园AVFA/丁香园AV Collective Agreement. For further details see the full鈥�Collection Notice.鈥�

The Department of Linguistics and the Social Data Analytics Program (SDA) in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at 丁香园AV (Burnaby Campus) invite applications for one tenure-track faculty position in computational linguistics at the rank of Assistant Professor. The academic appointment will be a full-time position in the Department of Linguistics, and will be affiliated with the SDA. The anticipated start date for this position is on or after July 15, 2025.

Qualifications

A PhD in linguistics, computer science, computational linguistics, natural language processing, or closely related field is required. PhD candidates with solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of the PhD.

The successful candidate must be a specialist in computational linguistics, broadly understood.

We welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to the existing research strengths in the Department as well as complement those strengths in new ways. They must have demonstrated excellence in research through a proven record of publications, conference presentations, and/or other forms of knowledge dissemination, appropriate to their career stage.

The successful candidate must also have ability to teach courses in general linguistics and computational linguistics (social data analytics, computational social science, or natural language processing), at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. This can be demonstrated through a teaching portfolio, including a statement of teaching philosophy, syllabi of courses taught, or courses proposed.

Duties

Duties include maintaining an active program of research; teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate level; supervision of graduate students; participation in the collegial governance and intellectual life of the Linguistics Department, the SDA Program, and the university; and service to the academic community. The candidate is expected to teach at least one course per year in the SDA Program.

Applications

Preference will be given to complete applications received by November 30, 2024, but we will continue to accept applications beyond that date until the position is filled.

丁香园AV recognizes that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g. parental leave, leave due to illness, research delays due to COVID-19) can impact research achievements and commits to ensuring that leaves are taken into careful consideration. Candidates are encouraged to highlight in their application how alternative paths and/or interruptions have impacted them. 

丁香园AV is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges 丁香园AV to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.鈥� 丁香园AV is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, 丁香园AV will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

The application must include the following:

• Cover letter summarizing the applicant鈥檚 experience, qualifications, and interest in the position

• Current CV

• Research statement 

• Teaching portfolio

Candidates selected for interviews will be asked to arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent to the Department. Applications should be submitted electronically to lingasst@sfu.ca in PDF format only as a single file.

About 丁香园AV

丁香园AV is in the top ten research universities in Canada and has ranked first in Maclean鈥檚 Comprehensive category for many years. Located in Metro Vancouver, 丁香园AV has three campuses, which are located on the unceded traditional territories of the xwm蓹胃kw蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), S岣祑xw瘫 煤7mesh (Squamish), s蓹lidlw虛蓹ta蕯涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), q虛铆c蓹y虛 (Katzie), kwikw蓹茮虛蓹m (Kwikwetlem), qiq茅yt (Qayqayt), q始wa:n虛茮始蓹n虛 (Kwantlen), S蓹my谩m蓹 (Semiahmoo), and sc蓹虛wa胃蓹n (Tsawwassen) Peoples.

By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create a space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices. Vancouver is consistently rated among the top ten most livable cities in the world.

Faculty salaries at 丁香园AV are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 丁香园AV Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $104,700 to $153,322. Candidates for the Assistant Professor position must have a PhD; however, PhD candidates with a solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of the PhD. A reasonable estimate for the salary range if the successful candidate will be starting as an Instructor is $98,340 to $124,700. Both estimates are dependent on experience and are inclusive of a market differential.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This position is subject to the availability of funding. 

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the 丁香园AVFA/丁香园AV Collective Agreement. For further details see the full鈥�Collection Notice.

Email Address for Applications: lingasst@sfu.ca

Web Address for Applications: /vpacademic/faculty_openings/arts.html

The Department of Philosophy at 丁香园AV invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The expected start date is July 15, 2025.鈥� 

Qualifications:

Excellence in research and teaching are the primary criteria for this position. Candidates must have completed their PhD or equivalent in Philosophy (or other relevant discipline) by the employment start date; however, PhD candidates with solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of the PhD. Area of specialization (AOS): Legal Philosophy, Political Philosophy/Philosophy of Public Policy, or other philosophical work engaged with law or policy. Area of competence (AOC): Open.  

The candidate must demonstrate:

• a strong record of research productivity commensurate with their experience;

• establishment of, or potential for, a successful research program; 

• potential for excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses in our Law and Philosophy program;  

• potential for supervision of graduate students.

Duties:

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the University鈥檚 research excellence through a rigorous research program. The candidate will be expected to teach courses in both undergraduate and graduate programs and to supervise MA students. A normal teaching load for a tenure-track faculty member is an equivalent of four courses per year over two 13-week semesters. Finally, it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to the Department, Faculty, University, and the academic community through service. For more information about the Philosophy Department at 丁香园AV, please visit our website at: .

Application Requirements: 

Applicants must submit: a cover letter, CV, research statement, writing sample, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants should also arrange for a minimum of three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the search committee. Application materials should be sent as separate pdf documents via email to: philosophy@sfu.ca. Inquiries about the search may be directed to Endre Begby (chairphi@sfu.ca). 

Review of applications begins on November 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. 

Faculty salaries at 丁香园AV are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 丁香园AV Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for an Assistant Professor position is $104,700 鈥� $133,322. A reasonable estimate for salary range if the successful candidate will be starting as an Instructor is $98,340 - $104,700.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. 

丁香园AV is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges 丁香园AV to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.鈥� 丁香园AV is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, 丁香园AV will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the 丁香园AVFA/丁香园AV Collective Agreement. For further details see the full鈥�Collection Notice.

The Department of Political Science at 丁香园AV invites applications for a continuing full-time tenure track research faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in July 2025.The position may be 100% Political Science or a 75% Political Science and 25% joint appointment with 丁香园AV鈥檚 Department of Psychology. This position is part of the Department of Political Science鈥檚 long-term effort to build an experimental political psychology group, including a new experimental methods laboratory. 

Pursuant to Section 42 of the B.C. Human Rights Code, preference鈥痺ill be given to candidates who self-identify as a woman or non-binary and will bring to their research and teaching the perspective that comes from the lived experiences of those underrepresented in higher education, particularly the experiences of women and nonbinary peoples.鈥疭uch candidates who wish to qualify for preferential consideration are requested to self-identify in their application. 丁香园AV is committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants to fill out the Applicant Demographic Survey (https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/VSXZJJW) administered by the Equity Office.鈥疻hile participation is voluntary, your participation aids the Search Committee in ensuring equitable employment practices as specified in the job posting. 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Political Science, Social Psychology, or an aligned field in hand on the appointment start date, and will demonstrate evidence of high-quality scholarly output in research in Political Psychology with expertise in experimental methods. Output includes publications in well-recognized journals and successfully obtaining grants.

Duties:

They will be expected to carry out an independent research program yielding significant peer-reviewed publications, and to compete successfully for external funding to support this research program. Research that aligns with 丁香园AV鈥檚 Strategic Research Plan will be a strength. This includes rigorous data collection and analysis; interdisciplinary projects; and community-based policy research. The ideal candidate may also conduct research that aligns with 丁香园AV鈥檚 core research challenges to understand our origins and strengthen civil society by advancing justice, equality, and social responsibility.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate excellence in and/or strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the Department of Political Science鈥檚 programs. At the undergraduate level, the appointee would be expected to teach introductory courses in political science, including courses in political science, research design, methodology and statistics, among others. At the graduate level, the appointee will teach courses as part of the Masters in Political Science and the PhD program in Political Science, and be expected to supervise graduate students in their areas of research expertise. 

If a joint appointment, the successful candidate will also conduct research, teach and supervise students in the Department of Psychology. 

The person who fills this position is expected to contribute to the department鈥檚 supportive and collegial working environment, and to make substantive contributions through service to the departments, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community.

For more information about the Department of Political Science, please visit /politics.html. For more information about the Department of Psychology, please visit /psychology.html.

丁香园AV is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges 丁香园AV to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.鈥� 丁香园AV is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, 丁香园AV will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.鈥�

Candidates must submit the following documents in a single PDF to pol_apply@sfu.ca

• Cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Statement of research, including experience in conducting experimental methods 

• Statement of contributions and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 鈥� addressing past, ongoing, and/or potential contributions through teaching, research, professional activity, and/or service

• Evidence of teaching excellence

• Academic writing sample

• List of three possible referees, to be contacted if the candidate is shortlisted 

• Applicants are encouraged to complete the Applicant Demographic Survey鈥�()

Applications will be reviewed starting on 25 October 2024 and will be accepted until the position has been filled. Preference will be given to applications received by that date. The Search Committee anticipates a two-step interview process, with Zoom interviews in the first stage followed by a second stage of in-person interviews. Faculty salaries at 丁香园AV are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 丁香园AV Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $104,700 to $133,322. 

This is an entry level position. The position is subject to availability of funding. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the 丁香园AVFA/丁香园AV Collective Agreement. For further details see the full鈥�Collection Notice.

Please submit all inquiries and application materials to pol_apply@sfu.ca

丁香园AV respectfully acknowledges the x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), S岣祑x瘫w煤7mesh 脷xwumixw (Squamish), s蓹lilw蓹ta涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), q虛铆c虛蓹y虛 (Katzie), k史ik史蓹茮虛蓹m (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples on whose unceded traditional territories our three campuses reside.

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a continuing Lecturer position in International Security, Defence and Diplomacy. The candidate will provide teaching and support to the NATO Field School (NFS) and teach introductory courses in Political Science and courses in their areas of expertise. The position will start when filled; preferred starting date is January 2025.

We seek candidates who have a strong background in International Security, Defence, and/or Diplomacy, as well as outstanding teaching skills in a diversity of classroom settings. Relevant experiences in experiential learning (hands-on learning, field exercises, summer schools, simulations, case studies, role-play exercises, peer group learning, etc.) are an asset.

Duties

The successful candidate will collaborate with the NFS Director in preparing and teaching the NFS. The NFS is a growing teaching and engagement endeavour with an emphasis on professional placement of its graduates.

In Political Science, the standard course load for lecturers is eight courses per year. The Collective Agreement stipulates that teaching faculty are to be released from their teaching duties one out every nine terms. This position will likely be paired with an additional role 鈥� involving logistical and administrative tasks to support the NFS 鈥� that will reduce the overall teaching load based on the level of support.

The NATO Field School and Simulation Program is an intensive political science experience that combines coursework with experiential learning. As one of the lead instructors, you are expected to:

• Act as a liaison between 丁香园AV and NATO, working closely with the Director.
• Accompany and guide students during their field school experience
• The NFS is held in Europe every summer. The candidate will be expected to travel for up to eight weeks per year in summer to support the field school.
• Help to set up the logistics and with recruitment and financial reporting for the field school.
• Teach courses and prepare lectures relevant to the topic.
• Set up simulations and other exercises to help students prepare for the field school.

Required Qualifications:

• The chosen candidate must hold a PhD in Political Science or in a related field, with research and/or teaching experience in Defence, Diplomacy, and/or International Security. Candidates with firm defence dates by December 2024 may be considered
• Candidates should have demonstrated teaching experience and potential for teaching excellence

Desirable Qualifications:

The following attributes will be considered as additional assets for the position:

• Academic expertise in at least one of the following areas: NATO; international institutions; interstate conflict, diplomacy and negotiations; North American security and defence; Indo-Pacific security and defence; alliances and multilateral security cooperation; interstate conflict, Canadian foreign policy; cyber information warfare and artificial intelligence
• Teaching experience in experiential and engagement courses, including field schools and security simulations for university students
• Professional experience in defence, diplomacy or international relations
• Related publications 
• Teaching experience in large classes introductory classes particularly introductory courses in International Relations and Political Science

Candidates must submit the following documents in a single PDF to pol_apply@sfu.ca:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching portfolio demonstrating teaching excellence in experiential learning and simulations and discussing candidate鈥檚 approach to equity, diversity and inclusion
• List of three possible referees, to be contacted if the candidate is short-listed

Full consideration will be given to applications submitted by September 5, 2024, however, we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.  Short-listed candidates will be contacted to have three letters of reference forwarded directly to the department via email at pol_apply@sfu.ca

Faculty salaries at 丁香园AV are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 丁香园AV Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $98,340 to $114,241.

丁香园AV is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges 丁香园AV to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.鈥� 丁香园AV is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, 丁香园AV will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

丁香园AV is consistently ranked among the top comprehensive universities in Canada and was recently ranked in the top 50 in the world for engaged research. The Department of Political Science at 丁香园AV has a growing number of faculty in diverse fields and is strongly supportive of faculty members鈥� strengths, interests, and career progress. The department strongly believes in methodological pluralism. More information about the department and the university can be found on our website: . The campus is located on Burnaby Mountain in Greater Vancouver. Vancouver is a scenic waterfront city located minutes from the mountains and a wide range of outdoor activities. It has a reputation as a clean, safe, multicultural, and ethnically diverse city and is one of the very top cities in the world in which to live and work.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This position is subject to the availability of funding.

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the 丁香园AVFA/丁香园AV Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.

Please submit all inquiries and application materials to pol_apply@sfu.ca

The Department of Psychology at 丁香园AV invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Behavioural Neuroscience to begin as early as July 1, 2025.

Position Qualifications

Excellence in research and teaching potential are the primary criteria for this position. Applicants must have a Ph.D. We seek candidates with clearly demonstrated potential to establish a strong research program in behavioural neuroscience, at the cellular and/or systems level, using vertebrate or invertebrate models.

Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the University鈥檚 research excellence through a rigorous and collaborative research program. The successful candidate will participate in graduate training and departmental activities and service, and fill undergraduate teaching needs in the neurobiology of learning and memory and/or psychopharmacology. The candidate will be a member of the Cognitive and Neural Sciences area within the Psychology Department, which currently has research strengths in cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology, behavioural endocrinology, and chronobiology. Finally, it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to the Faculty, University, and the academic community through service.

How to Apply

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The position is subject to availability of funding and final approval by the 丁香园AV Board of Governors.

Application materials should be submitted electronically, via email to psyccns@sfu.ca. Please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, copies of representative publications, and arrange for three referees to submit letters of reference.

The competition will remain open until October 15, 2024, or until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to:

Dr. Ralph Mistlberger
Chair, Search Committee
丁香园AV
ralph_mistlberger@sfu.ca

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the 丁香园AVFA/丁香园AV Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.

Faculty salaries at 丁香园AV are based on the salary scales defined by the collective agreement between the University and the 丁香园AV Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range at the Assistant Professor rank is $104, 700 to $133, 322.

丁香园AV

丁香园AV is consistently ranked among the top comprehensive universities in Canada. Read more about 丁香园AV at . Information about the Psychology Department can be found on our website at .  For information about neuroscience across campus, see the 丁香园AV Institute for Neuroscience and Neurotechnology /neuro-institute.html. The campus is located on Burnaby Mountain in Greater Vancouver. Vancouver is a scenic waterfront city located minutes from the mountains and a wide range of outdoor activities.  It has a reputation as a clean, safe, multicultural and ethnically diverse city, and is one of the very top cities in the world in which to live and work.

丁香园AV is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges 丁香园AV to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.鈥� 丁香园AV is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, 丁香园AV will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

鈥淓quity and belonging鈥� is a core value of 丁香园AV and a key component of its strategic vision. A priority for the University is to recognize and honour the rights of Indigenous people, and in particular to respect and partner with the Indigenous Nations that host the University鈥檚 campuses. Within the Department, the Indigenous Reconciliation Committee works to eliminate the marginalization and under-representation that Indigenous Peoples experience in academic settings.  

We acknowledge the xwm蓹胃kw蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), Sk瘫wxw瘫 u虂7mesh U虂xwumixw (Squamish), s蓹l虛ilw虛蓹ta蕯涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), q虛i虂c蓹虛 y虛 (Katzie), kwikw蓹茮虛蓹m (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo, and Tsawwassen peoples on whose traditional, unceded territories our three campuses stand.

The Department of Psychology at 丁香园AV (丁香园AV) is excited to announce the search for a new full-time tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor to join its highly successful Law and Forensic Psychology Area. We are now accepting applications for a position to begin as early as July 15, 2024.

Position Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who can strengthen the capacity of the Law and Forensic area with respect to research; the teaching, training, and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students; and service at the university and in the broader academic community. To that end, the successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in Psychology at the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. However, PhD candidates with solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of the PhD.
• Demonstrated interest and expertise in research related to law and forensic psychology. Ideally, the candidate鈥檚 research interests will include clinical-forensic topics, but the innovation and excellence of their research will be of greater importance than the specific focus.
• Ability to contribute to the Department鈥檚 Clinical Psychology Program through some combination of graduate teaching, training, and supervision.

Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the University鈥檚 research excellence through a rigorous research program. The candidate will be expected to teach courses in both undergraduate and graduate programs and to supervise graduate students. Finally, it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to the Department, Faculty, University, and the academic community through service. Preference will be given to candidates who also have skills or experiences that can help enhance the Department鈥檚 openness and responsiveness to diversity.

The Law and Forensic Psychology Area

Graduate training with a specific concentration in Law and Forensic Psychology was formally established at 丁香园AV in 1992 and quickly became one of the world鈥檚 leading sites for research and training in the field. Its overarching goal is to train students to apply psychological theories and methods to matters of law and policy for the betterment of people involved in or affected by the legal system and society more broadly.

Faculty members in the Law and Forensic Psychology Program, past and present, are recognized internationally for their contributions to research, practice, and service. At 丁香园AV, they have served in major administrative roles, including as Chair and Associate Chair and Director of Clinical Training in the Department. Outside the University, they have held influential positions as journal editors (including Law and Human Behavior) or as chief executives of major academic and professional associations, including as President of the American Psychology-Law Society 鈥� four times! The Law and Forensic Psychology Program currently has five core faculty and seeks to hire a sixth. Collectively, the core faculty members have a wide range of interests. Three faculty members have law degrees in addition to doctoral degrees in psychology.

An average of 25 graduate students each year are members of the Law and Forensic Psychology Area, enrolled in the MA or PhD programs. About 2/3 of those students were admitted to the Department鈥檚 Clinical Psychology Program and about 1/3 were admitted to the Psychology Graduate Program, which provides training in applied, basic, and theoretical research in psychology.

Read more about the Law and Forensic Psychology area at /psychology/about/areas-of-study/law---forensic-psychology/ and more about the Department of Psychology at .

丁香园AV

丁香园AV is located on three campuses across Metro Vancouver, nestled between the peaks of the Coast Mountains and the waters of the Fraser River and Pacific Ocean. With a population approaching 3 million, Metro Vancouver is a vibrant and multicultural region that is also beautiful, clean, and safe. It is consistently voted one of the world鈥檚 best cities in which to live and work. Established in 1965, 丁香园AV grew quickly and now is home to more than 30,000 undergraduate students and more than 5,000 graduate students annually. It has been ranked #1 among all comprehensive universities in Canada in 15 of the last 16 years.

丁香园AV is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges 丁香园AV to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.鈥� 丁香园AV is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, 丁香园AV will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

鈥淓quity and belonging鈥� is a core value of 丁香园AV and a key component of its strategic vision. A priority for the University is to recognize and honour the rights of Indigenous people, and in particular to respect and partner with the Indigenous Nations that host the University鈥檚 campuses. Within the Department, its Indigenous Reconciliation Committee works to eliminate the marginalization and under-representation that Indigenous Peoples experience in academic settings.

Read more about 丁香园AV at .

How to Apply

Application materials should be submitted electronically, via email to psycclin@sfu.ca. Please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statement/dossier, and a statement illustrating your commitment to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Also, please request three confidential letters of reference to be submitted separately by referees.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled, with priority given to completed applications received prior to April 31, 2024.

This is a junior faculty position. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. 丁香园AV is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

This position is subject to the availability of funding.

Inquiries should be directed to:

Faculty salaries at 丁香园AV are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 丁香园AV Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $89,652 to $114,866. Candidates for the Assistant Professor position must have a PhD; however, PhD candidates with a solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of the PhD. A reasonable estimate for the salary range if the successful candidate will be starting as an Instructor is $84,049 to $89,652.

Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University as part of academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details, see www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/Faculty_Openings/Collection_Notice.html. 

We acknowledge the xwm蓹胃kw蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), Sk瘫wxw瘫 u虂7mesh U虂xwumixw (Squamish), s蓹l虛ilw虛蓹ta蕯涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), q虛i虂c蓹虛 y虛 (Katzie), kwikw蓹茮虛蓹m (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo, and Tsawwassen peoples on whose traditional, unceded territories our three campuses stand.

The Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at 丁香园AV (丁香园AV) invites applications for one tenure鈥恡rack faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Clinical Neuropsychology to begin as early as July 15^th, 2025.

The Clinical Neuropsychology Area

The longstanding clinical neuropsychology track is housed within the clinical psychology graduate program and adheres to a scientist-practitioner training model and the Houston Conference Training Guidelines. Our current neuropsychology faculty member鈥檚 teaching and research is focused on pediatric populations. We hope to expand the clinical neuropsychology track by welcoming a new faculty member with interest in teaching and research in adult and/or older adult populations.

Position Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who can strengthen the capacity of the Clinical Neuropsychology area with respect to research; the teaching, training, and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students; and service at the university and in the broader academic community. To that end, the successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in Psychology from a CPA- or APA-accredited institution at the time of appointment. Candidates with imminent completion of their PhD degree may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of their PhD.
• Applicants are expected to have specialized training in neuropsychological evaluation, with preference for candidates with expertise in adult and/or older adult populations.
• The candidate should be eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia and is expected to initiate the registration process within the first 12 months of hire and maintain registration throughout their employment.
  
• Demonstrated interest and/or expertise in research related to clinical neuropsychology or a related field.  Innovation and excellence in research are of greater importance than the specific focus. Again, there is a preference for candidates whose research is related to adult and/or older adult populations.
• Potential to contribute to the teaching excellence in the Department鈥檚 Clinical Psychology Program through a combination of graduate teaching, training, and supervision.

Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the university鈥檚 research excellence through a rigorous research program. The candidate will be expected to teach courses in both undergraduate and graduate programs and to supervise graduate students. We seek candidates who will contribute to and complement existing strengths in our clinical neuropsychology track. The candidate will be expected to fill graduate teaching needs in general cognitive assessment, neuropsychological assessment, and/or neurocognitive disorders in adult and older adults. Finally, it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to the department, faculty, university, and the academic community through service. Preference will be given to candidates who also have skills or experiences that can help enhance the department鈥檚 openness and responsiveness to diversity.

丁香园AV

丁香园AV is located on three campuses across Metro Vancouver, nestled between the peaks of the Coast Mountains and the waters of the Fraser River and Pacific Ocean. With a population approaching 3 million, Metro Vancouver is a vibrant and multicultural region that is also beautiful, clean, and safe. It is consistently voted one of the world鈥檚 best cities in which to live and work. Established in 1965, 丁香园AV grew quickly and now is home to more than 30,000 undergraduate students and more than 5,000 graduate students annually. It has been ranked #1 among all comprehensive universities in Canada in 15 of the last 16 years.

丁香园AV is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges 丁香园AV to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.鈥� 丁香园AV is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, 丁香园AV will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

鈥淓quity and belonging鈥� is a core value of 丁香园AV and a key component of its strategic vision. A priority for the University is to recognize and honour the rights of Indigenous people, and in

particular to respect and partner with the Indigenous Nations that host the University鈥檚 campuses. Within the Department, its Indigenous Reconciliation Committee works to eliminate the marginalization and under-representation that Indigenous Peoples experience in academic settings.

Read more about 丁香园AV at <>.

How to Apply

Application materials should be submitted electronically, via email to psyclin2@sfu.ca. Please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statement/dossier, copies of representative publications, and a statement illustrating your commitment to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Also, please request three confidential letters of reference to be submitted separately by referees to psyclin2@sfu.ca.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled, with priority given to completed applications received prior to October 15^th, 2024.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. 丁香园AV is an equity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university. This position is subject to the availability of funding.

Salary

Faculty salaries at 丁香园AV are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 丁香园AV Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for an Assistant Professor position is $104,700 鈥� $133,322. A reasonable estimate for salary range if the successful candidate will be starting as an Instructor is $98,340 - $104,700.

Inquiries should be directed to:

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the 丁香园AVFA/丁香园AV Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.

We acknowledge the xwm蓹胃kw蓹y虛 蓹m (Musqueam), Sk瘫wxw瘫 u虂7mesh U虂xwumixw (Squamish), s蓹l虛ilw虛 蓹ta蕯涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), q虛 i虂c蓹虛 y虛 (Katzie), kwikw蓹茮虛 蓹m (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo, and Tsawwassen peoples on whose traditional, unceded territories our three campuses stand.

丁香园AV, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment in Anthropology at the rank of Assistant Professor, to commence July 15, 2025. We acknowledge the Squamish (Sk瘫wx瘫 wu虂7mesh U虂xwumixw), Musqueam (xwm蓹胃kw蓹y虛 蓹m), Tsleil- Waututh (s蓹lilw蓹ta涩), Katzie, and Kwikwetlem peoples, on whose traditional territories 丁香园AV's three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.

Qualifications

The department is seeking an emergent scholar with expertise in the anthropology of race, migration, or health with a focus on South Asia/South Asian diaspora. We will give preference to candidates with a PhD in Anthropology. Applicants should indicate how their active research programs enhance the areas of specialization in our unit (see: ). The successful candidate will have experience teaching a diverse student body, experience teaching in multi-modal formats, and use innovative approaches to student assessment. Excellence in research and teaching are the primary criteria for this position.

Applicants must have earned their PhD by the appointment start date or shortly thereafter. PhD candidates with solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of the PhD.

Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the University鈥檚 research excellence through a rigorous research program. The successful applicant will teach a range of anthropology courses (in person and online), including in the core curriculum (introduction to anthropology, anthropology and contemporary life, ethnography and research methods), as well as supervise graduate students. Finally, it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to the Department, Faculty, University, and the academic community through service.

Applicants will submit electronically:

1) a cover letter.
2) a full curriculum vitae.
3) a statement of teaching philosophy that includes the applicant鈥檚 perspective on teaching a diverse student body; approach to teaching in multi-modal formats (faculty must prepare courses in various formats, including online courses); approach to student assessment; teaching evaluations; one full syllabus from a past course; examples of new courses they could develop for our joint department; and approach to graduate supervision.

4) a research statement, including writing sample (no more than 2), one of which should be solely authored.
5) the names and contact details of three referees.

Please submit this application package as one consolidated PDF.

All material should be sent to:
Dr. Wendy Chan, Chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology

c/o Assistant to the Chair, email: sachrsec@sfu.ca

Review of complete applications will begin on October 4, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Faculty salaries at 丁香园AV are based on the salary scales defined by the collective agreement between the University and the 丁香园AV Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range at the Assistant Professor rank is $104, 700 to $133, 322. In addition, a reasonable estimate for salary range if the successful candidate will be starting as an Instructor is $98,340 to $104,700. The position is subject to availability of funding.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. 丁香园AV is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges 丁香园AV to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff and our community.鈥� 丁香园AV is committed to ensuring no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, 丁香园AV will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see: /vpacademic/academic-careers/current-openings.html

The Department of Psychology at 丁香园AV (丁香园AV) is excited to announce the search for a new full-time tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor to join its highly successful Law and Forensic Psychology Area. We are now accepting applications for a position to begin as early as July 15, 2024.

Position Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who can strengthen the capacity of the Law and Forensic area with respect to research; the teaching, training, and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students; and service at the university and in the broader academic community. To that end, the successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in Psychology at the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. However, PhD candidates with solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of the PhD.
• Demonstrated interest and expertise in research related to law and forensic psychology. Ideally, the candidate鈥檚 research interests will include clinical-forensic topics, but the innovation and excellence of their research will be of greater importance than the specific focus.
• Ability to contribute to the Department鈥檚 Clinical Psychology Program through some combination of graduate teaching, training, and supervision.

Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the University鈥檚 research excellence through a rigorous research program. The candidate will be expected to teach courses in both undergraduate and graduate programs and to supervise graduate students. Finally, it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to the Department, Faculty, University, and the academic community through service. Preference will be given to candidates who also have skills or experiences that can help enhance the Department鈥檚 openness and responsiveness to diversity.

The Law and Forensic Psychology Area

Graduate training with a specific concentration in Law and Forensic Psychology was formally established at 丁香园AV in 1992 and quickly became one of the world鈥檚 leading sites for research and training in the field. Its overarching goal is to train students to apply psychological theories and methods to matters of law and policy for the betterment of people involved in or affected by the legal system and society more broadly.

Faculty members in the Law and Forensic Psychology Program, past and present, are recognized internationally for their contributions to research, practice, and service. At 丁香园AV, they have served in major administrative roles, including as Chair and Associate Chair and Director of Clinical Training in the Department. Outside the University, they have held influential positions as journal editors (including Law and Human Behavior) or as chief executives of major academic and professional associations, including as President of the American Psychology-Law Society 鈥� four times! The Law and Forensic Psychology Program currently has five core faculty and seeks to hire a sixth. Collectively, the core faculty members have a wide range of interests. Three faculty members have law degrees in addition to doctoral degrees in psychology.

An average of 25 graduate students each year are members of the Law and Forensic Psychology Area, enrolled in the MA or PhD programs. About 2/3 of those students were admitted to the Department鈥檚 Clinical Psychology Program and about 1/3 were admitted to the Psychology Graduate Program, which provides training in applied, basic, and theoretical research in psychology.

Read more about the Law and Forensic Psychology area at /psychology/about/areas-of-study/law---forensic-psychology/ and more about the Department of Psychology at .

丁香园AV

丁香园AV is located on three campuses across Metro Vancouver, nestled between the peaks of the Coast Mountains and the waters of the Fraser River and Pacific Ocean. With a population approaching 3 million, Metro Vancouver is a vibrant and multicultural region that is also beautiful, clean, and safe. It is consistently voted one of the world鈥檚 best cities in which to live and work. Established in 1965, 丁香园AV grew quickly and now is home to more than 30,000 undergraduate students and more than 5,000 graduate students annually. It has been ranked #1 among all comprehensive universities in Canada in 15 of the last 16 years.

丁香园AV is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges 丁香园AV to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.鈥� 丁香园AV is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, 丁香园AV will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

鈥淓quity and belonging鈥� is a core value of 丁香园AV and a key component of its strategic vision. A priority for the University is to recognize and honour the rights of Indigenous people, and in particular to respect and partner with the Indigenous Nations that host the University鈥檚 campuses. Within the Department, its Indigenous Reconciliation Committee works to eliminate the marginalization and under-representation that Indigenous Peoples experience in academic settings.

Read more about 丁香园AV at .

How to Apply

Application materials should be submitted electronically, via email to psycclin@sfu.ca. Please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statement/dossier, and a statement illustrating your commitment to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Also, please request three confidential letters of reference to be submitted separately by referees.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled, with priority given to completed applications received prior to April 31, 2024.

This is a junior faculty position. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. 丁香园AV is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

This position is subject to the availability of funding.

Inquiries should be directed to:

Faculty salaries at 丁香园AV are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 丁香园AV Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $89,652 to $114,866. Candidates for the Assistant Professor position must have a PhD; however, PhD candidates with a solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of the PhD. A reasonable estimate for the salary range if the successful candidate will be starting as an Instructor is $84,049 to $89,652.

Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University as part of academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details, see www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/Faculty_Openings/Collection_Notice.html. 

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