Assistant Professor in Childhood and Social Institutions

Assistant Professor in Childhood and Social Institutions

Assistant Professor in Childhood and Social Institutions King's University College at Western University, a Catholic Liberal Arts College, invites applications for a probationary tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Interdisciplinary Programs, effective July 1, 2018 (subject to budgetary approval).  Candidates should hold a Ph.D., or be near completion. The Childhood and Social Institutions Program at King's University College is a four-year undergraduate program dedicated to the study of childhood and youth through discursive, contextual and experiential lenses.  The program is committed to the idea that children are social actors, that childhood is a cultural construction, and is an historically embedded discourse.  More on the program can be found at https://www.kings.uwo.ca/academics/childhood-and-social-institutions/ Successful applicants for this position will ideally have research, expertise and training around childhood advocacy and/or the participation of children and young people in any of the social institutions within which childhood takes place: the school, the family, the legal system, aspects of political engagement in governmental and non-governmental organizations, etc., although other areas of interest may be considered.  We are open to the consideration of applications with a research focus on childhood from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds including, but not limited to, anthropology, childhood studies, education, geography, history, media studies, philosophy, political science, or sociology.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, the names of three academics willing to write a letter of reference, a teaching portfolio (including teaching evaluations) and all relevant publications, in a single PDF file to Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo..    The letter of application should be addressed to Dr. Sally McNamee, Chair, Department of Interdisciplinary Programs.  All materials should be sent electronically to the above address by December 31, 2017.  Queries about the position may be sent to Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo.. King's University College is committed to Employment Equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnicity, race, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.  The King's University College website is http://www.kings.uwo.ca King's University College is committed to recognizing the dignity and independence of all and seeks to ensure that persons with disabilities have genuine, open and unhindered access to the College's employment opportunities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo.for assistance.