Two (2) Tenure Track Positions in Criminology

Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in Canada and on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and the Wendat Peoples, the Department of Criminology in the Faculty of Arts at Ryerson University welcomes applications for two (2) tenure track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor effective 1 July 2022, subject to final budgetary approval.

 

Applications from candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, Black or a racialized person, are particularly encouraged and such candidates are invited to self-identify through our Diversity Self-ID at the time of their application.   

 

The hiring committee is interested in receiving applications from candidates who have expertise in one or more of the following areas: white collar crime, financial criminality, and corporate corruption; the criminalization of disability; Indigenous laws and justice; Islamophobia in criminal justice contexts.

 

Preference will be given to candidates who also have experience teaching large introductory courses (e.g., Canadian Criminal Justice, Criminology) and/or core courses (e.g., Criminal Law, Youth Justice, Ethics, Policing, etc.) and/or methods courses (especially Quantitative Research).

 

Successful candidates will be expected to engage in a combination of research, teaching, and service duties, maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities. Responsibilities include: contributing to our undergraduate (BA) and graduate (MA) programs through teaching, mentoring, and supervision of students; participating in curriculum development and expansion as appropriate; and establishing and maintaining a strong and independent research program that is externally funded and that produces critical, cutting-edge, and high quality results.

 

Candidates must hold a PhD in Criminology or in a related field by the appointment date. Doctoral students who are all-but-dissertation (ABD) and who will be defending prior to the date of appointment, may be considered.*

 

In addition, the successful candidate must present evidence of:

 

• a scholarly record that demonstrates evidence of impact through peer-reviewed publications and/or contributions through community-engaged knowledge mobilization;
• demonstrated capacity for teaching excellence as evidenced by a teaching dossier, which may include a teaching philosophy statement, examples of best practices in pedagogy, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations, and/or other relevant achievements in teaching;
• commitment to our values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as they pertain to service, teaching, and scholarly research and creative activities, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population; and
• an ability and willingness to contribute to the life of the Department, Faculty, and the University through collegial service. With the Department of Criminology’s rapid growth, contributions to service and administration are highly valued and thus we look for candidates with the interest and capacity to contribute in this manner.

 

Our hiring committee recognizes that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions.

 

This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA) (www.rfanet.ca). The RFA collective agreement can be viewed here and a summary of RFA benefits can be found here.

 

* Short-listed ABD candidates will be expected to provide a letter from their supervisor or a dissertation committee member indicating the defense date.

  Ryerson University

Serving a highly diverse student population of over 45,000, with 100+ undergraduate and graduate programs built on the integration of theoretical and practical learning and distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum with a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities, Ryerson is a vibrant, urban university known for its culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, community engagement, and city-building through its award-winning architecture.

 

Department of Criminology

The Department of Criminology consists of 18 tenured/tenure-stream faculty members. The department offers a BA in Criminology and an MA in Criminology and Social Justice. Our faculty prides itself on the excellence of its critical research and on the quality of its teaching. We are interested in candidates that will contribute to our existing research and teaching strengths by bringing innovative and diverse perspectives and experiences to complement the work in the department. The Department of Criminology has built an outstanding reputation for scholarly work in the field of social justice, criminology, and law. The faculty are interdisciplinary with doctoral degrees in Criminology, Geography, History, Law, Political Science, Social & Political Thought, Socio-Cultural Anthropology, Sociology, and Women’s Studies. We are housed in the Faculty of Arts, a vibrant and inclusive contributor to the education of over 39,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

 

Working at Ryerson

At the intersection of mind and action, Ryerson is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. At Ryerson, we firmly believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to this path; our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

 

Dedicated to a people first culture, Ryerson is proud to have been selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer. We invite you to explore the range of benefits and supports available to faculty and their family, including access to our diverse faculty and staff networks.

 

Visit us on Twitter:  @RyersonU, @RyersonHR, @RyersonVPFA and @RyersonECI and our LinkedIn company page.

 

Ryerson is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. To find out more about legal and policy obligations please visit the accessibility and Human Rights websites.

 

Ryerson University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

 

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal (click on “Start Application Process” to begin) by the end of day on Monday November 22, 2021. The application must contain the following:

 

• a letter of application (cover letter);
• a curriculum vitae;
• a statement of research interests;
• a teaching dossier; and
• names of three individuals who will be contacted for references, if selected for an interview.

 

Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority, in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations. Candidates must therefore indicate in their application if they are a permanent resident or citizen of Canada.  

 

Contacts

Any confidential inquiries about the opportunity can be directed to the DHC Chair, Dr. Idil Atak (idil.atak@ryerson.ca)

 

Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about working at Ryerson University are welcome to contact Tracey King, Miigis Kwe, the Indigenous Human Resources Lead and the Founding Co-Chair of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Community Group at t26king@ryerson.ca.

 

Black identified candidates who wish to learn more about working at Ryerson University are welcome to contact Dr. Mélanie Knight, Advisor to the Dean of Arts, Blackness and Black Diasporic Education at melanie.knight@ryerson.ca. They may also contact Shurla Charles-Forbes, Black Faculty & Staff Community Network at  shurla.charlesforbes@ryerson.ca. 

 

For any confidential accommodation needs in order to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact Renee Gordon, HR Advisor at renee.gordon@ryerson.ca.