Chair of Department of Sociology (Ryerson University)

Chair, Department of Sociology (Internal Search) Arts, Dean's Office Posted: December 21, 2020 Deadline to Apply: Friday, January 15, 2021 Chair, Department of SociologyInternal Search The Opportunity Applications are invited for the position of Chair, Sociology, in the . This appointment will be for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2021 with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional three-year terms. Responsibilities The Chair is responsible for providing academic and administrative leadership in respect of (but not limited to) teaching; the development and delivery of the undergraduate curriculum and program; facilitating faculty involvement in graduate teaching; creating a fair, equitable, inclusive and supportive environment for student learning and engagement; supporting faculty involvement in scholarly, research and creative activity; stewardship of the human and financial resources of the Department; representing the Department in the University; and liaison with the profession and community. The Chair will facilitate a collegial, interactive environment promoting fairness,transparency, and recognizing the best qualities and achievements of all students, faculty and staff. Teaching is a requirement of the position. Qualifications The successful candidate must have a PhD in Sociology (or related field) and shall be a tenured faculty member or be eligible for tenure upon appointment. The candidate must present evidence of: knowledge and skill in academic and administrative leadership; experience with university teaching, curriculum development, excellent pedagogical practices and student engagement; an active program of scholarship in research or creative activity; ability to mentor junior faculty; demonstrated commitment to implementing equity, diversity and inclusion practices and policies in research, teaching, and administration, among colleagues, staff and students; ability to promote the Department across the University and within the industry/profession; experience in developing strategic partnerships, such as outreach engaging alumni, co-op and community partners; demonstrated commitment to engage with and move forward department action plans for challenging anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism, and creating an equity-focused program culture and curriculum. How to Apply Applications and curriculum vitae should be submitted to the attention of Dr. Pamela Sugiman, Dean, Faculty of Arts via email to no later than 4:00 p.m., January 15, 2021. The application must contain the following: a letter of application; a curriculum vitae; and a statement outlining a proposed three-year plan, including your vision for the Department that builds on the existing strengths of the programs and what you believe the responsibilities of the Chair will entail and how you can best accomplish them. Any inquiries pertaining to the Chair search may be sent to Dr. Pamela Sugiman, Dean, at . Ryerson is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. For any confidential accommodation needs and/or inquiries regarding accessing the Faculty Recruitment Portal, please contact Renee Gordon, HR Advisor at . Equity at Ryerson At the intersection of mind and action, Ryerson is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our currentoutlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do. Ryerson University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Educaloxy

Chair, Department of Sociology (Internal Search)

Arts, Dean's Office

Posted: December 21, 2020

Deadline to Apply: Friday, January 15, 2021

Chair, Department of SociologyInternal Search

The Opportunity

Applications are invited for the position of Chair, Sociology, in the . This appointment will be for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2021 with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional three-year terms.

Responsibilities

The Chair is responsible for providing academic and administrative leadership in respect of (but not limited to) teaching; the development and delivery of the undergraduate curriculum and program; facilitating faculty involvement in graduate teaching; creating a fair, equitable, inclusive and supportive environment for student learning and engagement; supporting faculty involvement in scholarly, research and creative activity; stewardship of the human and financial resources of the Department; representing the Department in the University; and liaison with the profession and community. The Chair will facilitate a collegial, interactive environment promoting fairness,transparency, and recognizing the best qualities and achievements of all students, faculty and staff. Teaching is a requirement of the position.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a PhD in Sociology (or related field) and shall be a tenured faculty member or be eligible for tenure upon appointment. The candidate must present evidence of:

knowledge and skill in academic and administrative leadership;
experience with university teaching, curriculum development, excellent pedagogical practices and student engagement;
an active program of scholarship in research or creative activity;
ability to mentor junior faculty;
demonstrated commitment to implementing equity, diversity and inclusion practices and policies in research, teaching, and administration, among colleagues, staff and students;
ability to promote the Department across the University and within the industry/profession;
experience in developing strategic partnerships, such as outreach engaging alumni, co-op and community partners;
demonstrated commitment to engage with and move forward department action plans for challenging anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism, and creating an equity-focused program culture and curriculum.

How to Apply

Applications and curriculum vitae should be submitted to the attention of Dr. Pamela Sugiman, Dean, Faculty of Arts via email to no later than 4:00 p.m., January 15, 2021. The application must contain the following:

a letter of application;
a curriculum vitae; and
a statement outlining a proposed three-year plan, including your vision for the Department that builds on the existing strengths of the programs and what you believe the responsibilities of the Chair will entail and how you can best accomplish them.

Any inquiries pertaining to the Chair search may be sent to Dr. Pamela Sugiman, Dean, at .

Ryerson is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. For any confidential accommodation needs and/or inquiries regarding accessing the Faculty Recruitment Portal, please contact Renee Gordon, HR Advisor at .

Equity at Ryerson

At the intersection of mind and action, Ryerson is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our currentoutlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

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

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Educaloxy

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