Limited Term Faculty (LTF) Position in Criminology
Arts, Depart. of Criminology
| Posted: | May 7, 2024 |
| Deadline to Apply: | Friday, May 31, 2024 |
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 Toronto Metropolitan University [www.torontomu.ca] invites applications for a one-year Limited Term Faculty (LTF) position at the rank of Assistant Professor effective July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
Note: Limited Term Faculty appointments at Toronto Metropolitan University may not exceed a combined total of four years. Applicants with prior Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) LTF appointments need to consider this limitation, as it may render them ineligible to apply.
The successful candidate ideally should have demonstrated experience as an effective teacher of large undergraduate courses, experience supervising Academic Assistants; and must provide evidence of currency in the teaching areas listed below. Applicants should clearly identify experience in teaching courses that introduce the discipline of Criminology to first year students, in addition to experience in all other courses at any level, related to the substantive areas listed below. The successful candidate will only carry out the teaching and service obligations required of faculty members at Toronto Metropolitan University.
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Fall 2024* |
Winter 2025* |
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CRM 101 – Understanding Crime in Canadian Society |
CRM 101 – Understanding Crime in Canadian Society |
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CRM 101 – Understanding Crime in Canadian Society |
CRM 101 – Understanding Crime in Canadian Society |
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CRM 601 – Violence in Society |
CRM 101 – Understanding Crime in Canadian Society |
*the combination of courses and terms offered may be subject to change
Candidates should hold or be approaching completion of a Ph.D. in Criminology or a related field and have teaching experience. Academic enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Dan Horner, Department of Criminology, dan.horner@torontomu.ca.
This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Association [TFA] [www.tfanet.ca]. Visit us at www.torontomu.ca/faculty-affairs to view the TFA collective agreement and a summary of TFA benefits.
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
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 focussed curriculum with a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities, TMU is a vibrant, urban university known for its culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, community engagement and city-building through its award-winning architecture.
Working at TMU
At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. At TMU and within our department, 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.
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We invite you to explore the range of benefits and supports available to faculty, including access to our diverse faculty and staff networks.
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Toronto Metropolitan 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 [https://hr.cf.torontomu.ca/ams/faculty/] by clicking on “Start Application Process” to begin. Applications, consisting of the following, must be received by May 31, 2024:
- a letter of application;
- a curriculum vitae;
- a teaching dossier and results of teaching evaluations; and
- names of three individuals who may be contacted for references.
Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority, in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations.
Contacts
Any confidential inquiries about the opportunity can be directed to the Departmental Hiring Committee Chair Dan Horner at dan.horner@torontomu.ca.
Candidates who belong to one or more of the equity-deserving groups recognized at TMU are welcome to connect with Debbie Thompson [debbie.thompson@torontomu.ca], Executive Director, Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion [www.torontomu.ca/equity].
For any confidential accommodation needs in order to participate in the recruitment and selection process and/or inquiries regarding accessing the Recruitment Portal, please contact vpfa@torontomu.ca.
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