LIMITED TERM APPOINTMENT IN HUMAN RIGHTS - CARLETON UNIVERSITY - OTTAWA



Subject to budgetary approval, the Human Rights Program in the Institute of 
Interdisciplinary Studies at Carleton University invites applications for a 
one-year term appointment (possibly renewable for a second year), at the 
level of Assistant Professor. Duties will commence on July 1st, 2010.



The successful candidate will be responsible to teach four Human Rights 
courses, including a second-year required course in Human Rights Theories & 
Foundations, two upper-year courses  in Human Rights (currently scheduled as 
Sex, Politics and the State and Histories of Persecution and Genocide), and 
to direct the Practicum Placement course. The successful candidate will also 
be responsible for the Coordination of the Human Rights (B.A.) Program, to 
strengthen ties between the university and human rights community, and to 
convene meetings of the Human Rights Program Steering Committee.



Qualifications: A Ph.D. in a related field is required, as well as evidence 
of successful teaching; a record of research and publication; and experience 
in the field of Human Rights and/or work within the human rights community.



Consideration of applications will commence on Monday June 7th, 2010 and 
continue until the position is filled.  Applications should include a 
Curriculum Vitae, sample publication, evidence of successful teaching, and 
two letters of reference (which may be sent separately).  Materials can be 
mailed to:  Fran Cherry, Director, Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, 
Carleton University, 2201 Dunton Tower, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, 
Ontario, K1S 5B6 or sent electronically to [log in to unmask]

Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its 
community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social 
strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further 
diversification of our faculty and its scholarship including, but not 
limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with 
disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All 
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians 
and permanent residents will be given priority.



Margaret Denike
Human Rights Program
Carleton University
2201 Dunton Tower - 1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1S 5B6
613 520 2600 x. 1660
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