Two Positions in Disability Studies at University of Manitoba
Program Description:
The University of Manitoba has established an interdisciplinary Master‰s
Degree Program in Disability Studies. This innovative program will provide
students from a variety of academic backgrounds with the opportunity for
research and scholarship in this emerging field of study. The program also
includes a graduate level Option in Disability Studies, available to both
Master‰s and Doctoral Students. Two positions are to be filled:
1. Associate Professor
The University of Manitoba invites applications for a full-time tenure track
position at the level of Associate Professor in Disability Studies.
Applicants must have expertise, demonstrated by specialization and
scholarship, in this area. Applicants must also have a demonstrated
capacity to provide administrative and programmatic leadership, as the
successful candidate will serve as the Director of this program.
Candidates must hold an earned Doctorate at the time of appointment and must
have an established track record in research in Disability Studies, or
disability related research. The successful candidate will be expected to
demonstrate knowledge about disability issues, concerns and perspectives.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated capacity and significant
experience in teaching and supervising graduate students.
A demonstrated capacity to teach and conduct research in an
interdisciplinary program will be an asset. Knowledge about multiple,
accessible modes of teaching, as well as a demonstrated commitment to
accessible post-secondary education, will be an asset.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The start
date for this position is April 1, 2003, or as soon thereafter as possible.
2. Assistant Professor
The University of Manitoba invites applications for a full-time tenure track
position at the level of Assistant Professor in Disability Studies.
Applicants must have expertise, demonstrated by specialization and
scholarship, in this area. Candidates may hold an earned Doctorate, or be
near completion of the degree, at the time of appointment and must have
demonstrable capacity, potential and interest in research. Experience in
Disability Studies or disability related research is essential. The
successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate knowledge about
disability issues, concerns and perspectives.
An ability to teach at the graduate level will be an important
consideration, as the successful candidate will be expected to teach and
supervise graduate students. Knowledge about multiple, accessible modes of
teaching, as well as a demonstrated commitment to accessible post-secondary
education, will be an asset.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The start
date of this position is July 1, 2003 or as soon thereafter as possible.
The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and
men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons
with disability. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,
Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vita and the names of three
references by January 20, 2003 to Room 220, Education Building, University
of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2. Telephone:
(204) 474-7017. Fax: (204) 474-7551.
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Further information regarding the program, the university, or the city may
be obtained from the following websites:
www.umanitoba.ca/disability_studies
www.umanitoba.ca
www.city.winnipeg.mb.ca
Cathy Archibald
Canadian Centre on Disability Studies
56 The Promenade
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 3H9
Telephone: 204-287-8411
Fax: 204-284-5343
TTY: 204-475-6223
Email: ccds@disabilitystudies.ca
Website: www.disabilitystudies.ca
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