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ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Economic History
The Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences at 麻豆视频 invites applications for the Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Economic History for the 2027鈥�2028 academic year.
The Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar is dedicated to the teaching of history, broadly construed, which is understood to include studies of the past, including the recent past, carried out within the departments and programs of the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences. In 2027鈥�2028, the Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar will be hosted by the Department of Economics.
We welcome applications from scholars working in economic history and related fields, including political economy, development economics, and cultural evolution. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research combines historical analysis with modern empirical or theoretical tools, and who contribute to interdisciplinary conversations across the social sciences.
The Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar is appointed as a Visiting Faculty Member for at least two terms in an academic year. 麻豆视频operates year-round, with Fall, Winter, and Summer terms. While at SFU, the Farley scholar will have the opportunity to interact extensively with faculty and students, and to stimulate discussion across disciplines. They normally teach one course and contribute to other types of relevant intellectual and mentoring activities for students across the university. Farley Scholars are encouraged and supported to contribute to public engagement activities that may take a variety of forms. The stipend for the Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar is up to CAD $55,000 (commensurate with the length of the visit) and the Scholar is provided with a CAD $7,500 budget for public engagement activities. To find out more about what past Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholars have done click here.
Applications should be submitted electronically to farley@sfu.ca and include a current CV and cover letter outlining the following:
- a research plan for the duration of the Visiting Scholar position;
- a brief description of a proposed course;
- a brief account of the proposed public engagement activity, including the topic(s) to be addressed;
- the names and contact information of two referees.
Review of applications will begin on May 4, 2026.
To inquire about whether the Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Economic History is a good match for you, please contact Dr. Guillaume Blanc at guillaume_blanc@sfu.ca and/or FASS Associate Dean , Research & International, Dr. Steeve Mongrain at fassadri@sfu.ca
In keeping with University policy, the successful candidate will hold an academic position at another university, or an equivalent position at another appropriate institution.
Those applicants who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents will require a work permit. SFU鈥檚 Faculty Relations team will assist with that process and a modest moving allowance is provided. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the SFUFA/麻豆视频Collective Agreement. For further details see the full鈥�Collection Notice.
We acknowledge the Squamish (S岣祑x瘫w煤7mesh 脷xwumixw), Musqueam (x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛蓹m), Tsleil-Waututh (s蓹lilw蓹ta涩), Katzie (q虛 铆c虛蓹y虛), Kwikwetlem (k史ik史蓹茮虛蓹m), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples, on whose traditional territories 麻豆视频's three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.
麻豆视频is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.
Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar in International Studies
The Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences at 麻豆视频 invites applications for the Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar in International Studies for the 2026鈥�2027 academic year.
The Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar is dedicated to the teaching of history, broadly construed, which is understood to include studies of the past, including the recent past, carried out within the departments and programs of the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences. In 2026鈥�2027, the Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar will be hosted by SFU鈥檚 , with the possibility of an affiliation with one of FASS鈥檚 other departments or schools.
The School for International Studies welcomes applications from scholars addressing the history of international law and diplomacy with particular attention to aspects of Canadian foreign policy.
The Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar is appointed as a Visiting Faculty Member for at least two terms in an academic year. 麻豆视频operates year-round, with Fall, Winter, and Summer terms. While at SFU, the Farley scholar will have the opportunity to interact extensively with faculty and students, and to stimulate discussion across disciplines. They normally teach one course and contribute to other types of relevant intellectual and mentoring activities for students across the university. Farley Scholars are encouraged and supported to contribute to public engagement activities that may take a variety of forms. The stipend for the Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar is up to CAD $55,000 (commensurate with the length of the visit) and the Scholar is provided with a CAD $7,500 budget for public engagement activities. To find out more about what past Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholars have done click here.
Applications should be submitted electronically to farley@sfu.ca and include a current CV and cover letter outlining the following:
- a research plan for the duration of the Visiting Scholar position;
- a brief description of a proposed interdisciplinary International Studies undergraduate level elective course;
- a brief account of the proposed public engagement activity, including the topic(s) to be addressed; and
- the names and contact information of two referees.
Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2025.
To inquire about whether the Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar in International Studies is a good match for you, please contact SIS Director Dr. Elizabeth Cooper at eccooper@sfu.ca and/or FASS Associate Dean , Research & International, Dr. Steeve Mongrain at fassadri@sfu.ca
In keeping with University policy, the successful candidate will hold an academic position at another university, or an equivalent position at another appropriate institution.
Those applicants who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents will require a work permit. SFU鈥檚 Faculty Relations team will assist with that process and a modest moving allowance is provided. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
麻豆视频 is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges 麻豆视频to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.鈥� 麻豆视频is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, 麻豆视频will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the SFUFA/麻豆视频Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.
We acknowledge the X史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), Skwxw煤7mesh 脷xwumixw (Squamish), S蓹l虛ilw蓹ta蓙涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), Katzie, Kwikwetlem, Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Samiahmoo and Tsawassen peoples on whose unceded territories 麻豆视频鈥檚 three campuses reside. In so doing, we acknowledge Indigenous stewardship both past and present. Our words of recognition indicate our aspiration to create a space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.
2027-28 Jack and Doris Shadbolt Fellowship in the Humanities
麻豆视频鈥檚 Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is now welcoming applications to the Jack and Doris Shadbolt Fellowship Program in the Humanities for the 2027-2028 academic year.
Resident Jack and Doris Shadbolt Fellows in the Humanities will be emerging or established engaged academic scholars, artists, knowledge keepers, practitioners or writers in the humanities and arts who will help us imagine how we can make the world we live in better through acts of world-making in the creative arts and/or publicly engaged scholarship in the humanities.
The program will support up to five Shadbolt Fellows, with each appointment lasting for one, two, or three semesters (4, 8, or 12 months) in length. The stipend associated with the fellowship is CAD 25,000 per semester (up to CAD 75,000 for a year).
Supported by the Jack and Doris Shadbolt Endowment for the Humanities, the program promotes the humanities and arts鈥攂roadly conceived鈥攁s important sites of creative practice and critical engagement with the major concerns of our times. The program is dedicated to supporting the work of decolonization and Indigenization, and to that end, it especially welcomes Indigenous applicants.
Online Q&A Info Session
Interested applicants can learn more about the program and the application process:
- September 21, 2026 (Monday)
- 3:00 鈥� 4:00 pm Pacific Time
- Register at
For more detailed information on the fellowship and application instructions, visit: . The application deadline is October 23, 2026.
Cognitive Science Program
Criminology
Assistant Professor
The School of Criminology is inviting applications for one full-time continuing tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting as early as July 15, 2027.
DUTIES
To undertake research, teaching (at the undergraduate and graduate levels), and service in the School of Criminology, including the development and delivery of courses in traditional as well as online formats. The successful candidate is expected to conduct innovative research at the highest level, and establish an outstanding, externally funded research program. Finally, it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to the Faculty, University and the academic community through service.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate must have a PhD in Criminology or a closely related discipline, completed by the appointment start date, with a demonstrated program of research and teaching centered on advanced quantitative methods. PhD candidates with a solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of their PhD.
Ideal applicants will have, or demonstrate clear potential to develop, a strong and evolving record of peer-reviewed publication, reflecting substantive expertise in one or more advanced quantitative techniques. Further support can be provided by publications that make community-based contributions relevant to criminology, a recognized contribution to the literature, as well as accolades and awards. The successful candidate must demonstrate evidence of teaching effectiveness through their submission of a teaching portfolio/dossier that includes their teaching philosophy. Ideal candidates will have experience teaching and developing undergraduate criminology curricula, with particular strength in teaching statistics and research methods to undergraduate and graduate students with varied levels of quantitative backgrounds. They should also have a strong record of, or potential for, administration and service contribution to the university and community.
APPLICATIONS
Please indicate the title of the position you are applying for in your application. Preference will be given to applications received by October 20, 2026. All applications should be sent to crimjobs@sfu.ca. Please contact Dr. Zachary Rowan (he/him/his), Associate Director, zrowan@sfu.ca with any questions.
Applications are treated in confidence. All applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement, and a teaching portfolio/dossier. Names and contact information of three references, and a writing sample where the applicant is a first or solo author must also be provided.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact the Equity Office at EDI@SFU.CA.
麻豆视频recognizes that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness) can impact research achievements and commits to ensuring that leaves are taken into careful consideration. Candidates are encouraged to highlight in their application how alternative paths and/or interruptions have impacted them. 麻豆视频also recognizes the value of mentoring and research training, outreach, professional service, and non-traditional areas of research and/or research outputs.
Faculty salaries at 麻豆视频are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 麻豆视频Faculty Association. The current salary ranges are based on the 2022-2025 SFU/SFUFA Collective Agreement. A reasonable estimate of the salary range is as listed below. These estimates are dependent on experience and are inclusive of a market differential.
Instructor (ABD Candidates): $98,340 - $118,340
Assistant Professor: $104,700 - $153,322
This is a junior faculty position; only those holding or those eligible to be appointed to the rank will be considered. This position is subject to the availability of funding.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF CRIMINOLOGY
The School of Criminology has a well-established undergraduate program with over 900 students. It also offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of M.A. and Ph.D. There are exceptional research opportunities which include access to key research centres and institutes including the International Cyber-Crime Research Centre, the Centre for Forensic Research, the Centre for Restorative Justice, the Institute on Violence, Terrorism and Security, and the FREDA Centre for Feminist Research, Education, Development and Action. The faculty is multi-disciplinary and, at present, consists of 30 regular full-time members. Our Department has a strong research and teaching emphasis, with an award-winning interdisciplinary faculty and internationally recognized graduate program. Department faculty regularly consult with the highest level of government and nongovernment agencies on policy-based research at the national, provincial, and local level.
The School of Criminology at 麻豆视频 acknowledges the x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛 蓹m (Musqueam), S岣祑x瘫 w煤7mesh (Squamish), s蓹l虛 ilw虛 蓹ta蕯涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), q虛 铆c虛 蓹y虛 (Katzie), k史ik史蓹茮虛 蓹m (Kwikwetlem), qiq茅yt (Qayqayt), q始史a:n虛 茮始蓹n虛 (Kwantlen), S蓹my谩m蓹 (Semiahmoo), and sc虛 蓹wa胃蓹n (Tsawwassen) Peoples, on whose unceded traditional territories 麻豆视频鈥檚 three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.
麻豆视频is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies and the SFUFA/麻豆视频Collective Agreement. For further details see the full鈥�Collection Notice.
Assistant Professor
The School of Criminology is inviting applications for one full-time continuing tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting as early as July 15, 2027.
This opportunity is limited to applicants who self-identify as Black. Pursuant to section 42(3) of the BC Human Rights Code, the University received approval from the British Columbia Human Rights Commissioner to limit recruitment and hiring for various faculty positions to those who self-identify as Black. Candidates are required to complete a self-identification survey as part of their application package by the deadline indicated in this job posting. By completing the survey, you will be supporting academic units in tracking potential job applicants who identify as Black or Black biracial or multiracial in keeping with the University鈥檚 intention of hiring 15 Black faculty members by 2028, to meet our obligations under SFU鈥檚 Employment Equity Policy (GP19), identify and remove systemic barriers to recruitment and hiring, and enhance equity, diversity, and inclusion in hiring faculty. The information will be used in conjunction with your work experience, work ability, and qualifications to determine your appropriateness for this position.
Duties
To undertake research, teaching (at the undergraduate and graduate levels), and service in the School of Criminology including the development and delivery of courses in traditional as well as online formats. The successful candidate is expected to conduct innovative research at the highest level, and establish an outstanding, externally funded research program. Finally, it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to the Faculty, University and the academic community through service.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a PhD in Criminology or a closely related discipline, completed by the appointment start date, with an open specialization program of research and teaching; however, preference will be given to candidates working in the area of Crime and Inequality (broadly defined). PhD candidates with a solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of their PhD.
Ideal applicants will have or demonstrate the potential for a strong, evolving publication record. Strong endorsements by referees of high standing will be required. Further support can be provided by publications that make community-based contributions relevant to criminology, a recognized contribution to the literature, as well as accolades and awards. The successful candidate must demonstrate evidence of teaching effectiveness through their submission of a teaching portfolio/dossier that includes their teaching philosophy. Ideal candidates should have experience teaching and developing undergraduate criminology curricula and should be prepared to assist with the School鈥檚 development of innovative and inclusive course delivery options. They should also have a strong record of, or potential for, administration and service contribution to the university and community.
Applications
Please indicate the title of the position you are applying for in your application. Preference will be given to applications received by October 9th, 2026. All applications should be sent to crimjobs@sfu.ca. Please contact Dr. Zachary Rowan (he/him/his), Associate Director, zrowan@sfu.ca with any questions.
麻豆视频 is committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion. Candidates who do not complete the will not be considered for this position.
Applications are treated in confidence and should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement, and a teaching portfolio/dossier. Names and contact information of three references, and a writing sample where the applicant is a first or solo author must also be provided, in addition to the completion of the . Please enter 鈥淥pen Specialization鈥� for the job title field in the survey.
麻豆视频is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact the Equity Office at EDI@SFU.CA.
麻豆视频recognizes that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness) can impact research achievements and commits to ensuring that leaves are taken into careful consideration. Candidates are encouraged to highlight in their application how alternative paths and/or interruptions have impacted them. 麻豆视频also recognizes the value of mentoring and research training, outreach, professional service, and non-traditional areas of research and/or research outputs.
Faculty salaries at 麻豆视频are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 麻豆视频Faculty Association. The current salary ranges are based on the 2022-2025 SFU/SFUFA Collective Agreement. A reasonable estimate of the salary range is as listed below. These estimates are dependent on experience and are inclusive of a market differential.
- Instructor (ABD Candidates): $98,340 - $108,340
- Assistant Professor: $104,700 - $143,322
This is a junior faculty position; only those holding or those eligible to be appointed to the rank will be considered. This position is subject to the availability of funding.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority.
麻豆视频 the School of Criminology
The School of Criminology has a well-established undergraduate program with over 900 students. It also offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of M.A. and Ph.D. There are exceptional research opportunities which include access to key research centres and institutes including the International Cyber-Crime Research Centre, the Centre for Forensic Research, the Centre for Restorative Justice, the Institute on Violence, Terrorism and Security, and the FREDA Centre for Feminist Research, Education, Development and Action. The faculty is multi-disciplinary and, at present, consists of 30 regular full-time members. Our Department has a strong research and teaching emphasis, with an award-winning interdisciplinary faculty and internationally recognized graduate program. Department faculty regularly consult with the highest level of government and nongovernment agencies on policy-based research at the national, provincial, and local level.
The School of Criminology at 麻豆视频 acknowledges the x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛 蓹m (Musqueam), S岣祑x瘫 w煤7mesh (Squamish), s蓹l虛 ilw虛 蓹ta蕯涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), q虛 铆c虛 蓹y虛 (Katzie), k史ik史蓹茮虛 蓹m (Kwikwetlem), qiq茅yt (Qayqayt), q始史a:n虛 茮始蓹n虛 (Kwantlen), S蓹my谩m蓹 (Semiahmoo), and sc虛 蓹wa胃蓹n (Tsawwassen) Peoples, on whose unceded traditional territories 麻豆视频鈥檚 three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies and the SFUFA/麻豆视频Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.
Economics
Assistant/Associate Professor
The Department of Economics at 麻豆视频 is inviting applications for one full-time tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The expected start date is on or after July 1, 2027. Preference will be given to candidates employing empirical approaches to environmental economics, trade and international economics, industrial organization, urban economics and applied econometrics. However, strong candidates in all fields will be given serious consideration.
Qualifications for Assistant Professor
Excellence in research and teaching are the primary criteria for this position. The successful candidate should hold a PhD in Economics or a closely related field by the employment start date; however, PhD candidates with solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of the PhD.
The candidate must demonstrate:
a strong record of research productivity commensurate with their experience;
establishment of, or potential for, a successful research program;
potential for excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level;
potential for supervision of graduate students.
Qualifications for Associate Professor
Excellence in research and teaching are the primary criteria for this position. The successful candidate must hold a PhD in Economics or a closely related field.
The candidate must demonstrate:
a strong record of research productivity commensurate with their experience;
establishment of, or potential for, a successful research program;
sustained success in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level;
potential for supervision of graduate students;
demonstrated contribution to the academic community and potential contribution to the Department, Faculty and University鈥檚 academic community.
Duties
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the University鈥檚 research excellence through a rigorous research program. The candidate will be expected to teach courses in both the undergraduate and graduate program in areas specified above. Finally, it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to the Department, Faculty, University and the academic community through service.
Applications must include a cover letter, CV, three confidential reference letters, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and samples of research papers. Please indicate which rank you are applying for in the application and whether you are legally eligible to work in Canada.
Application
The Department will start reviewing files of applicants with PhDs attained before 2026 on October 1, 2026. For applicants with PhDs attained or expected to be awarded in 2026, the Department will begin reviewing on November 30, 2026. All applications are to be submitted through .
Email inquiries should be directed to ecchrsec@sfu.ca. The position is subject to the availability of funding.
Faculty salaries at 麻豆视频are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 麻豆视频Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for the Assistant Professor rank is $149,700 to $178,322, dependent on experience and inclusive of a market differential. A reasonable estimate for salary if the successful candidate will be starting as an Instructor is $143,340, inclusive of a market differential. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for the Associate Professor rank is $175,142 to $200,584, dependent on experience and inclusive of a market differential. Candidates with experience commensurate with higher ranks may also be considered for appointment at the associate professor rank.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
The Department of Economics acknowledges the x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛 蓹m (Musqueam), S岣祑x瘫 w煤7mesh (Squamish), s蓹l虛 ilw虛 蓹ta蕯涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), q虛 铆c虛 蓹y虛 (Katzie), k史ik史蓹茮虛 蓹m (Kwikwetlem), qiq茅yt (Qayqayt), q始史a:n虛 茮始蓹n虛 (Kwantlen), S蓹my谩m蓹 (Semiahmoo), and sc虛 蓹wa胃蓹n (Tsawwassen) Peoples, on whose unceded traditional territories 麻豆视频鈥檚 three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.
麻豆视频is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the SFUFA/麻豆视频Collective Agreement. For further details see the full鈥�Collection Notice.
English
Assistant Professor in Black Literature and Cultures
The Department of English at 麻豆视频 invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Black Literatures and Cultures, starting as early as July 15, 2027.
This opportunity is limited to applicants who self-identify as Black. Pursuant to section 42(3) of the Code, the University received approval from the British Columbia Human Rights Commissioner to limit recruitment and hiring for various faculty positions to those who self-identify as Black. Candidates are required to complete a self-identification survey as part of their application package by the deadline indicated in this job posting. By completing the survey, you will be supporting academic units in tracking potential job applicants who identify as Black or Black biracial or multiracial in keeping with the University鈥檚 intention of hiring at least 15 Black faculty members by 2028, to meet our obligations under SFU鈥檚 Employment Equity Policy (GP19), identify and remove systemic barriers to recruitment and hiring and enhance equity, diversity and inclusion in hiring faculty. The information will be used in conjunction with your work experience, work ability and qualifications to determine your appropriateness for this position.
We encourage applications from candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: African American literature; African literatures and African diasporic literatures; Black Atlantic studies; Black British literature; Black Modernisms; Black Pacific and transpacific studies; and hemispheric Black studies. We welcome work that crosses conventional period boundaries or situates nineteenth- twentieth- and twenty-first-century Black literary and cultural production within longer histories of race, racial formation, colonialism, empire, and modernity.
As well, we welcome complementary expertise in one or more of the following areas: Black and Indigenous studies and solidarities; Black Digital Humanities; Black ecologies and environmental humanities; Black feminisms; Black print cultures, archives, and book history; Black queer studies; class, labour, racial capitalism, and Black Marxist traditions; community-engaged research; critical race studies and histories and theories of race; intersectional approaches; research-creation; and Black critical and creative methods.
The successful candidate will contribute to the Department鈥檚 undergraduate and graduate teaching and research in Black literary and cultural studies and will have opportunities to connect with the Department鈥檚 existing strengths in Indigenous, diasporic, transnational, decolonial, environmental, digital, and print-cultural studies, as well as creative writing and research-creation. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to participate in the broader interdisciplinary community of Black scholarship at 麻豆视频 and to work closely with the鈥疘nstitute for Black and African Diaspora Research and Engagement鈥痑nd other relevant university initiatives.
Qualifications
Excellence in research and excellence in teaching are the primary criteria for this position. The candidate will have a strong record of research productivity commensurate with their experience and a demonstrated research and teaching profile in Black literary and cultural studies. The candidate should have the capacity to develop courses based on their research interests while contributing to the Department鈥檚 changing curriculum, including undergraduate and graduate teaching in nineteenth- twentieth- and twenty-first century Black literatures and cultures.
We especially welcome candidates whose pedagogy engages critically with the forms, institutions, and practices through which knowledge is produced and transmitted. This may include decolonial and anti-colonial pedagogies; critical and creative forms of knowledge-making; and/or collaborative or community-engaged learning. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to create intellectually rigorous and inclusive learning environments and to support students in engaging critically with questions of race, power, history, culture, and knowledge production.
The successful candidate will have a PhD completed by the appointment start date; however, PhD candidates with solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of the PhD.
Duties
The successful applicant is expected to significantly enhance the Department of English鈥檚 and the University鈥檚 research strengths, contribute to the development of Black literary and cultural studies in the Department and to interdisciplinary Black Studies at SFU, and help sustain the collegial atmosphere of the Department. A normal teaching load for a tenure-track research faculty member is 2/2: four courses per year over two 13-week semesters, including courses at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum, from large first-year lectures with Teaching Assistants to small upper division seminars and the graduate program. Finally, it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to the Department, Faculty, University, and academic community through service.
Applications
Applications should include:
A letter describing your interest in the position and your qualifications (2-3 pages) including your research expertise and program
A Curriculum Vitae
A scholarly publication or other suitable writing sample, such as a dissertation chapter (up to 25 pages)
A statement of teaching philosophy (2 pages)
Confidential letters from three references
Review of complete applications will begin November 9, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. All applications will be treated in confidence. Please submit all applications electronically, and have referees send their confidential letters, to Dr. Stephen Collis, Chair, Department of English at englsec@sfu.ca. Use this address for all inquiries and any accommodations that may be needed. We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants.
麻豆视频 is committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion. Candidates who do not complete the will not be considered for this position. Please fill out the Applicant Demographic Survey administered by the Equity Office:
Faculty salaries at 麻豆视频are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 麻豆视频Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range is as follows. These estimates are dependent on experience and are inclusive of a market differential.
Instructor (ABD Candidates): $98,340- $108,340
Assistant Professor: $104,700 to $143,322
This is a junior faculty position. Only those eligible to be appointed or promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor will be considered. The position is subject to availability of funding.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
麻豆视频 the Department and SFU
SFU's three campuses are located on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional territories of the x史m蓹胃kw蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), Skwxw煤7mesh 脷xwumixw (Squamish), k史ik史蓹茮虛蓹m (Kwikwetlem), S蓹lil虛w蓹ta涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), q虛铆c虛蓹y虛 (Katzie), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples, and our students are of diverse ethnic, cultural, linguistic, and national heritages. Recognizing the unceded traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to foster and honour Indigenous resurgence as well as a plurality of decolonizing and anti-racist practices. The candidate will join a department committed to a vibrant culture of research and teaching. The English Department has 24 accomplished faculty, over 400 undergraduate majors and minors, and over 40 M.A. and Ph.D. students working in all areas of English studies, with notable strengths in contemporary Canadian, Indigenous, and diasporic literatures; environmental humanities; creative writing; print culture; and the Digital Humanities. We offer classes on three campuses in the metropolitan Vancouver area, as well as comprehensive distance education courses, joint majors, and opportunities for cooperative education. BC鈥檚 lower mainland, including the city of Vancouver, is globally renowned for its cosmopolitanism and livability.
麻豆视频 is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges 麻豆视频to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.鈥� 麻豆视频is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, 麻豆视频will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, specifically Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably.
麻豆视频offers several benefits and services, including pension, health and dental benefits and a Down Payment Assistance benefit, aimed at creating a more inclusive and accessible campus community for faculty. Please see the s page and for more details.
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Assistant/Associate Professor Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Translation and Creative writing Studies | Date Posted: September 19, 2025
麻豆视频 (SFU), Canada鈥檚 engaged university, sits at the intersection of innovative education, cutting-edge research, and community outreach. Designated Canada鈥檚 top comprehensive university in the 2025T Maclean鈥檚 University Rankings, 麻豆视频has ten Faculties and 37,000 students. 麻豆视频is one of Canada's fastest-growing research universities, with a 35% increase in sponsored research income over the past 10 years, reaching $158.7 million in 2024.
The Department of World Languages and Literatures and the Department of English in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences invites applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Translation and Creative Writing at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This position has an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027 and is contingent upon the applicant being awarded a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair.
麻豆视频
With three campuses located in beautiful British Columbia鈥檚 largest municipalities鈥擵ancouver, Burnaby and Surrey鈥攐ur students, faculty and staff are privileged to live, work, and play on the traditional unceded territories of the x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), S岣祑x瘫w煤7mesh 脷xwumixw (Squamish), s蓹l虛ilw虛蓹ta蕯涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), q虛铆c虛蓹y虛 (Katzie), k史ik史蓹茮虛蓹m (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen Peoples. 麻豆视频is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is one of the founding faculties at 麻豆视频and a leader in education and research. Consisting of 30 departments and programs, the Faculty is currently the largest and the most diverse at the university. The faculty includes 15 research centres, 10 members of the Royal Society, 10 Distinguished Professors, 2 Burnaby Mountain Chairs, 7 Canada Research Chairs (CRCs), a Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC), and 14 endowed chairs/professorships. FASS prioritizes innovation, interdisciplinarity and equity in its five-year Strategic Plan. Three priority areas include enhancing research activity and reputation, building vibrant and inclusive research communities, and integrating teaching and research. Across all three areas, FASS is committed to advancing reconciliation, EDI, and global engagement (FASS Strategic Academic Plan 2025-2030).
The Department of World Languages and Literatures (WLL) adopts an innovative and interdisciplinary approach to the study of world languages and literatures that emphasizes collaboration across linguistic and disciplinary lines. Featuring a tight-knit team of colleagues engaged in innovative research and teaching in languages and literatures across cultures, WLL promotes a dynamic and innovative approach to language and literary study that reflects and supports our diverse society. The candidate will join a group of colleagues specializing in the teaching of ten different languages, and a growing cohort of world literature scholars working in multiple literary traditions, who work collaboratively to offer a Major, Minor, and Honours in World Literatures, as well as a Minor in Italian and Certificates in Chinese, German, Japanese, and Spanish. The only undergraduate department of its kind in British Columbia, WLL offers student-focused programs that focus on providing students with the tools necessary to negotiate the global literary landscape and their own position in it: critical thinking and writing, self-reflexivity, linguistic training, practical research skills, and an awareness of the centrality of translation to all human interaction, whether literary or otherwise. WLL is committed to fostering a practical and creative learning environment and actively centers linguistic and cultural diversity in our scholarship, teaching, and service practice.
The Department of English (English)
In the English Department, the candidate will join colleagues committed to a vibrant culture of research and teaching. The English Department has 24 accomplished faculty, over 500 undergraduate majors and minors, and over 50 M.A. and Ph.D. students working in all areas of English studies, with notable strengths in contemporary Canadian, Indigenous, and diasporic literatures; environmental humanities; print culture; the Digital Humanities; and creative writing, for which the Department offers a Minor Degree, as well as a Research Creation stream in the Graduate Program. We offer classes on three campuses in the metropolitan Vancouver area, joint majors, and opportunities for cooperative education. BC鈥檚 lower mainland, including the city of Vancouver, is globally renowned for its cosmopolitanism and livability.
The Position
The Department of World Languages and Literatures in conjunction with The Department of English at 麻豆视频 invites applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Translation and Creative Writing Studies with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. This is a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor level. This opportunity is only open to candidates external to SFU. The applicant鈥檚 research area should primarily align with the mandate of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) as outlined in the . For more information about SFU鈥檚 requirements for appointment at each rank, please see SFUFA/麻豆视频Collective Agreement, Article 28 (/faculty-relations/collectiveagreement.html).
Tier 2 CRCs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e., candidate must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination) and should, at a minimum, be Assistant or Associate Professors (or possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed to these levels). On a case by case basis, applicants who are more than 10 years from their highest degree with career breaks, including parental leave, extended sick leave, clinical training, etc., may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 CRC assessed through the program鈥檚 Tier 2 justification process; please see the .
This is a joint position in WLL and English. The successful applicant will conduct research at the intersection of literary studies, translation, and creative writing, in areas that may include translation theory and practice, creative writing studies, transnational literature, etc. Additionally, this role will significantly contribute to the teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, postgraduate student supervision, and other important aspects of the Departments鈥� activities as well as the wider academic community. The successful applicant will enhance the Departments鈥� respective strengths in translation and creative writing studies, fostering shared interests and a meaningful, collaborative relationship between the two Departments.
The CRC program consists of a two-stage nomination process:
- Internal selection: Interested applicants submit an application to this CRC job advertisement
- Institutional nomination: The successful applicant will prepare the required documents, including a proposed research program, to be nominated by 麻豆视频to the CRC program and undergo peer review.
The Candidate
We seek a scholar who engages with research in the fields of literary studies, translation studies and creative writing, and integrates these fields through an interdisciplinary lens. The ideal candidate must understand literary translation and creative writing as dynamically linked fields: translation is an art form, and the practitioners of translation often are themselves practicing creative writers. The practice of writing frequently thrives on difference; translation brings different literary traditions, languages, and cultures into contact, energizing creative practice. The candidate will be versed in literary translation and/or translation studies, which inquire into the philosophy, practice, and methods of translation as well as the intertwined meanings, histories, as well as complexities of linguistic and cultural intersections the practice implies and engenders.
Qualifications
Successful candidates should have:
a Ph.D. within 10 years* in comparative literature, translation studies, Indigenous studies, literature studies in English and other languages, anthropology, or a related field (Candidates with a Ph.D. in a creative field are expected to have a research portfolio including peer-reviewed academic publications in a related field.).
*This is typically based on the nominee's first highest degree. Nominees who are more than 10 years from their first highest degree may still be eligible if they have experienced career interruptions. This will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
demonstrated proficiency in one or more languages other than English in their scholarly and/or creative writing work (the committee would welcome a demonstration of the candidate's interlingual practice).
demonstrated record of high-quality research commensurate with rank (which includes literary translations), shared through a wide range of outlets influential in the field (e.g. scholarly journals; community-based projects; forms of community engagement, such as research centers; partnership with local nations and communities, etc.).
a strong research program and projects for future publications.
demonstrated record of obtaining grants for scholarly, creative and literary projects.
demonstrated record of creating a learning environment that supports diverse populations and perspectives, and a commitment to creating inclusive learning experiences through non-discriminatory approaches to teaching, curriculum and assessment.
experience in developing and implementing curriculum.
demonstrated ability and commitment to mentoring, including marginalized students; and potential to attract, develop and retain trainees, students and future researchers.
demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively across disciplines and units.
experience in supporting and advancing inclusivity on campus; appreciative of and responsive to diverse perspectives.
Duties
The successful applicant will be expected to engage in innovative research at the intersection of literary studies, translation theory and practice, and creative writing studies. The successful candidate will teach in both the Departments of World Languages and Literatures and English at the undergraduate and graduate level in areas such as: literary studies, translation theory and practice, and/or creative writing studies, and related fields. As a CRC Tier 2 holder, the Chair will be expected to train and supervise graduate students, as well as mentor junior faculty members. The candidate will build relationships with external community partners, and assume a leadership role that bridges research strengths, and knowledge mobilization. Finally, it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to the Department, Faculty, University, and the academic community by participating in collegial governance.
This Chair will advance the priorities of both departments by leading research and curricular projects in translation, world literatures and creative writing. Promoting these goals within and across departments will address SFU鈥檚 strategic priority areas of 鈥渟upporting health and wellness of individuals, populations and communities鈥� (Strategic area #2) by enhancing 鈥渕utual, respectful and empathetic processes of knowledge production.鈥� The Chair鈥檚 interdisciplinary focus on the creative processes of international contact and transfer of literary texts and ideas will, furthermore, contribute to enhancing 鈥渄emocracy, justice, equity and social responsibilities鈥� (Strategic area #4) by fostering 鈥渄ialogue and relationship building鈥� within and beyond our departments, the Faculty, and the university.
To Apply
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. To apply, applicants should provide:
A cover letter that addresses the full scope of the job requirements
An up-to-date, full curriculum vitae (include details of research and teaching, scholarly record, funding, and list of collaborations/partnerships)
A two-page research statement and explanation of how the research aligns with both Departments鈥� priorities
A two-page statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and evidence of teaching effectiveness
A writing portfolio with one refereed published scholarly article, up to 20 pages of original creative writing, and up to 20 pages of literary translation(s)
The names and email addresses of 5 referees, one of whom should be able to discuss teaching capabilities
And complete the Applicant Demographic Survey administered by SFU鈥檚 CRC lead:
麻豆视频recognizes that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g. parental leave, leave due to illness) can impact research achievements and commits to ensuring that leaves are taken into careful consideration. Candidates are encouraged to highlight in their application how alternative paths and/or interruptions have had an impact on their career. 麻豆视频also recognizes the value of mentoring and research training, outreach, professional service, and nontraditional areas of research and/or research outputs; demonstrated experience in increasing diversity in the previous institutional environment, and in curriculum, is also an asset.
All applications should be submitted to:
Dr. Jia Fei
Department of World Languages and Literatures
麻豆视频
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC, Canada, V5A 1S6
Email: wll_admin@sfu.ca
Applications received by October 24, 2025 will be given full consideration. Applications received after this date may be considered until the position is filled. We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible; if you require accommodations, please contact edi@sfu.ca. Any general inquiries regarding this posting may be directed to Dr. Jia Fei, Chair of Search committee, Acting Chair/Senior Lecturer, at wll_chair@sfu.ca
Additional Information
This Faculty position is contingent upon the nominee being awarded a Tier 2 CRC through the program鈥檚 peer review process. The position is also subject to the availability of funding and to final approval by the University Board of Governors and the Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat (TIPS). The Tier 2 CRC is tenable for five years and may be renewed once, subject to the Chairholder demonstrating that they have achieved their objectives in their first term. The full program requirements for nominating and renewing a chair can be found on
CRC Program Equity Targets: The based on Canada鈥檚 2016 census as a tool to address the underrepresentation of individuals from the four federally designated groups: women and gender minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and racialized individuals in active CRC positions.鈥� Full information on SFU鈥檚 CRC equity targets can found on SFU鈥檚 CRC public transparency and accountability webpage.
Indigenous Applicants: In the near future, the CRC program will require nominees who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, M茅tis or Inuit), to affirm their Indigenous citizenship and/or membership at the time of nomination using the Tri-Agency and on Indigenous Citizenship and Membership Affirmation. The affirmation process will be required in all cases where an individual is Indigenous from Canada (First Nations, M茅tis or Inuit) and not just in cases where the institution has an equity target for Indigenous Peoples. Individuals who are Indigenous from outside of Canada are encouraged to self-identify as racialized and indicate they are Indigenous as a write-in response.
Salary: Faculty salaries at 麻豆视频are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 麻豆视频Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role at the Assistant Professor rank is $104,700 - $148,322. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role at the Associate Professor rank is $130,142 - $175,584. The salary ranges for both ranks are subject to experience and inclusive of a Market Differential. The current salary ranges are based on the 2022-25 SFU/SFA Collective Agreement.
Benefits: 麻豆视频offers several benefits and services aimed at creating a more inclusive and accessible campus community for faculty; please see the Faculty Relations, Benefits and Service page for more details. If you have questions about 麻豆视频benefits, services, accommodations policies, please contact a Faculty Relations Advisor.
Accessibility: 麻豆视频is committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. For equity considerations, please contact the Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the 麻豆视频Equity Office.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the SFUFA/麻豆视频Collective Agreement. For further details see the full鈥�Collection Notice.
French
Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies
Ruth Wynn Woodward Junior Chair (Assistant Professor)
The Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women鈥檚 Studies (GSWS) at 麻豆视频 (Burnaby Campus) is seeking outstanding candidates for the Ruth Wynn Woodward Junior Chair in Gender, Sexuality, and Women鈥檚 Studies, a two-year full-time position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with a start date of January 2, 2027.
The RWW Endowment funds a Junior Chair who is expected to perform significant outreach-based activities that bridge academic and non-academic communities. This position will be appointed for a non-renewable 24-month period.
Qualifications:
The successful applicant will be an exceptional emerging scholar with:
no more than 4 years of experience after the PhD. Applicants should have a completed PhD by June 30, 2026
interdisciplinary expertise and publication record in areas relevant to gender, sexuality, and women鈥檚 studies
grounding in approaches that complement the department鈥檚 existing strengths
evidence of excellent teaching experience or potential
evidence of capacity to teach courses from the GSWS undergraduate curriculum
experience of or potential to demonstrate leadership in public outreach and event organization
Responsibilities include:
teaching a total of four undergraduate seminar courses each academic year, one of which may include a graduate education component. Two of the courses will be delivered in each of the 2027 and 2028 summer semesters (equivalent of a 2/2 teaching load). 麻豆视频has three campuses (Burnaby, Surrey and Vancouver) and candidates may be required to teach at any campus.
teaching at least two of the following courses from the GSWS curriculum: GSWS 102, GSWS 306, and GSWS 398W.
designing and delivering one major public event or a series of smaller community outreach events
in person and/or virtual participation in the RWW Travelling Speakers program which sends GSWS teachers to address colleges and community groups across BC and/or the Yukon
Faculty salaries at 麻豆视频are based on the salary scales defined by the collective agreement between the University and the 麻豆视频Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range at the Assistant Professor rank is $104,700 - $116,636 per annum (plus benefits) based on qualifications. The Junior Chair will also receive additional funds to support professional development, event outreach, and course development.
The application should include a 2-page cover letter that includes:
a description of the application鈥檚 interest in and qualifications for the position
a 750-word research statement
a description of a proposed public event or a series of community outreach events envisioned
Additionally, please provide:
a current C.V. which indicates date of conferral of doctoral degree
a one-page description for an undergraduate course in the applicant鈥檚 area of expertise
a one-page description of your approach to one of the following courses from the GSWS curriculum: GSWS 102, 306, 398W
Please consult /gsws/undergraduate/courses/descriptions.html
for a description of courses in the GSWS curriculum. Completed applications must be emailed to the Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women鈥檚 Studies at rwwpost@sfu.ca. Preference will be given to complete applications received by April 17, 2026 however, we will continue to accept applications beyond that date until the position is filled. Candidates selected for Zoom interview will be asked to arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent to the Department.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
We acknowledge the Squamish (S岣祑x瘫w煤7mesh 脷xwumixw), Musqueam (x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛蓹m), Tsleil-Waututh (s蓹lilw蓹ta涩), Katzie (q虛 铆c虛蓹y虛), Kwikwetlem (k史ik史蓹茮虛蓹m), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples, on whose traditional territories 麻豆视频's three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.
麻豆视频is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact the Equity Office at EDI@SFU.CA
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the SFUFA/麻豆视频Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.
Gerontology
Global Humanities
Assistant Professor
The Department of Global Humanities at 麻豆视频 invites applications for one full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The expected start date is鈥�July 15, 2027.
Qualifications
We seek a candidate for this appointment with expertise in the literary, rhetorical and social worlds of Ancient Greece (in the classical, Hellenistic and Roman eras) and a solid grasp of Greek and Latin political thought and practice.鈥� While grounded in the above, the preferred candidate should also be sensitive to the connections maintained between the Greek and West Asian and/or North African worlds.
Excellence in research and teaching are the primary criteria for this position. Candidates must have completed their PhD in Classics or Ancient History by the time of application.
Research and teaching competence in both Ancient Greek and Latin are required, and the ability to teach courses on Ancient Rome are desirable. Research competence in other ancient languages from West Asia or North Africa, as well as proficiency in modern Greek, is an asset, but not required.
The candidate must demonstrate the following:
A strong record of research productivity commensurate with their experience鈥�
Establishment of, or potential for, a successful research program
Potential for, or demonstrated excellence in, teaching at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
Ability to engage a diverse student body
Potential for teaching and supervising graduate students in our MA program鈥�
Potential for contributing to the Department, Faculty, University and the academic community, or demonstrated service contributions to the academic community
Potential as an active member of the community of Hellenists at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Centre for Hellenic Studies
Duties
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the University鈥檚 research excellence through a rigorous research program. The candidate will also be expected to teach across the undergraduate curriculum and supervise MA students. A normal teaching load for a tenure-track faculty member is an equivalent of four courses per year over two 13-week semesters. Finally, it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to the Department, Faculty, University, and the academic community through service, including participating in SNF events and serving on the SNF steering committee.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach the following courses:
HUM 102W (Classical Mythology), both in person and online
HUM 302W (Athenian Democracy)
Upper-division offerings in the candidate鈥檚 field of expertise
Teaching may also include the following:
Courses relevant to three of the four existing concentrations in Global Humanities (Hellenic Studies, Mythologies, and Intellectual Culture & Public Engagement)
Graduate-level course offerings
Ancient Greek and Latin language courses to interested students
Application Requirements
Applicants will submit electronically the following materials:鈥�
A cover letter
A full curriculum vitae鈥�
A research statement
A writing sample (one peer-reviewed article or book chapter, maximum 30 pages)鈥�
A statement of teaching philosophy that reflects on both undergraduate teaching and graduate mentorship and the ability to engage a diverse student body
One full syllabus from a previously taught course or a course that the candidate would like to teach
In addition, please arrange for three referees to submit confidential letters of reference to be sent to humusec@sfu.ca and copied to humchair@sfu.ca .
Review of complete applications will begin on October 19th, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Application materials should be sent as separate PDF documents via e-mail to Dr. Paul Garfinkel, Chair of the Department of Global Humanities, c/o the Chair鈥檚 Secretary (humusec@sfu.ca) and copied to humchair@sfu.ca . Inquiries about the search may be directed to Dr. Garfinkel (humchair@sfu.ca).
麻豆视频is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact the Equity Office at EDI@SFU.CA.
Faculty salaries at 麻豆视频are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 麻豆视频Faculty Association. The current salary ranges are based on the 2022-2025 SFU/SFUFA Collective Agreement. A reasonable estimate of the salary range at the Assistant Professor rank is $104,700 - $133,322.
This is a junior faculty position; only those holding or those eligible to be appointed to the rank will be considered. This position is subject to the availability of funding.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority.
麻豆视频 the Department鈥�
The Department of Global Humanities is an interdisciplinary unit that includes specialists in Classics; Archaeology; Art History; Byzantine, Hellenic, Renaissance and Italian Studies; Religious Studies; Environmental Humanities; Asian, European and transnational literature and film; and Critical Theory. The Department is increasingly interested in non-Western traditions of thought and culture.
The SNF Centre for Hellenic Studies, along with the SNF New Media Lab, is dedicated to bringing the latest in mobile technology and pedagogy to the teaching and learning of Greek and seeks to promote a better understanding of Hellenism in the community by staging events for academic and lay audiences throughout the year. At its core, the Centre focuses and supports research at 麻豆视频on Hellenic topics, from Antiquity to present-day Greece, through grants and postdoctoral fellowships. At the same time, the Centre supports undergraduate and graduate studies on Greece's history, language and culture through its home department of Global Humanities.
麻豆视频acknowledges the x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛 蓹m (Musqueam), S岣祑x瘫 w煤7mesh (Squamish), s蓹l虛 ilw虛 蓹ta蕯涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), q虛 铆c虛 蓹y虛 (Katzie), k史ik史蓹茮虛 蓹m (Kwikwetlem), qiq茅yt (Qayqayt), q始史a:n虛 茮始蓹n虛 (Kwantlen), S蓹my谩m蓹 (Semiahmoo), and sc虛 蓹wa胃蓹n (Tsawwassen) Peoples, on whose unceded traditional territories 麻豆视频鈥檚 three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the SFUFA/麻豆视频Collective Agreement. For further details see the full鈥�Collection Notice.
History
Indigenous Studies
Labour Studies Program
Linguistics
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Assistant Professor
The Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at 麻豆视频 (SFU) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting as early as July 15, 2027.
This opportunity is limited to applicants who self-identify as Black. Pursuant to section 42(3) of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, the University received approval from the British Columbia Human Rights Commissioner to limit recruitment and hiring for various faculty positions to those who self-identify as Black. Candidates are required to complete a self-identification survey as part of their application package by the deadline indicated in this job posting. By completing the survey, you will be supporting academic units in tracking potential job applicants who identify as Black or Black biracial or multiracial in keeping with the University鈥檚 intention of hiring at least 15 Black faculty members by 2028, to meet our obligations under SFU鈥檚 Employment Equity Policy (GP19), identify and remove systemic barriers to recruitment and hiring, and enhance equity, diversity and inclusion in hiring faculty. The information will be used in conjunction with your work experience, work ability and qualifications to determine your appropriateness for this position.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in Psychology by the time of appointment with substantive research experience and interest in the field of Social Psychology. We are seeking candidates who demonstrate a strong record of (or potential for):
- A successful research program
- Conducting rigorous, ethical, and transparent research
- Excellence in teaching and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students
- Administration and service contribution to the university and community
We especially value candidates who complement the Psychology Department鈥檚 ongoing commitment to provide teaching and mentoring to disadvantaged individuals or groups who are disadvantaged because of Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. The ideal candidate will also support and contribute positively to the respectful, inclusive, and collegial culture of the Department of Psychology through open and collaborative engagement with colleagues, staff and students. The ideal candidate should conduct research that complements the existing Social Psychology Area's research expertise in social and close relationships and community, social identity and collective identity, and happiness and well-being.
Duties:
The successful candidate鈥檚 duties will include conducting rigorous, ethical, and transparent research, teaching undergraduate and graduate classes, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and contributing to the department, university, and community through service.
麻豆视频 麻豆视频and the City of Vancouver:
麻豆视频 is consistently ranked among the top comprehensive universities in Canada. Located on the unceded and unsurrendered territories of the Coast Salish peoples, 麻豆视频offers classes on three urban campuses across greater Vancouver (Burnaby, Downtown Vancouver, and Surrey). By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create a space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices. Vancouver is a scenic waterfront city located minutes from the mountains and a wide range of outdoor activities. It has a reputation as a clean, safe, multicultural and ethnically diverse city that is repeatedly ranked as one of the very top cities in the world in which to live and work.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:
麻豆视频is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges 麻豆视频to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.鈥� 麻豆视频is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This position is subject to availability of funding.
The Department of Psychology at 麻豆视频has a positive, collegial atmosphere and is strongly supportive of faculty members鈥� diverse backgrounds, strengths, interests, and career progress. Our department is committed to ethical practice, equity, social justice and diversity. For example, our Indigenous Reconciliation Committee (IRC) aims to support respectful, equitable, and reciprocal relations between Indigenous Peoples and Settler (non-Indigenous) Peoples. Details about the IRC鈥檚 mission statement and accountability reports are available here. Our Department JEDAI (Justice, Decolonizing, (Re)concilia(c)tion, Equity, Diversity, Accessibility, Inclusion) Workgroup seeks to uphold the SFU鈥檚 commitment to diversity and inclusion. Details about the JEDAI鈥檚 goals and action plans are available here. Looking forward, our department is committed to overcoming long-term systemic problems that have kept underrepresented scholars out of traditional academic positions.
How to Apply:
- Please provide a cover letter; curriculum vitae; research and teaching statements/dossiers; 3 representative publications; and a statement of commitment to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. These materials should be submitted to: psycsoc@sfu.ca
- Please fill out the Applicant Demographic Survey administered by the Equity Office: . Candidates who do not complete the Applicant Demographic Survey will not be considered for this position.
- Please request three confidential letters of reference to be submitted separately by referees, which are to be also emailed to psycsoc@sfu.ca.
Applications will be reviewed starting on October 1, 2026 and will be accepted until the position has been filled. Preference will be given to applications received by that date.
A long-list of candidates will be invited to a 30-minute Zoom interview during which the candidates may be asked to give a short data blitz style research talk (10-minute) and respond to a few questions. Short-listed candidates will then be contacted for an in-person interview.
Faculty salaries at 麻豆视频are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 麻豆视频Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for the Assistant Professor rank is $104,700 to $143,322, dependent on experience and inclusive of a market differential.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact the Equity Office at EDI@SFU.CA.
Inquiries should be directed to:
Dr. Yuthika Girme (she/her)
ygirme@sfu.ca
Chair of Hiring Committee
麻豆视频
Dr. Tim Racine
psyc_chair@sfu.ca
Chair, Department of Psychology
麻豆视频
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies and the SFUFA/麻豆视频Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice
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Lecturer
The Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at 麻豆视频 (SFU) invites applications for a full-time continuing faculty position at the rank of Lecturer starting as early as July 15, 2027.
Qualifications
Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. with a focus on developmental psychology by the time of appointment; however, PhD candidates with a solid indication of imminent completion may be considered. We encourage applications from scholars committed to excellence in teaching who will contribute to and complement existing strengths in our Developmental stream. Research interests of current developmental faculty can be found at /psychology/about/areas-of-study/developmental-psychology.html
We especially value prior experience and expertise teaching and mentoring BIPOC and other minoritized students. We are seeking candidates who have demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate courses. The ideal applicant will have experience teaching large classes in Developmental Psychology and will demonstrate knowledge of developmental theories with a focus on early developmental experience, language and cognition, and sociocultural learning. Experience teaching upper-division and graduate-level courses is an asset. Applicants should have experience using creative teaching methods and tools and be knowledgeable about curriculum development and learning outcomes in Developmental Psychology. Applicants must demonstrate involvement in service to the academic profession, university and community. The ideal candidate will support and contribute positively to the respectful, inclusive, and collegial culture of the Developmental Area specifically and the Department of Psychology generally through open, collaborative engagement with colleagues, staff, and students.
Duties
The successful candidate will be expected to teach an equivalent of eight undergraduate courses annually, including but not limited to: Introduction to Developmental Psychology, Language Development, Culture and Development, and Infancy. Other possible courses include Moral Development, Cognitive Development, Social Development and the potential to teach upper-division and graduate courses. In addition, the successful candidate will also contribute to the department, university, and community through providing various forms of service.
麻豆视频 麻豆视频and Metro Vancouver:
麻豆视频 (SFU) is consistently ranked among the top comprehensive universities in Canada and offers classes on three urban campuses across metro Vancouver. The Department of Psychology at 麻豆视频has a positive, collegial atmosphere and strongly supports faculty members鈥� strengths, interests, and career progress. More information about the department and the university can be found on our website at .
Nestled between the coastal mountains and the ocean, Vancouver is a beautiful, clean, safe, and multicultural city. It is consistently voted one of the world鈥檚 best cities in which to live and work.
How to Apply:
Application materials should be submitted electronically, via email to psyclec@sfu.ca (please include the candidate鈥檚 name in the email subject line). Applications will be reviewed starting on October 15, 2026 and will be accepted until the position has been filled. Preference will be given to applications received by that date.
Applications must include:
- a cover letter, addressed to Dr. Tanya MacGillivray, Chair, Developmental Lecturer Search Committee, Dept. of Psychology, SFU
- a teaching statement and dossier of supporting materials, such as samples of course outlines, lecture materials, and teaching evaluations
- evidence of commitment to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion
- a curriculum vitae (please include a detailed section on previous teaching experience & indicate whether you are legally eligible to work in Canada)
- three confidential letters of reference (please arrange to have these independently submitted by your referees to psyclec@sfu.ca and request that your referees include your name in the email subject line). Also, please remind your referees to submit their reference letter by the application deadline of October 15, 2026.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This position is subject to funding availability.
Faculty salaries at 麻豆视频are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 麻豆视频Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for the Lecturer rank is $98,340 to $114,241, dependent on experience.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:
麻豆视频 respectfully acknowledges the x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), S岣祑x瘫w煤7mesh 脷xwumixw (Squamish), s蓹lilw蓹ta涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), q虛铆c虛蓹y虛 (Katzie), k史ik史蓹茮虛蓹m (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples on whose unceded traditional territories our three campuses reside. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.
麻豆视频is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges 麻豆视频to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.鈥� 麻豆视频is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, 麻豆视频will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the workforce, specifically Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates who belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. 麻豆视频recognizes that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g. parental leave, leave due to illness) can impact research achievements and commits to ensuring that leaves are taken into careful consideration. Candidates are encouraged to highlight how alternative paths and/or interruptions have impacted them in their application. 麻豆视频also recognizes the value of mentoring and research training, outreach, professional service, and nontraditional areas of research and/or research outputs.
麻豆视频is also committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require accommodations or have questions about 麻豆视频benefits, services, accommodations policies, or equity considerations, please contact the Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Faculty Relations.
Inquiries should be directed to:
| Dr. Tanya MacGillivray | Dr. Tim Racine |
| Chair, Developmental Lecturer Search Committee | Chair, Department of Psychology |
| 麻豆视频 | 麻豆视频 |
| tmacgill@sfu.ca | psyc_chair@sfu.ca |
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies and the SFUFA/麻豆视频Collective Agreement. For further details, see the full Collection Notice.
School of Public Policy
School for International Studies
Assistant Professor in Interational Studies - International Law and Foreign Affairs
The School for International Studies at 麻豆视频 (Vancouver, Canada) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor starting as early as July 15, 2027. We invite applicants from the social sciences or law, with expertise in international law and foreign affairs, broadly defined (e.g., the history and practice of the international legal order; law and diplomacy; international humanitarian law; global governance and international organizations). Expertise related to Canadian foreign policy will be considered an asset. Professional experience in applied research, practice, or policy will also be considered an asset.鈥�
We鈥痺elcome applications from scholars鈥痺ho take a broad range of approaches, including scholars鈥痺hose research engages鈥痗ritically鈥痺ith conventional approaches to law and legal scholarship (e.g.,鈥痺ork grounded in decolonial and anti-colonial scholarship,鈥疘ndigenous legal traditions,鈥疶hird World Approaches to International Law [TWAIL), critical race theory, or鈥疢arxist approaches.)
Duties
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the University鈥檚 research excellence through a rigorous research program. The candidate will be expected to teach
courses in both the undergraduate and graduate programs in areas specified above, as well as supervise MA students鈥� research. A normal teaching load for a tenure-track research faculty member is four courses per year over two 13-week semesters. Finally, it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to the School, Faculty, University and the academic community through service.
Qualifications
Excellence in research and teaching are the primary criteria for this position. The successful candidate must hold a PhD in social sciences or law by the employment start date.
The successful candidate must demonstrate each of the following. Note that all items will be assessed commensurate with years of experience.
A strong record of research productivity commensurate with experience, including demonstrated commitments to interdisciplinary research;
The establishment of, or potential for, a successful research program;
Evidence of, or potential for, excellence in teaching existing courses鈥痠n the鈥疘nternational Studies undergraduate and graduate curricula as well as new courses which complement our existing curriculum;
Evidence of, or potential for, supervision of graduate students;
Ability to engage a diverse student body;
Potential for service contributions to the School, Faculty, University, and the academic community more generally.
Applications
Applicants should have a doctoral degree by the time of appointment. Applications will be treated in confidence and should include: a cover letter; a research statement (2 page maximum) addressing substantive and/or theoretical contributions, methods, and future plans; a teaching statement (2 page maximum) addressing experience, pedagogical approaches, and potential contributions; a curriculum vitae; 1 writing sample (no more than 30 pages); and 3 letters of reference. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 12, 2026, until the position is filled.
Materials should be sent in one PDF file via email鈥痮nly鈥痶o鈥�intst@sfu.ca, except for letters of reference which should be sent directly from the letter writers. In the鈥痵ubject line鈥痮f the email, indicate the following information: 鈥�2026鈥疉ssistant Professor Application, (Applicant Name).鈥濃�疩uestions about the position can be directed to Dr. Elizabeth Cooper (is_director@sfu.ca)
麻豆视频is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university. We welcome applications from scholars belonging to underrepresented groups, including first generation scholars.
麻豆视频is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, and decolonization. Diversity is an underlying principle of SFU鈥檚 Strategic Vision, which pledges 麻豆视频to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.鈥� 麻豆视频is a signatory to the Scarborough Charter, which commits the institution to redressing anti-Black racism and fostering Black inclusion in universities and colleges across Canada. SFU鈥檚 Strategic Academic Plan (2025-2030) supports the decolonization and Indigenization of courses and programs, fostering teaching and learning environments that respect diverse Indigenous knowledge systems and world views. SFU鈥檚 Black Caucus and Queer Faculty Network are two examples of faculty-led initiatives making safer scholarly spaces and uplifting the work of historically marginalized colleagues.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact the Equity Office at EDI@SFU.CA
麻豆视频recognizes that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness) can impact research achievements and commits to ensuring that leaves are taken into careful consideration. Candidates are encouraged to highlight in their application how alternative paths and/or interruptions have impacted them. 麻豆视频also recognizes the value of mentoring and research training, outreach, professional service, and non-traditional areas of research and/or research outputs.
Faculty salaries at 麻豆视频are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 麻豆视频Faculty Association. The current salary ranges are based on the 2022-2025 SFU/SFUFA Collective Agreement. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for the Assistant Professor rank is $104,700 to $153,322, depending on experience and inclusive of a market differential.
This is a junior faculty position; only those holding or those eligible to be appointed to the rank will be considered. This position is subject to the availability of funding.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
麻豆视频 麻豆视频and the School for International Studies
The School for International Studies is an interdisciplinary unit with research and teaching programs focused on peace and security; international development; human rights and international law; and governance and civil society. 麻豆视频 (SFU) is a leading Canadian public research university (consistently ranked #1 by Maclean鈥檚 Magazine for best comprehensive university in Canada). We earn top marks for our world-class social science research, award-winning students and faculty, and new library acquisitions.
We acknowledge the (Tsleil-Waututh), q虛 铆c虛 蓹y虛 (Katzie), k史ik史蓹茮虛 蓹m (Kwikwetlem), qiq茅yt (Qayqayt), q始史a:n虛 茮始蓹n虛 (Kwantlen), S蓹my谩m蓹 (Semiahmoo), and sc虛 蓹wa胃蓹n (Tsawwassen) Peoples, on whose unceded traditional territories 麻豆视频鈥檚 three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the SFUFA/麻豆视频Collective Agreement. For further details see the full鈥�Collection Notice.
Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar in International Studies
The Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences at 麻豆视频 invites applications for the Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar in International Studies for the 2026鈥�2027 academic year.
The Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar is dedicated to the teaching of history, broadly construed, which is understood to include studies of the past, including the recent past, carried out within the departments and programs of the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences. In 2026鈥�2027, the Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar will be hosted by SFU鈥檚 , with the possibility of an affiliation with one of FASS鈥檚 other departments or schools.
The School for International Studies welcomes applications from scholars addressing the history of international law and diplomacy with particular attention to aspects of Canadian foreign policy.
The Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar is appointed as a Visiting Faculty Member for at least two terms in an academic year. 麻豆视频operates year-round, with Fall, Winter, and Summer terms. While at SFU, the Farley scholar will have the opportunity to interact extensively with faculty and students, and to stimulate discussion across disciplines. They normally teach one course and contribute to other types of relevant intellectual and mentoring activities for students across the university. Farley Scholars are encouraged and supported to contribute to public engagement activities that may take a variety of forms. The stipend for the Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar is up to CAD $55,000 (commensurate with the length of the visit) and the Scholar is provided with a CAD $7,500 budget for public engagement activities. To find out more about what past Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholars have done click here.
Applications should be submitted electronically to farley@sfu.ca and include a current CV and cover letter outlining the following:
- a research plan for the duration of the Visiting Scholar position;
- a brief description of a proposed interdisciplinary International Studies undergraduate level elective course;
- a brief account of the proposed public engagement activity, including the topic(s) to be addressed; and
- the names and contact information of two referees.
Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2025.
To inquire about whether the Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar in International Studies is a good match for you, please contact SIS Director Dr. Elizabeth Cooper at eccooper@sfu.ca and/or FASS Associate Dean , Research & International, Dr. Steeve Mongrain at fassadri@sfu.ca
In keeping with University policy, the successful candidate will hold an academic position at another university, or an equivalent position at another appropriate institution.
Those applicants who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents will require a work permit. SFU鈥檚 Faculty Relations team will assist with that process and a modest moving allowance is provided. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
麻豆视频 is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges 麻豆视频to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.鈥� 麻豆视频is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, 麻豆视频will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the SFUFA/麻豆视频Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.
We acknowledge the X史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), Skwxw煤7mesh 脷xwumixw (Squamish), S蓹l虛ilw蓹ta蓙涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), Katzie, Kwikwetlem, Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Samiahmoo and Tsawassen peoples on whose unceded territories 麻豆视频鈥檚 three campuses reside. In so doing, we acknowledge Indigenous stewardship both past and present. Our words of recognition indicate our aspiration to create a space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.
Sociology and Anthropology
Lecturer
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for one full-time teaching faculty position in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the rank of Lecturer. The expected start date can be as early as July 15, 2027.
Duties
The successful candidate will have prior experience teaching core sociological courses such as Introduction to Sociology, Sociological Theories, and Research Methods, and capacity to teach elective courses in areas such as global sociology, social movements and social policy, technology and society, and health and wellness,鈥痑s鈥痙emonstrated through course outlines, prior teaching evaluations, and their CV. The workload comprises teaching 8 courses over three semesters, Fall, Spring and Summer, though the Collective Agreement provides for at least one non-teaching semester every three years. The successful candidate will teach at both our Burnaby and Surrey campuses.
In addition, the successful candidate is expected to participate in the collegial governance of the department and the university and service to the academic community.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Sociology at the time of appointment.鈥疎xcellence in teaching is the primary criteria for this position.鈥疻e seek a candidate who has an established record as an outstanding instructor, and鈥痺ho鈥痯ossesses demonstrated experience in face-to-face classroom instruction,鈥痙eveloping and delivering online courses,鈥痑nd鈥痗urriculum development. The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to conduct research and demonstrate currency in their discipline.
The successful candidate will have experience teaching a diverse student body, use innovative pedagogical approaches to creating engaging learning experiences for students and鈥痶o assessing student learning, and will be proficient in using classroom technology and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas). They should also have a record of, or potential for, administration and service contributions to the university and community.
Applications
Applicants will submit electronically:
- a cover letter.
- a full curriculum vitae.
- a statement of teaching philosophy that includes the applicant鈥檚 perspective on teaching a diverse student body; approach to student assessment; and teaching evaluations.
- a minimum of 3 full course outlines in the areas identified above, and examples of new courses they could develop for our joint department.
- a sample of written work (sole authored)
- the names and contact details of three referees.
Please submit this application package as one consolidated PDF.
All materials should be sent to:
Dr. Wendy Chan, Chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology
c/o Ms. Tesia Law, Secretary to the Chair: sachrsec@sfu.ca
Review of complete applications will begin Monday, October 19th, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
麻豆视频is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact the Equity Office at EDI@SFU.CA.
麻豆视频recognizes that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness) can impact research achievements and commits to ensuring that leaves are taken into careful consideration. Candidates are encouraged to highlight in their application how alternative paths and/or interruptions have impacted them. 麻豆视频also recognizes the value of mentoring and research training, outreach, professional service, and non-traditional areas of research and/or research outputs.
Faculty salaries at 麻豆视频are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 麻豆视频Faculty Association. The current salary ranges are based on the 2022-2025 SFU/SFUFA Collective Agreement. A reasonable estimate of the salary range at the Lecturer rank is $98,340 鈥�114,241 per annum, based on qualifications.
This is a junior faculty position; only those holding or those eligible to be appointed to the rank will be considered. This position is subject to the availability of funding.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority.
We acknowledge the x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛 蓹m (Musqueam), S岣祑x瘫 w煤7mesh (Squamish), s蓹l虛 ilw虛 蓹ta蕯涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), q虛 铆c虛 蓹y虛 (Katzie), k史ik史蓹茮虛 蓹m (Kwikwetlem), qiq茅yt (Qayqayt), q始史a:n虛 茮始蓹n虛 (Kwantlen), S蓹my谩m蓹 (Semiahmoo), and sc虛 蓹wa胃蓹n (Tsawwassen) Peoples, on whose unceded traditional territories 麻豆视频鈥檚 three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies and the SFUFA/麻豆视频Collective Agreement. For further details see the full鈥�Collection Notice.
Urban Studies Program
Mobility Justice: Equity & Mobilities Assistant Professor
The Urban Studies Program (URB) at 麻豆视频 is a vibrantly interdisciplinary and collegial unit committed to engagements with critical urban studies through research, teaching, and connections with local and regional policy and practice.鈥疻e are an established post-graduate program offering two credentials, a graduate diploma and a Master鈥檚 of Arts in Urban Studies, and we launched a new undergraduate degree, Urban Worlds, in 2024.鈥赌�
We invite applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Mobility Justice: Equity & Mobilities at the rank of Assistant Professor starting as early as July 15, 2027.鈥赌��
鈥疪EQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS鈥���&苍产蝉辫;
The successful candidate must have a PhD in urban studies, sociology, geography, political science, public health, planning, public policy or related discipline, completed by the appointment start date. PhD candidates with a solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of their PhD.鈥赌�
The ideal candidate will have:鈥��
Demonstrated research excellence, including a track record of research outputs in (but not limited to) one or more of the following areas: active transportation, public transit, micromobility, accessible cities, and related fields.鈥赌�
An interdisciplinary research agenda that engages with disciplines such as urban planning, geography, sociology, political science, economics, public health, engineering, public policy, and related disciplines, in an effort to understand inequalities and mobility justice in one or more of the following areas: access to mobility, transportation, urban services and opportunities; accessibility and disability; urban design; socioeconomic inequalities; the political economy of transportation; and/or the uneven impacts of mobility systems across different populations and places.鈥赌�
Mixed methods expertise, especially to enhance the quantitative and/or spatial analysis aspects of the Program鈥檚 research strengths and core curriculum.鈥�
Demonstrated teaching experience in areas such as transportation, mobility, design, accessibility, disability, and quantitative or spatial methods.鈥赌�
Demonstrated experience in, or potential to undertake, collaborative and community-engaged research with communities and/or community-based organizations working on issues related to mobility justice.鈥�
A research agenda (existing or under development) in the Canadian or local BC region.鈥赌�
Ability to work effectively with colleagues across disciplinary fields in the social sciences and humanities.鈥赌�
Potential for, or demonstrated record of, administrative service contribution to university and academic communities.鈥�
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The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the University鈥檚 research excellence through a rigorous research program. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in both undergraduate and graduate programs: one of these courses will be Transportation and Urban Development (URB 460/660), and one course will be based out of our Surrey Campus. Graduate supervision is expected. A normal teaching load for a tenure-track research faculty member is four courses per year over two 13-week semesters. Finally, it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to the Program, Faculty, University, and academic community through service.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
鈥�APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS鈥�
Applications should include:鈥��
A cover letter summarizing the applicant鈥檚 experience, qualifications, and interest in the position.鈥赌��&苍产蝉辫;
A complete CV.鈥赌�
The name, title, institutional affiliation, and contact information of three academic referees.鈥赌�
A two-page research statement that outlines the applicant鈥檚 research program and speaks explicitly to how the applicant incorporates equity and justice in their work.鈥赌�
One writing sample that is published or under review.鈥赌�
A one-page teaching statement on the applicant鈥檚 teaching philosophy.鈥赌�
A one-page outline of an upper-division undergraduate Transportation and Urban Development course, including a 250-word description and up to 5 core texts.鈥赌�
Applications should be addressed to Dr. Tiffany Muller Myrdahl, Program Director, and submitted electronically to urbhire@sfu.ca.鈥赌�
Applications should be received prior to November 30, 2026. Long-list virtual interviews are intended to occur in early January 2027; on-campus interviews for short-listed candidates are intended occur in mid-February 2027.鈥赌�
Faculty salaries at 麻豆视频are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 麻豆视频Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for the Assistant Professor rank is $104,700 to $133,322.鈥�
A reasonable estimate for salary if the successful candidate will be starting as an Instructor is $98,340.鈥�
This is a junior faculty position; only those holding or those eligible to be appointed to the rank of Assistant Professor will be considered. This position is subject to the availability of funding.鈥�
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
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麻豆视频is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies and the SFUFA/麻豆视频Collective Agreement. For further details see the full鈥�Collection Notice鈥�&苍产蝉辫;