Job Announcement Stephen Jarislowsky Chair in Conflict and Religion Centre for Religion and Culture at Assumption University Windsor, Ont. (Canada)
The Centre for Religion and Culture at Assumption University in Windsor, Ontario is seeking applications for the position of the Stephen Jarislowsky Chair in Conflict and Religion. The position will begin September 1, 2005; the term of the appointment is negotiable. The primary function of this new Centre is to serve as a focal point for dialogue among the diverse religious communities of Windsor as well as with the larger Canadian community-- all directed toward the goal of promoting greater levels of understanding and acceptance among diverse religious communities. The Chair-holder will be expected to engage in a program of community outreach through the Universitys Centre for Religion and Culture, playing a leading role in this important initiative aimed at maintaining and strengthening Canadian pluralism. Ideally, the candidate should have strong interpersonal and organizational skills, have completed a Ph.D. (or its equivalent) in areas such as Political Science, Sociology, History, Religious Studies, Law, or other related areas. In addition the candidate should have an established record of research in the area of conflict and religion. Applications should include a letter indicating why the candidate is interested in an appointment to the Chair; as well, the letter should address the candidates citizenship or immigration status in Canada. The letter should also contain an overview of the candidates involvement in community outreach programs and include a brief outline of research interests. Candidates should also submit a complete curriculum vitae; a record of teaching experience; three samples of scholarly work; and the names, along with e-mail or regular mail addresses, of three referees that the appointments committee may contact. Short-listed candidates may be asked to provide additional information. Candidates will be assessed on their ability to carry out the duties of the position, with particular reference to their scholarly achievements and their experience in community outreach in areas central to the activities of the Centre. To ensure full consideration for this position, complete applications, including names of referees, should be submitted by February 28, 2005 to Dr. Walter C. Soderlund at address provided below. Terms and conditions of employment are negotiable and will vary according to the candidates academic record and community experience. It is important to emphasize that this position is open to all qualified individuals and does not require a particular religious orientation or association. Assumption University is a Catholic University federated with the University of Windsor and as such has an independent Charter enabling it to carry out an accredited degree-granting function in accordance with the terms of its provincial charter. Contact Info: Dr. Walter C. Soderlund Director Centre for Religion and Culture Assumption University 400 Huron Church Road Windsor, Ontario N9C 2J9 e-mail: [email protected] Tel: (519) 253-3000 Ext. 2350 Fax: (519) 973-7089 Website: http://www.assumptionu.ca _________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
