University of Victoria
Location
Victoria, BC | Canada
Job description
University
Faculty & staff
The School of Public Administration at the University of Victoria Campus is located on the traditional territories of the l?kw?n? n peoples. These territories continue to be home for many Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEC nations whose historical relationships with the land are ongoing. We are privileged to do our work in a way that is inspired by their histories, customs and cultures. Our connections to Indigenous communities - as well as global communities - are important to us.
Candidates for the appointment must hold a Ph.D., with post-doctoral training or pertinent work experience in a relevant field for public administration. Candidates must have teaching experience and an established research program. The ideal candidate will have work experience or demonstrate qualities for taking academic program leadership responsibilities.
We seek candidates with pertinent expertise in public administration or a related interdisciplinary field such as Indigenous studies, environmental studies, geography, political science, etc. Expertise in applied research and work experience in mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) is required. Community-engaged research, Indigenous governance and self-determination, Indigenous data management/ sovereignty, community development, place-based governance and evaluation are considered assets, as well as demonstrated experience working collaboratively with community-based research partners. We encourage interdisciplinary scholars with experience working with Indigenous nations and diverse communities to apply.
We are interested in recruiting a person who collaborates well and is willing to establish research partnerships across disciplines. The ideal candidate is interested in making a difference in their academic and community environments through teaching, research, and university and community service. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the graduate and undergraduate programs (in both online and on campus formats), supervise graduate students, conduct research and participate in program leadership and administrative management of the School.
The School of Public Administration is among Canada’s leaders in the delivery of programs in public and non-profit sector administration and community development. The School of Public Administration is dedicated to educating public sector and community leaders who can effectively navigate complex settings. We contribute to developing innovative thinkers and professionals who seek to have a positive impact on governments and communities through their commitments to the values of integrity, and their engaged and courageous scholarship, sustainability and inclusivity. We invite applications for one full-time Assistant Professor (with tenure or tenure-track based on qualifications and experience).he anticipated start date for this position is July 1st, 2024.
The School of Public Administration offers multi-disciplinary programs for practicing or prospective leaders, managers and analysts seeking the skills necessary for effective and responsible public management and policy analysis. We offer five undergraduate Professional Specialization Certificates and three Diplomas, as well as graduate-level Master’s degrees in Public Administration (MPA) and Community Development (MACD), a Graduate Certificate and Diploma in Evaluation, and a PhD in Public Administration. Our programs are offered on campus and online. Additional information can be found at uvic.ca/hsd/ publicadmin/ .
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; if you are neither a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, please indicate if you are authorized to work in Canada, and be prepared to provide a copy of your permit authorizing same.
Faculty and Librarians at the University of Victoria are governed by the provisions of the Collective Agreement . Members are represented by the University of Victoria Faculty Association .
Applications and supporting documentation should be sent to:
Dr. Richard Marcy
Director School of Public Administration
University of Victoria
PO Box 1700 Stn CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2
padm-dir-asst @uvic.ca
Please note that reference checks will be done, and background checks, including credential and degree verification, may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.
The deadline for application is November 28th 2023 . This competition will remain open until the position has been filled.
Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact Faculty Relations and Academic Administration in the Office of the VP Academic and Provost at FRrecruit @uvic.ca . Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. Read our full equity statement here:
The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.
In your application, please refer to myScience.org and reference JobID 2747111 .
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