Assistant Professor, Women's and Gender Studies - (997389)

Mount Royal University

About MRU
Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 14 bachelor’s degrees and 38 majors.

As a student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal is known for its top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. Grounded in community, Mount Royal is a place where faculty, staff and alumni can know each other by name — and where everyone is welcome. Learn more about Mount Royal’s strategic academic direction at mru.ca/AcademicPlan.

Mount Royal University is situated on an ancient and storied land that is steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, Mount Royal acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories, and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis. Learn more about MRU's Land Acknowledgement.

Mount Royal is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and those with diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.



About the Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts houses the following departments: Economics, Justice & Policy Studies; English, Languages & Cultures; General Education; Humanities; Interior Design; Psychology; and Sociology & Anthropology.

The successful candidate will be a member of the Department of Humanities which includes the programs of Art History, Canadian Studies, Classics, History, Indigenous Studies, Linguistics, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies.



About Women’s and Gender Studies at MRU
The Women's and Gender Studies (WGST) Program at MRU is committed to intersectional, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive pedagogies and to providing a brave learning space for students where they are encouraged to think critically, creatively, and self-reflexively in the pursuit of a more just world. Women’s and Gender Studies courses investigate the construction and mobilization of racialized, cis-heteronormative and colonial gender formations and are explicitly interdisciplinary, intersectional, and transnational, reflecting the rich interdisciplinary frameworks of feminist, gender, and queer theories. The WGST Program offers roughly twenty-five courses each year to more than 850 undergraduate students from across campus as part of the university’s mandatory general education curriculum. The Program also offers a minor concentration.



About the Department of General Education
The Department of General Education stewards the liberal education requirement at Mount Royal University. All students enrolled in degree programs at the institution take up to twenty-five percent of their courses from General Education. General Education courses at MRU engage four general clusters that are relevant to all students: Cluster 1 - Numeracy and Scientific Literacy; Cluster 2 - Values, Beliefs, and Identity; Cluster 3 - Communities and Societies; and, Cluster 4 - Communications. The Department of General Education has jurisdiction over first-year courses in the General Education provision, while the majority of the remaining courses are offered by academic units across the university.



About the Role
We invite applications for one position, subject to final budgetary approval, at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

The successful candidate will be a teacher-scholar broadly trained in gender, women’s, sexuality, and/or feminist studies with expertise in field(s) that complement but do not duplicate those already represented.

Particular areas of interest include but are not limited to theories and practices of Indigenous, critical race, and/or transnational feminist, queer and/or trans studies. We are also interested in feminist science and technology studies.

Among other core courses in the WGST, the candidate should be able to teach: WGST 2205 Transnational Feminisms, WGST 3310 Decolonizing Feminisms, and WGST 3311 Gender, Race and Power. The candidate will also be able to teach foundation-level General Education courses.

WGST faculty value interdisciplinary teaching, scholarship, and experiential learning that further MRU’s commitment to diversity, equity, justice, and inclusive excellence. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate intersectional, innovative, community-engaged, and interdisciplinary approaches to research and teaching within a liberal education context, and who value mentoring students who are first-generation, limited-income, and from historically underrepresented groups in post-secondary education.

For a list of WGST courses currently offered at Mount Royal University, visit the Academic Calendar.

Click here for information about the Department of Humanities, including Women’s and Gender Studies. For more information about Women’s and Gender Studies, contact Dr. Corinne Mason, cmason@mtroyal.ca.

Work Pattern

New faculty at MRU are hired into one of two work patterns:

The teaching/service pattern (TS) has a focus on teaching and service and comes with a 4/4 teaching load.
The teaching/scholarship/service pattern (TSS) has a focus on teaching and service, with the requirement that the faculty member also be involved in a research program and comes with a 3/3 teaching load.
We are hiring into the TSS work pattern with this position. There is an option to change work patterns after tenure.



Qualifications
Ph.D. in Women's, Gender and/or Sexuality Studies. Applications may also be considered from candidates with a Ph.D. in a related discipline with scholarly expertise relevant to the field of women’s, gender, and/or sexuality studies. The doctorate must be completed by the date of appointment (July 1, 2025).
Evidence of successful teaching and scholarship in intersectional feminist, queer, and/or decolonizing frameworks.
Evidence of potential for scholarly productivity, which can include public scholarship and community-engagement.
Ability and commitment to teach core and elective courses in WGST, including courses in the candidate's primary areas of expertise as well as upper division electives as needed.
Ability and commitment to mentor students in community service and/or experiential learning, undergraduate research, and preparation for professional experiences.


What We Offer
Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions.

At Mount Royal University, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. Mount Royal University offers a competitive total compensation package that includes health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre.

Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports and certifications for students, employees and the public.

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