ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE, OR FULL PROFESSOR, EXPERIENTIAL STUDIES IN COMMUNITY & SPORT in Community, Health, and Wellness â Tenure-Track
ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE, OR FULL PROFESSOR, EXPERIENTIAL STUDIES IN COMMUNITY & SPORT in Community, Health, and Wellness â Tenure-Track
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The Department of Experiential Studies in Community and Sport (XCS) in the School of Arts and Social Sciences (SASS) at Cape Breton University (CBU) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Associate or Full Professor (depending on current achieved rank) in Community Health and Wellness (CHW). This position will commence on September 1st 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter).
One of Canadas youngest and most ambitious universities CBU recognizes its location on Cape Breton Island as part of Mikmaki the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mikmaq people. CBU offers a comprehensive set of liberal arts science and professional programs and a unique commitment to community economic development aboriginal learning and research into many aspects of environment and culture. CBUs vision of higher education allows students to pursue diverse fields of study in programs with national reputations in final year student satisfaction faculty-student interaction and employability.
CBU delivers an authentic multicultural experience to all who become part of its academic community. Surrounded by pristine natural landscape vibrant culture and welcoming communities on Canadas stunning east coast CBU attracts students from more than 50 countries around the world. Our faculty bring passion to their teaching and research and we are known for our friendly and inclusive culture. Strong community involvement and a spirit of entrepreneurship enhance CBUs position in post-secondary education.
he successful candidates teaching research and service will demonstrate commitment to and expertise in Community Health and Wellness broadly defined. The successful candidates teaching will contribute to the XCS department which houses the core interdisciplinary courses for the Bachelor of Arts Community Studies (BACS) degree as well as the courses for one of the BACS degrees most popular disciplines: Sport and Physical Activity Leadership (SPAL).
The successful candidate will be prepared to teach COMS courses in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment and have experience using various progressive pedagogies in their teaching including but not limited to i) self-directed learning ii) reflexive intra-personal learning iii) group/inter-personal development iv) experiential learning and v) community-based and/or service learning. The successful candidate will also be prepared to teach SPAL courses with expertise and capability of leading courses that explore two or more of the following areas: i) community health promotion ii) preventive health iii) outdoor leadership and iv) Indigenous perspectives on health and healing.
The successful candidates research program should show evidence of engagement in the area of Community Health and Wellness. The successful candidate should possess the ability to disseminate research findings through various sources (e.g. peer-reviewed journal articles books/book chapters conference presentations knowledge translation materials creative outputs) and attract external research funding commensurate with appropriate academic rank. The successful candidate will also become part of the newly launched Institute in Community Sport and Health at CBU.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in any discipline related to the study of community health wellness sport physical activity leisure or recreation broadly defined. Candidates who are in the later stages of their Ph.D. may be considered with the successful completion of the Ph.D. being a condition of employment.
The successful candidate will also be committed to and passionate about building deep and reciprocal relationships with Unamaki-Cape Breton communities centered on health/wellness/sport/physical activity/leisure/recreation as informed by their disciplinary expertise. Prior experience and/or a strong interest in fostering community and community capacity through teaching research and service activities is a strong asset.
CBU teaches programs on campus off campus in locations across and outside of Canada and online. The university and its partners will therefore provide opportunities for faculty members to teach in different modes in different locations as part of their regular workload. While these opportunities may not be available equally for all faculty positions in all programs a clear willingness to teach in different modes and locations (if applicable) should be noted in your application.
Applicants are expected to demonstrate potential and commitment with regard to teaching research/creative/scholarly activities and service to Cape Breton University community and profession.
Applications for the successful candidate will include a:
- two page cover letter describing the expertise of the applicant and quoting reference number (#141)
- statement of teaching philosophy and interests
- statement of research plan
- complete CV including a list of publications
- evidence of effective teaching
- list of at least three references.
- Short listed candidates will be required to submit three reference letters.
Please upload all required documents to Additional Documents if no designated area is listed. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
The union affiliation of this position is with the Cape Breton University Faculty Association.
Applications must be received by June 30th 2025
Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff our faculty and its scholarship including but not limited to women visible minorities Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
CBU is committed to Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and applicants are encouraged to self-identity if they are part of a marginalised community or have experience working with Indigenous communities.
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Cape Breton University
Human Resources Dept.
1250 Grand Lake Road
Sydney NS B1M 1A2
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- Job FamilyCBUFA Faculty
- Pay TypeSalary
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
