Nancyâs Chair in Womenâs Studies
Nancyâs Chair in Womenâs Studies
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Nancys Chair in Womens StudiesVisiting Scholar Position (Two-Years)
MSVU encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions Indigenous persons African Canadians other racialized groups persons with disabilities and all other equity-deserving groups. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their application materials. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
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Nancys Chair was established at Mount Saint Vincent University to advance the status of women through teaching research and community and professional service. The Chair is named in honour of Nancy Ruth feminist and activist.
Eligible candidates will be a promising scholar have made a significant research contribution and/or have had success in community-based involvement aimed at improving the lives of women. We are interested in candidates in any area of Women Gender and Sexualities Studies. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in Indigenous communities or communities of African descent.
Responsibilities will include involvement (both on campus and at regional universities or community womens groups) in the development of Womens Studies carrying out a research or community-based programme and teaching one course per term within the Department of Womens Studies which offers programmes at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
The term of appointment shall normally be for two years commencing 1 July 2026 though an earlier start date may be possible. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Applications should include a statement of teaching interests a plan for research and/or community involvement curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for three references. Applications are due by 17 October 2025.
Send applications in a single .PDF subject Nancys Chair to:
Dr. Carrie Dawson Dean of Arts and Science
Mount Saint Vincent University
166 Bedford Highway
Halifax NS B3M 2J6
email: emailprotected
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Mount Saint Vincent University
A leader in online and experiential learning Mount Saint Vincent University takes a personalized approach to education to nurture socially responsible global citizens. With equity diversity inclusion and accessibility at the fore MSVU has been challenging the status quo since its founding 150 years ago (1873) and today prioritizes access and impact for all underserved groups. MSVU has been nationally recognized for having one of the lowest student-to-professor ratios across its programs in Arts Science Education and Professional Studies; for providing students early access to valuable research opportunities; for its legacy in the advancement of women; and for facilitating critical advancements in food security healthy aging literacy nutrition childhood development and more. MSVU is located in Mikmaki the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mikmaq People.
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Mount Saint Vincent University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions Indigenous persons African Canadians other racialized groups persons with disabilities and other groups that would contribute to the diversification of our campus. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their application materials. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
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