The Faculty of Arts and Science at Queen’s University invites applications for a Tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with a specialization in Surveillance Studies with a preferred starting date of July 1, 2020. In the case of an exceptional candidate, a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate Professor would be considered.
The position will further strengthen and strategically develop Queen’s international leadership role in Surveillance Studies scholarship; consolidate and expand the Surveillance Studies Centre’s outreach activities; and contribute to the expansion of Surveillance Studies at Queen’s through teaching and graduate supervision. The successful candidate will become a member of an academic team and will be expected to play an intellectual leadership role in the Surveillance Studies Centre (SSC), secure funding for collaborative research projects, and undertake management tasks. They will also be committed to related activities such as pursuing data rights, policy development or other public engagement. Candidates from groups which have not been historically at the centre of Surveillance Studies are strongly encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will join a vibrant group of scholars who have pioneered and pursued Surveillance Studies for more than two decades. The SSC investigates all kinds of surveillance, whether seen in the origins and impacts of particular technologies such as biometrics, drones or CCTV or in processes such as social sorting, smart cities or chilling effects. The SSC possesses a critical, ethical and human-centred stance, working alongside those in privacy protection, civil liberties and human rights. The position is open to applicants from any relevant field of study in the social sciences, humanities and beyond. As a multi-disciplinary unit, the SSC has good relationships with business, computing, law, engineering and health studies, among others. Applicants should have demonstrable competence in their chosen area and strong interest and experience in interdisciplinary research. An international outlook and desire to foster research relationships around the world is a further asset.
Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree completed at the start date of the appointment. The main criteria for selection are academic and teaching excellence. Experience of research leadership is an asset. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding, as well as strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of related programs. Candidates must provide evidence of an ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary and student-centred environment. The successful candidate will also be expected to make contributions through service to the department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
People from across Canada and around the world come to learn, teach and carry out research at Queen’s University. Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. You will also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent children. Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave. In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare. Details are set out in the Queen’s-QUFA Collective Agreement. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources.
Additional information about Queen’s University can be found on the Faculty Recruitment and Support website. The University is situated on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe, in historic Kingston on the shores of Lake Ontario. Kingston’s residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with a wide range of cultural, recreational, and creative opportunities. Visit Inclusive Queen’s for information on equity, diversity and inclusion resources and initiatives.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
To comply with federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information as to how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.
In addition, the impact of certain circumstances that may legitimately affect a nominee’s record of research achievement will be given careful consideration when assessing the nominee’s research productivity. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions.
A complete application consists of:
•a cover letter (including one of the two statements regarding Canadian citizenship / permanent resident status specified in the previous paragraph);
•a current Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications);
•a statement of research interests;
•a statement of teaching interests and experience (including teaching outlines and evaluations if available); and,
•Three letters of reference to be sent directly to:
Professor Nick Mosey
Associate Dean (Research)
Faculty of Arts and Science
First Floor, Dunning Hall
90 University Ave.
Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario
CANADA K7L 3N6
The deadline for applications is January 10, 2020. OR Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed only if the position remains unfilled OR Applications will continue to be reviewed until the position has been filled.
Applicants are encouraged to send all documents in their application packages electronically as PDFs to Professor Nick Mosey at moseyn@queensu.ca, although hard copy applications may be submitted to:
Professor Nick Mosey
Associate Dean (Research)
Faculty of Arts and Science
First Floor, Dunning Hall
90 University Ave.
Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario
CANADA K7L 3N6
The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Kim Bellefontaine, Administrative Assistant in The Faculty of Arts and Science at Kim.Bellefontaine@queensu.ca.
Academic staff at Queen’s University are governed by a Collective Agreement between the University and the Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA), which is posted at http://queensu.ca/facultyrelations/faculty-librarians-and-archivists/collective-agreement and at http://www.qufa.ca.
The Surveillance Studies Centre
c/o David Murakami Wood
Department of Criminology
University of Ottawa
Canada