Simon Fraser University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar in History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | British Columbia, Canada |
Position: | Visiting Professor |
The Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences at Simon Fraser University invites applications for the Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar in History for the 2018-19 academic year. The Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar is dedicated to the teaching of history, which is understood to include studies of the past, including the recent past, carried out within the departments and programs of the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences. The Farley Distinguished VisitingScholar is appointed as a Visiting Faculty Member for any two terms in an academic year. SFU operates year-round, with Fall, Winter, and Summer terms. The Visiting Scholar will be expected to have extensive interaction with faculty and students. S/he will normally teach at least one course or other type of relevant class. It is also expected that the Visiting Scholar will engage in public outreach, which could consist in a public lecture or take some other form. The stipend for the Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar is CAD 45,000.
Applications should include a current CV and a cover letter outlining the following: (1) the desired home department; (2) a research plan for the tenure of the Visiting Scholar position; (3) a brief description of an advanced undergraduate/graduate level course. (Please note that students from a range of disciplinary backgrounds will be able to register for the course.); (4) a brief account of the topic of the public lecture or of another form of public outreach; and (5) names of 3 referees.
Review of applications will begin on July 10, 2017.
Simon Fraser University is committed to the principle of equity in employment and offers equal opportunities to qualified women and men, including visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples and persons with disabilities.
Applications should be directed to:
Farley Distinguish Visiting Scholar Committee
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
AQ 6155
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5L 1Z4
CANADA
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Contact: |
Farley Distinguish Visiting Scholar Committee Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences AQ 6155 Simon Fraser University 8888 University Drive Burnaby, BC V5L 1Z4 CANADA |
Website: | http://www.sfu.ca/fass/news/stories/applications-for-farley-visiting-scholar-in-history-solicited.html |
Primary Category: | None |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 05/22/2017 |
Closing Date | 08/16/2017 |