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About Western
Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.
About Us
School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities
The SASAH Major is taught by outstanding faculty from across all the Arts & Humanities programs. Students develop a range of creative and academic approaches to the questions that arise in and beyond the classroom, developing their perspectives as collaborators, citizens, and leaders.
In small, discussion-based classes, students and faculty build a community of learning together. Students develop critical thinking skills, ethical maturity, collaborative experiences, and the ability to communicate in a broad range of media and genres.
More information on our program is available at https://www.uwo.ca/arts/sasah/
The calendar description of undergraduate courses offered in our Department is available at http://www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca.
Course Information
SASAH 2291F - Research Topics in the Arts and Humanities: Cultures of Advocacy
Advocacy is defined as generating support for a particular cause in the public sphere, and it is an important space where political purpose and civic engagement meet to foster change. Advocacy movements take myriad forms, and actions may be directed toward advocating for the self, advocating for others, or advocating for total systems change at the local, national, and cultural levels. Advocacy encompasses movements for climate justice, food security, political participation, labour rights, human rights, cultural awareness, legal justice, medical access, and so much more. As a citizen, what is your current relationship with advocacy? Have you ever felt compelled (or even forced) to advocate for yourself, for a friend or family member, or for a group?
In this course, we will focus locally to explore histories of advocacy within London and the surrounding region while gaining experience with archival research practices. Your own personal advocacy concerns will guide your explorations of a local archive of advocacy. You will be challenged to bridge the past and the present by bringing your case study research into contact with current advocacy movements. We will meet with advocacy leaders who work on the ground and with various civic and community partners. Throughout the course, we'll be developing a language for advocacy: thinking through the kind of advocacy we can do in our own lives, examining important critiques of advocacy movements, and engaging challenges for advocating critically and effectively in the digital present.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for all activities associated with the successful delivery of the course, including but not limited to: developing, preparing, and delivering the course; setting and marking examinations, assessing the academic work of students, and reporting grades.
Candidates must be willing to undertake training as required by the Employer including, but not limited to, training in respect of health and safety, harassment and discrimination, and legislated service standards.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant discipline (or be close to completion) and a demonstrated record of high performance and expertise teaching at the university-level the specific subject area of any course for which they apply. Preference will be given to experience in teaching or researching in the specific subject area of the course applied for.
Additional Requirements
To apply, please submit the following:
-
Cover Letter
-
Curriculum Vitae
-
A proposed course outline to demonstrate the applicant’s approach to teaching this special topics course, "Research Topics the Arts and Humanities - Cultures of Advocacy", with the interdisciplinary framework of the School for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities.
Affirmation Policy
Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/. The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.
Applying at Western
In submitting your application, candidates should attach a curriculum vitae and evidence of successful teaching, together with the names and contact information of qualified individuals who could be contacted about their teaching experience and ability.
In accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications, including qualifications which go beyond the requirements for the position. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English.
Course offerings could be assigned to the workload of full-time faculty or to part-time faculty with seniority or preference rights in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, or left unfilled based on operational/enrolment requirements. All positions are subject to budget approval.
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note:
This position is an existing vacancy. Recent Western graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. Please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp.
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About Western University
With over 30,000 students and 300,000 alumni, Western is a leading research-intensive university and global community of individuals focused on making change in the world, today.
We welcome scholars from around the world to beautiful London, Ontario.
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About the role
About Western
Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.
About Us
School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities
The SASAH Major is taught by outstanding faculty from across all the Arts & Humanities programs. Students develop a range of creative and academic approaches to the questions that arise in and beyond the classroom, developing their perspectives as collaborators, citizens, and leaders.
In small, discussion-based classes, students and faculty build a community of learning together. Students develop critical thinking skills, ethical maturity, collaborative experiences, and the ability to communicate in a broad range of media and genres.
More information on our program is available at https://www.uwo.ca/arts/sasah/
The calendar description of undergraduate courses offered in our Department is available at http://www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca.
Course Information
SASAH 2291F - Research Topics in the Arts and Humanities: Cultures of Advocacy
Advocacy is defined as generating support for a particular cause in the public sphere, and it is an important space where political purpose and civic engagement meet to foster change. Advocacy movements take myriad forms, and actions may be directed toward advocating for the self, advocating for others, or advocating for total systems change at the local, national, and cultural levels. Advocacy encompasses movements for climate justice, food security, political participation, labour rights, human rights, cultural awareness, legal justice, medical access, and so much more. As a citizen, what is your current relationship with advocacy? Have you ever felt compelled (or even forced) to advocate for yourself, for a friend or family member, or for a group?
In this course, we will focus locally to explore histories of advocacy within London and the surrounding region while gaining experience with archival research practices. Your own personal advocacy concerns will guide your explorations of a local archive of advocacy. You will be challenged to bridge the past and the present by bringing your case study research into contact with current advocacy movements. We will meet with advocacy leaders who work on the ground and with various civic and community partners. Throughout the course, we'll be developing a language for advocacy: thinking through the kind of advocacy we can do in our own lives, examining important critiques of advocacy movements, and engaging challenges for advocating critically and effectively in the digital present.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for all activities associated with the successful delivery of the course, including but not limited to: developing, preparing, and delivering the course; setting and marking examinations, assessing the academic work of students, and reporting grades.
Candidates must be willing to undertake training as required by the Employer including, but not limited to, training in respect of health and safety, harassment and discrimination, and legislated service standards.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant discipline (or be close to completion) and a demonstrated record of high performance and expertise teaching at the university-level the specific subject area of any course for which they apply. Preference will be given to experience in teaching or researching in the specific subject area of the course applied for.
Additional Requirements
To apply, please submit the following:
-
Cover Letter
-
Curriculum Vitae
-
A proposed course outline to demonstrate the applicant’s approach to teaching this special topics course, "Research Topics the Arts and Humanities - Cultures of Advocacy", with the interdisciplinary framework of the School for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities.
Affirmation Policy
Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/. The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.
Applying at Western
In submitting your application, candidates should attach a curriculum vitae and evidence of successful teaching, together with the names and contact information of qualified individuals who could be contacted about their teaching experience and ability.
In accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications, including qualifications which go beyond the requirements for the position. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English.
Course offerings could be assigned to the workload of full-time faculty or to part-time faculty with seniority or preference rights in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, or left unfilled based on operational/enrolment requirements. All positions are subject to budget approval.
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note:
This position is an existing vacancy. Recent Western graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. Please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp.
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About Western University
With over 30,000 students and 300,000 alumni, Western is a leading research-intensive university and global community of individuals focused on making change in the world, today.
We welcome scholars from around the world to beautiful London, Ontario.