University of Victoria Looking for Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure Track) Full Time

The School of Child and Youth Care (SCYC):

The School of Child and Youth Care (SCYC) is part of the Faculty of
Human and Social Development (HSD), which is also home to the Schools of Health Information Science, Public Administration, Public Health
& Social Policy, Social Work, Nursing, and the Indigenous Governance Program. SCYC is a vibrant and diverse academic unit dedicated to
supporting child, youth, family, and community wellbeing through relevant, cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary scholarship;
effective advocacy and leadership; high quality and innovative teaching; a strong and dedicated focus on practice; and a commitment to
social justice in local, national and international contexts. We are committed to addressing the most pressing issues facing children,
youth, and families today, and welcome theoretical frameworks and practice traditions that challenge exclusionary constructions of children,
youth, and families. Student learning is a top priority; reflecting the values of our field, we recognize the importance of creating a
culture of learning, mutual respect, and accountability.

The SCYC offers an undergraduate Bachelor of Child and Youth Care (BCYC)
degree and graduate MA and PhD degrees in Child, Youth, Family and Community Studies. The BCYC undergraduate degree prepares students to
work with children, youth, families, and communities in a wide range of practice settings (e.g., early childhood care and education;
residential care; family support; parent education; youth justice; recreation; school-based child, youth, and family counselling; community
mental health; child welfare; and child protection). Graduate programs prepare students to work as advanced practitioners, academics and
leaders in human service organizations post-secondary institutions and community and government agencies and as researchers, trainers,
policy leaders, consultants, administrators, and educators.

The faculty in SCYC has a history of receiving significant research and
curriculum development grants and contracts, and leads and collaborates on local, national, and global projects. Faculty members in the SCYC
come from a variety of disciplines including child and youth care; social work; early childhood education; clinical counseling; social
epidemiology and public health; Indigenous studies; health and human services; anthropology of childhood; and child and family
studies.

Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure Track)

We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to
implementing social justice, anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and decolonizing approaches in research, practice, and education. We are
particularly interested in candidates whose scholarship and teaching integrate critical theoretical frameworks (e.g., intersectionality
theory, critical race theory, critical gender and sexuality studies, queer theory, critical disability studies, Indigenous studies and
Indigenous ways of knowing, environmental studies, etc.).

The School of Child and Youth Care (SCYC) invites applications from
talented scholars for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to commence on July 1, 2024.

Qualified candidates will have:

• A research-focused doctoral degree (completed or doctoral defence
  scheduled).
• Diverse scholarly expertise in child, youth, family, and community studies, with an intersectional lens.
• Expertise in one or more of the following fields of study is an asset: early years/early childhood care and development; critical
  perspectives on child and youth mental health and addictions; policy development, program planning and evaluation related to children,
  youth, families, and communities; critical disability studies; critical sexuality and queer studies and scholarship related to LGBTQ+,
  gender diverse, and Two-Spirit children, youth, families, and communities.
• Evidence of (or high potential to develop) a funded
  program of research in one or more of the above priority areas for the School of Child and Youth Care.
• Evidence of research
  achievement (publications, presentations, works in progress, etc.) which may include non-traditional outputs such as policy papers or
  community collaborations.
• Demonstrated practice experience with diverse children, youth, parents/caregivers, families and/or
  communities.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop and teach practice-based and theoretical courses at the undergraduate, masters, and
  doctoral levels.
• Evidence of service contributions at community, university and/or institutional levels.
• Evidence of
  effective teaching and mentoring of a diverse cohort of undergraduate and graduate students (course evaluation data, testimonials, courses
  taken, and other forms of documentation). Competence in using diverse modalities, including distance and distributed learning, on-campus
  teaching, and experiential learning (practicum, community-based, land-based, graduate supervision).
• Capacity to foster equitable
  learning outcomes for students facing systemic barriers to postsecondary education such as racism, ableism, classism, sexism, homophobia,
  transphobia, xenophobia, and/or immigration status.
• Successful applicants will be able to articulate a commitment to the key
  University of Victoria initiatives, including the Indigenous Plan and Equity Plan; to demonstrate a commitment to the Truth and
  Reconciliation Commission, The Scarborough Charter, and The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People; and to contribute
  to a workplace that promotes respect, accountability, inclusion, equity, and diversity.

To be considered, Applications should
include a cover letter outlining key career achievements and addressing the full scope of the job requirements, a sample of scholarly
writing, a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier, and contact details of three referees. Only candidates selected for the long list will be
asked to arrange confidential letters of reference to be emailed to the Director. All application materials should be sent via email to the
Director of the School of Child and Youth Care, University of Victoria, [email protected] by November 15, 2023.

Please note that reference checks will be done, and background checks, including credential and degree verification, may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement

The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.

Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact Faculty Relations and Academic Administration in the Office of the VP Academic and Provost at [email protected]. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

Faculty and Librarians at the University of Victoria are governed by the provisions of the Collective Agreement. Members are represented by the University of Victoria Faculty Association (www.uvicfa.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; if you are neither a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, please indicate if you are authorized to work in Canada, and be prepared to provide a copy of your permit authorizing same.