Part-Time Position in Human Rights

St. Thomas University invites applications for an instructor to teach the following course in Fredericton:

Semester 1: (September to December 2021)

HMRT 3123 International Human Rights (T 6:30pm-9:30pm)

This course explicates the principal international and regional systems in place for the protection and promotion of human rights, including the Inter-American, European, African, and United Nations systems. Students will study the most important human rights instruments, such as the International Bill of Rights, the European Convention on Human Rights, and the American Convention on Human Rights.

St. Thomas University is an undergraduate, liberal arts institution with a full-time enrolment of approximately 1,900.  Its students graduate with Bachelor of Arts, Applied Arts, Education, and Social Work degrees. The faculty members are distinguished teachers, researchers and scholars, and the university holds three Canada Research Chairs.

A PhD in Human Rights, or imminent completion is preferred; a Master’s degree is required.  Each applicant is to submit a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (teaching portfolio preferred), and arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to Dr. Amanda DiPaolo, Chair of the Human Rights Department, St. Thomas University, Fredericton, NB E3B 5G3. Electronic applications may be sent to dipaolo@stu.ca.

Closing date: 31 May 2021, or when the position is filled. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their completed applications, including letters of reference, are received by this date.

An equal opportunity employer, St. Thomas University is committed to employment equity for women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minority groups, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.