Multiple Disciplines - Limited Term Faculty Positions (Faculty of Arts) Ryerson University Location: Ontario Date posted: 2014-04-23 The Faculty of Arts is currently accepting applications for Limited Term Faculty positions for the 2014/2015 academic year. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the Faculty of Arts section on the Ryerson Careers website at https://hr.cf.ryerson.ca/ams/faculty/ to view available opportunities. The Faculty of Arts offers both undergraduate and graduate level degrees focusing on various areas of expertise. Listed below are some of the departments housed within the Faculty, offering a variety of specializations. To learn more about our departments, please visit http://www.ryerson.ca/arts/departments/index.html Areas of instruction include: Department of Economics Department of Geography Department of Philosophy Department of Politics and Public Administration Department of Psychology Department of Sociology The Faculty of Arts at Ryerson holds a bold vision for the humanities and social sciences in the 21st century university. Building on the Ryerson renaissance, the Faculty of Arts has witnessed unprecedented growth over the past decade. With a creative touch in program building, an edgy approach to research and discovery, a passion for student advancement and a drive to connect the past with the future, we are confident about our direction. We are inspired by each other and by our students, by our community partners and by the cultural vibrancy of downtown Toronto. Ryerson University is known for innovative programs built on the integration of theoretical and applied learning. More than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs are distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum and strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities. Ryerson is also a leader in adult learning, with the largest university-based continuing education school in Canada. Ryerson University is located in the multi-cultural heart of Downtown Toronto. To learn more about Ryerson University, please visit http://www.ryerson.ca/index.html. These positions fall under the jurisdiction of the Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA). The RFA collective agreement can be viewed at: http://www.ryerson.ca/teaching/agreements/rfa_agreement/index.html. The RFA's website can be found at: http://www.ryerson.ca/~rfa. A summary of RFA benefits can be found at: http://www.ryerson.ca/hr/benefits/benefits_by_group/rfa/rfa_at_a_glance.html. Ryerson University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.