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Introduction to Royal Roads University
Royal Roads University gratefully acknowledges that we learn, work, and live on the traditional lands of the Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) and Lekwungen (Songhees) ancestors and families who have lived here for thousands of years.
Royal Roads University (RRU), located in Victoria, BC, offers applied and professional degree programming that is interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary in nature and its research has an applied focus. With a reputation for innovation, RRU is a leader in online delivery and blended learning models.
RRU is committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority consideration.
Professional Services
*Associate faculty are independent contractors who provide professional services to Royal Roads University under limited-term contracts to develop and/or teach individual courses in our programs. In alignment with our Learning, Teaching & Research model, associate faculty bring their professional and practical experience to the university as scholar-practitioners who excel at pedagogy informed by concurrent practice.
The BA Justice Studies program is recruiting for multiple associate faculty* contract position(s) and specifically seeking applications for JUST312 - Indigenous Justice Perspectives course.
Our BA in Justice Studies is a broad-based, multi-disciplinary program that draws knowledge from academic disciplines including law, criminology, sociology, philosophy, political science, computer science, social work and public administration. The program integrates a rigorous academic regimen with practical justice service skills thereby preparing students for careers in the public sector and non-profit agencies as well as non-government organizations, criminal justice agencies and other agencies dealing with justice-related issues. The program is offered in two formats: a 12-month on campus program and a 2-year blended program, which is largely an online program with two 3-week residencies.
The program is seeking associate faculty to teach the following course:
JUST312 - Indigenous Justice Perspectives
Explores Indigenous world views to justice. Encourages dialogue regarding historical impacts of colonial justice on Indigenous peoples within Canada and responses to the recognized problems with dominant approaches to justice. Includes an examination of historical responses and current measures to redress injustices and contemporary advances in Indigenous justice perspectives.
Course dates: November 27, 2023 - February 25, 2024
Delivery model: On campus
We are also seeking to expand our roster of associate faculty. We invite applicants to apply for any of our program courses. Please identify which courses you are interested in applying for in your application: BA JUSTICE STUDIES COURSES
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for teaching at RRU is someone who has experience as a scholar and a practitioner. Qualifications include:
- A graduate (PhD/Doctorate preferred) or law degree in a field related to justice studies is preferred
- Professional experience working in this field related to course content
- Expertise that aligns with the focus of one or more of our undergraduate courses
- Demonstrated teaching excellence at the undergraduate level
- Experience working within an interdisciplinary outcomes-based curriculum
- Experience teaching in web-based distance education programs and face-to-face environments
Additional qualifications:
- A teaching philosophy that is compatible with RRU’S commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as RRU’s Learning, Teaching and Research Model
- Completion of basic pedagogical training, and/or willingness to take the requisite pedagogical professional development workshop opportunities provided by the Centre for Teaching & Educational Technologies, as recommended by the program.
- Experience using learning and teaching technologies (RRU uses the Moodle learning management system, Zoom, and other technologies) and/or willingness to take the requisite technical professional development workshop opportunities provided by the Centre for Teaching & Educational Technologies, as recommended by the program.
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion related competencies[IS1] :
- Awareness around providing individualized accommodation for learners
- Working with non-dominant gender identities and expression
- Familiar with Indigenization and decolonization approaches, anti-racist perspectives, and unconscious bias
- Familiar with use of inclusive language.
Availability
Courses are typically three hours in duration and are taught once or twice per week for eleven weeks on campus (33 contact hours). Successful applicants will be available to teach in person during the time periods associated with each course listed above.
Application Submission Information
In your application, please include:
- A one-page cover letter
- Your curriculum vitae
- A one-page statement of your teaching philosophy
- Please provide a rank-ordered list of the specific courses that you are qualified to teach if interested in applying for multiple courses
How to submit:
Please submit your application, as PDF file(s), by email to the School of Humanitarian Studies at: AFInquiries@royalroads.ca
Please write "BAJS Associate Faculty" in the subject line of your email.
Please note:
- While Royal Roads University values all applications we receive, only those candidates chosen for further consideration will be contacted.
- You may be required to provide the names and contact information for three references.
- If contracted, you will be required to provide proof of credentials.