"Nancy’s Chair"

Nancy’s Chair was established at Mount Saint Vincent University to advance the status of women through teaching, research, and community and professional service. The Chair is named in honour of Nancy Ruth, feminist and activist.

Eligible candidates will be a promising scholar, have made a significant research contribution, and/or have had success in community-based involvement aimed at improving the lives of women. We are interested in candidates in any area of Women, Gender, and Sexualities Studies. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in Indigenous communities or communities of African descent.

Responsibilities will include involvement (both on campus and at regional universities or community women’s groups) in the development of Women’s Studies, carrying out a research or community-based programme, and teaching one course per term within the Department of Women’s Studies, which offers programmes at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

The term of appointment shall normally be for two years, commencing 1 July 2026, though an earlier start date may be possible. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Applications should include a statement of teaching interests, a plan for research and/or community involvement, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references. Applications are due by 17 October 2025.

Send applications in a single PDF subject “Nancy’s Chair” to: Dr. Carrie Dawson, Dean of Arts and Science, Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Highway, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 2J6, E-mail: Carrie.Dawson@msvu.ca