The Faculty Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (FAHSS) invites national and international scholars to join us as visiting scholars for the purpose of developing or strengthening collaboration with scholars or creative artists in FAHSS.
There is no stipend for the position. Visiting scholars are responsible for coving their living expenses, including the cost of health insurance, for the period of stay. They will also be responsible for covering the costs associated with Immigration Canada work permit, unless the host faculty member or the AAU wishes to cover the costs.
The applicant should:
- Hold a full time permanent academic position at the university level
- Present a clear research plan
- Have a host faculty member whose research interests coincide with the visitor’s
- Access to University libraries
- Visits to lectures, classes, workshops and seminars, subject to the consent of the instructor or facilitator
- The right to purchase tickets to athletic events and gymnasium facilities
- Office space, if available
- Access to internet and University of Windsor email
- Collaborate with faculty members and graduate students on scholarly activities
- Give one presentation during their visit
The following documents are to be submitted to the Department Head or School Director:
- A letter of support from a faculty member who is willing to host
- Up-to-date Curriculum Vita
- Research plan, including collaboration activities with a host member
- Proof of financial independence
- Upon receiving the application and the corresponding documents, the Department Head or School Director will consult with the faculty member listed in the application as a host to confirm collaboration plans.
- If the collaboration plans are confirmed, the application package will be shared with the Appointments Committee for consideration
- If the Appointments Committee makes a positive recommendation on the application, the host faculty member is required to submit a request for appointment and the corresponding documents
- The host faculty member is required to submit the applicant’s CV, the IMM5802 form, and the following signed documents to the FAHSS Associate Dean, Research [email fahssresearch@uwindsor.ca ] who will then forward for approval by the office of Research Finance and VPRI.
- Request for Research or Post-Doc Appointment Form
- Research or Post-Doc Appointment Position Summary
- Research or Post-Doc Appointee Confidentiality Agreement
The forms and information on research appointments are available on the following website at https://www.uwindsor.ca/vp-research/319/research-appointments.
Step-by-step instructions on how to fill out each form at the bottom of the web page titled Requesting an Appointment.
Step-by-step instruction on completing the IMM5802 form can also be found https://www.uwindsor.ca/vp-research/331/offers-employment-foreign-nationals-exempt-labour-market-impact-assessment
Updated: December 13, 2024.