Faculty of Social Science and Humanities - Post-Doctoral Fellow - The Use of Restorative Justice in Hate Crimes - Limited Term - Jobs in Oshawa, ON

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Faculty of Social Science and HumanitiesPosition Title: Post-doctoral Fellow - The Use of Restorative Justice in Hate Crimes, Centre on Hate, Bias and ExtremismNumber of Positions: 1Appointment Type: Limited Term (2 years)Posting Date: August 24, 2021Closing Date: September 8, 2021Job Summary:The Centre on Hate, Bias, and Extremism at Ontario Tech University has an opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) in the area of the use of restorative justice in hate crimes. The position is offered for 24 months, preferably starting in September 2021, ‎subject to funding approval and may be extended contingent upon research performance.The Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism (CHBE) invites applications for a two-year Post-Doctoral Fellow position for a specific project. The Use of Restorative Justice in Hate Crimes, is part of a bigger SSHRC-funded project entitled “Finding the Gaps: Criminal Justice Processing of Hate Crime”.There is no more pressing time to turn our attention to hate crime. There was a 47% increase in police reported hate crime between 2016 and 2017, with only a 13% decrease the following year (Armstrong, 2019). This has emerged in the context of a broader global - and Canadian - resurgence of organized hate groups targeting such diverse communities as immigrants, Muslims, Jews, and the LGBTQ+ community. However, there is no Canadian scholarship that systematically explores the conditions and contexts that shape decision making when it comes to responding to hate crime.The current project, modelled after a successful five nation European study, proposes a comprehensive review of the way hate crime progresses from the act, to reporting, to prosecution, to sentencing (Schweppe, Haynes and Walters, 2018).While court decisions can provide insight into sentencing decisions of both general and specific hate crimes, when restorative processes are engaged, there is little documentation available. This in-depth look at the use of restorative justice in hate crimes is intended to improve understanding of how restorative justice practices can work in such cases.Responsibilities/Accountabilities:The Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) will investigate how restorative justice processes are being used in cases of hate crimes in Canada and would conduct up to six case studies drawn from across Canada. In-depth qualitative interviews would be undertaken with the key stakeholders: Judges, Crowns, defence counsel, law enforcement, restorative justice program facilitators and victim services, as well as the parties themselves, where appropriate and feasible. Key themes to explore would include the processes used (i.e. Victim Offender Mediation, Dialogue Circles, etc.), the impacts on victims, offender, and the communities involved and effects on recidivism. This element of the project will be time and labour intensive, and requires specialized knowledge and expertise in the area of restorative justice. The PDF will be supervised by Dr. Barbara Perry, with secondary supervision by Susan McDonald, Principal Researcher at the Department of Justice Canada.Required SkillsAptitude and training and/or experience in qualitative research;Record of engagement in criminology, legal studies, restorative justice, or other related field;Strong interviewing skills;Strong writing, analytic, and critical thinking skills;Strong communication and organizational skills;Self-motivated, able to bring projects to completion;Willing to learn; and,Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Education:Doctoral degree or near completion (ABD may be considered) in Criminology, Sociology, or other relevant fieldPosition /Location:The Fellowship is a full-time, two-year position. While the preference would be to have the Fellow in place either in, or near Oshawa or Ottawa, we would consider remotely working from any location in Canada for this position.EDI:Ontario Tech University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Ontario Tech University respects peoples different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify the Human Resources Department.Required ExperienceThis position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and PSAC. The collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website. Candidates will be required to certify that they are currently legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the contract.How to Apply:Interested candidates should submit in electronic format, a letter of interest, CV/resume, unofficial graduate transcripts, one writing sample, and three references (names and email). Applications will be accepted until September 8, 2021 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Ontario Tech University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous Peoples in Canada will be given priority.Ontario Tech University respects peoples different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager or Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility PolicyThe university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.Quick Apply

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