Welcoming 'visible minorities': Paradoxes of equity hiring in Canadian universities
Carl E. James, York University
Guest Contributor
If we were to scan the academic job ads of Canadian universities today, we would notice the following: After the description of the job, the required qualifications, and the application’s deadline, at the end there is usually a short statement that goes something like this:
“University X is strongly committed to employment equity within its community and supports diversity in its teaching, learning and work environments. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities, and members of...