Assistant Professor, 9.5 month, Contractually Limited Term, Department of Sociology - Jobs in Valley, NS

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Acadia University is recognized as one of Canada’s premier undergraduate institutions. Academic innovation and atechnology-rich teaching and learning environment have garnered the university a reputation for excellence. Ourprogressive workplace is located only one hour from Halifax in Nova Scotias beautiful Annapolis Valley – a small-town setting offering an affordable lifestyle, outstanding recreational opportunities, internationally acclaimedrestaurants, a healthy economy, and the best weather in the Atlantic Provinces.Acadia University is proudly located on Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq People.Faculty of ArtDepartment of SociologyAssistant Professor9.5-Month Contractually Limited Term PositionThe Department of Sociology seeks to fill a 9.5-month contractually limited position at the rank of Assistant Professoreffective August 1, 2022.Sociology at Acadia provides a critical scholarly analysis of how we understand and experience our social world. There arethree broad themes that define our programme: knowledge and power, social justice, and the Sociology of everyday life.We emphasize a commitment to public Sociology and transformative practices.Position #11304: This is a general call to teach five courses in the Department of Sociology. Qualified applicants willdemonstrate expertise and teaching experience in qualitative research methods and Intro Sociology (SOCI 1033Introduction to Social Problems or SOCI 1113 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology). In addition, the successful candidatewill be expected to teach 2nd year sociology electives. Responsibilities may include service activities and honours thesissupervision. The successful candidate will have access to some research funds.Qualifications: Candidates preferably should have a PhD in sociology or closely related discipline. ABD applicants may beconsidered.How to Apply: Applications must include a letter of application, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, three letters ofrecommendation, a recent publication, and a teaching dossier including statement of teaching philosophy, and summaryof past course evaluations.Potential candidates shall address the application package to:Dr. Michael Dennis, Chair – Selection CommitteeDepartment of SociologyAcadia UniversityWolfville, NS B4P 2R6Applicants are to submit their application electronically as a single PDF file. E-mail: karen.turner@acadiau.caClosing Date: Thursday, May 26, 2022.All applications received before May 26th will be given full consideration. Late applications may be considered.For additional information on the Department of Sociology, please visit: www.sociology.acadiau.caThe University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will begiven priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomesapplications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, andpersons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, theprimary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications and professional excellence. Candidates who identify asa member of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invitedto submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.The university will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodationthat takes into account an applicants accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for anyother reason during the interview process, please contact: Dr. Michael Dennis email: michael.dennis@acadiau.ca.Quick Apply

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