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 anda technology-rich teaching and learning environment have garnered the university a reputation for excellence.Our progressive 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, internationallyacclaimed restaurants, 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 ArtsDepartment of SociologyAssistant Professor9.5-Month Contractually Limited Term PositionsPosition #11303 CLT 9.5m and Position #11310 CLT 9.5m: The Department of Sociology invites applicationsfor two 9.5-month contractually limited positions at the rank of Assistant Professor to commence August 1,2022.This is a general call for two positions in which each position includes teaching five courses in the Departmentof Sociology. Qualified applicants should demonstrate expertise and teaching experience in qualitativeresearch methods (SOCI 2003), Intro Sociology (SOCI 1033 Introduction to Social Problems or SOCI 1113Introduction to Cultural Anthropology) and Writing in the Social Sciences (SOCI 2033). Expertise and teachingexperience in gender and/or sexuality would be an asset. Candidates capable of teaching a third-yearqualitative research methods or ethnographic writing course will be given special consideration. In addition tocore Sociology courses, the successful candidates will be expected to teach at least one sociology elective.Responsibilities may include service activities and honours thesis supervision. The successful candidate willhave access to some research funds.Qualifications: Candidates preferably should have a PhD in sociology or closely related discipline. ABDapplicants may be considered.Sociology at Acadia provides a critical scholarly analysis of how we understand and experience our socialworld. There are three broad themes that define our programme: knowledge and power, social justice, and thesociology of everyday life. We emphasize a commitment to public sociology and transformative practices.These positions are subject to budgetary approval.How to Apply: Applications must include a letter of application, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, contactinformation for three references, a recent publication, and a teaching dossier including statement of teachingphilosophy, and summary of past course evaluations.Potential candidates shall address the application package to:Dr. Michael Dennis, Chair – Selection CommitteeDepartment of SociologyAcadia University Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6Applicants are to submit their application electronically as a single PDF file. E-mail: karen.turner@acadiau.caFor further information, please contact: Dr. Michael Dennis, Acting Head Department of SociologyEmail: michael.dennis@acadiau.caClosing Date: June 30th, 2022All applications received before June 30th will be given full consideration. Late applications may be considered.For additional information on the Department of Sociology, please visit: 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 as amember of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited tosubmit 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: Karen Turner at karen.turner@acadiau.caQuick Apply

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