Tenure-Track Faculty Position Department of Sociology
Tenure-Track Faculty Position Department of Sociology
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TenureTrack Faculty Position Department of Sociology
Date Posted: February 6 2025
Posting Deadline: March 6 2025
Department: Sociology
Type of Employment: Permanent FullTime
Group Affiliation: SMUFU
At Saint Marys University you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility diversity and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the Universitys success.
The Department of Sociology at Saint Marys University invites applications for a fulltime tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to commence July 1 2025. We are seeking a candidate whose substantive research expertise speaks to contemporary matters that will foster undergraduate engagement. Areas can include but are not limited to sport violence immigration/migration matters connected to science and technology social/digital media and emerging trends in AI. Successful candidates will also show promise teaching quantitative methods and social theory.
Experience and Education Requirements:
While preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in sociology ABD candidates with a dissertation defense date scheduled may apply. Please note that only applicants with a PhD (or ABD) in sociology will be considered for this position. The deadline for applications is March 6 2025.
Application Details
Applications must include: 1 a cover letter; 2 a curriculum vitae; 3 a teaching dossier (including evidence of teaching effectiveness and course evaluations if available); 4 a short research statement; 5 one example of recent peer reviewed scholarly writing; 6 graduate transcripts; and 7 the names and contact information for three referees only shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide letters of reference. Please merge these documents into a single PDF file.
Applications are to be submitted directly to Augie Westhaver Chair Department of Sociology: emailprotected
The Department of Sociology consists of 7 fulltime faculty who teach in a thriving undergraduate program that emphasizes training in empirical sociological research. We have over 150 majors and a growing honours program.
At Saint Marys University equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect we welcome applications from women Indigenous peoples racialized persons/visible minorities persons with disabilities persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process please contact Human Resources at emailprotected
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Saint Marys University is one of Canadas top primary undergraduate universitiesknown for its international collaborations leadership in entrepreneurship and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts Science Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canadas best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Marys provides our 7000 students with a place that fosters possibility excellent research opportunities and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax Nova Scotia on Canadas east coast Saint Marys University is marked by iconic buildings green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Marys University community is committed to a prosperous future for the worlda world without limits.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
