Assistant Professor (Teaching), Department of Sociology

Position Description

The Faculty of Arts , Department of Sociology invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professors (Teaching) . The area of specialization is open but should complement the department’s offerings in Sociology and/or Law and Society . The anticipated start date is July 1, 2023. The positions require a PhD in Sociology or a closely related field. All But Dissertation (ABD) applicants will be considered if the candidate is close to completion. This position carries a normal teaching load of seven courses per year. The successful applicant will be required to teach introductory sociology and at least one of our core courses in statistics, research methods and theory.

Applicants must have demonstrated expertise in teaching undergraduate courses in relevant areas. We require candidates with clear records of teaching effectiveness, engagement with students, and success teaching large classes. Evidence of excellence in teaching should be demonstrated via a teaching dossier (see below). The successful applicants will maintain excellence in undergraduate teaching and learning; demonstrate and maintain expertise in pedagogical practices informed by the current research and scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL); and mentor students (including supervising students in the undergraduate Honours program). Preference will be given to applicants with an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility (EDIA), and Decolonization focus to their teaching practice and/or SoTL work. In addition, the successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to departmental and university service, and active engagement with the relevant scholarship to keep current in SoTL and the discipline.

The Department of Sociology is a research-intensive department with high standards in teaching. We offer undergraduate, MA and PhD degrees in Sociology and an undergraduate degree in Law and Society. We value transdisciplinary approaches to research and training, and strongly encourage collaboration both within the academy and with community partners. For more information about the Department of Sociology, including the Law and Society Program, please visit: http://soci.ucalgary.ca/ .

All applications must be received by March 9, 2023

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the 'Apply Now' link. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments. Your four application attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require you to merge documents):

• Letter of interest detailing how you meet the requirements of the position
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae
• A teaching dossier including:
  • your teaching philosophy;
  • evidence of excellence in teaching (for example, course evaluations, teaching awards, peer evaluations, etc.) and any experience with remote delivery of teaching;
  • up to two course syllabi;
  • demonstration of expertise in SoTL-informed pedagogical practice (for example, course outlines, assessments, exercises, etc.);
  • documentation of active pedagogical development and engagement with pedagogical research and scholarship (for example teaching and learning workshops, conferences, etc.);
  • a list of courses that you would be interested in teaching;
• A separate one-page statement identifying your current and proposed contributions to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility (EDIA), and decolonization, along with your ability to work with a culturally diverse and international student body
• Names and contact information for three referees, along with your written permission for the Chair of the Selection Committee to contact the referees for letters of reference which will be shared with the members of the hiring committee.

Application materials should be addressed to:

Dr. Fiona Nelson, Department Head

Department of Sociology

Faculty of Arts, University of Calgary

2500 University Drive N.W.

Calgary, AB T2N 1N4

Questions regarding this opportunity should be addressed to Kate Innanen by email at [email protected] .

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High , committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ( [email protected] ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ( [email protected] ).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

Additional Information

To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website. For more information visit Careers in the Faculty of Arts.

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary
 
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
 
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