Contract Academic Position Details

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Posting Reference: LWSO 2003 FR0A1


Course Information

Course Prefix: LWSO Course Number: 2003
Course Section: FR0A1 Course Name: Law in Society
Term: Fall Campus:Fredericton
Faculty: Arts, Faculty of Department: Law in Society
Position Start Date: 2025-09-01 Position End Date: 2025-12-31
Posting Date: 2025-06-12 Application Deadline: 2025-06-27
Applications to be submitted via: email email lwso@unb.ca
Requested By: Dr. Noah Pleshet


Class Details

Days: M Time: 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
Number of Positions Available: 1 Total Credit Hours: 3
Mode of Delivery: Face to Face Location: On Campus
Stipend Amount: 7193.00


Curriculum Context

Introduction to the Canadian legal system and the role of law in organizing social relations and structure. The course surveys the foundation, forms and functions of legal institution, the law-making process, and actors in the legal system. Theoretical perspectives on the role of law in society are introduced through discussion of contemporary issues. Exclusion: Students who have taken LWSO 4003 before September 2018 will not receive credit for LWSO 2003.



Course Description

Introduction to the Canadian legal system and the role of law in organizing social relations and structure. The course surveys the foundation, forms and functions of legal institution, the law-making process, and actors in the legal system. Theoretical perspectives on the role of law in society are introduced through discussion of contemporary issues. Exclusion: Students who have taken LWSO 4003 before September 2018 will not receive credit for LWSO 2003.



Qualifications

Graduate degree in the Social Sciences with University teaching experience preferred.  Please submit Cover letter, CV and teaching portfolio.



Additional Notes



Disposition

Instructor(s) hired

Is the instructor a Graduate Student Teaching Apprentice

none

Successful Applicant(s)

Dr. Davin Stuart-Kotze


Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada