The Department of Social Science at the University of New Brunswick, Saint John invites applications for a tenure track appointment in Sociology at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment will commence on July 1st, 2020 and is subject to budgetary approval.
Candidates must have a PhD in Sociology with their primary area of research specialization being in Urban and Community Studies.? Expertise in any of the following areas would also be desirable: gender, global concerns, culture, inequality, health sociology or criminal justice. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in the Sociology of Urban Life, Canadian Society, Introductory Sociology, Anti-Criminology and other courses, as per the needs of the Department. The ability to contribute to the Gender Studies minor and/or the Criminal Justice minor, as well as to UNB?s Urban and Community Studies Institute and/ or the campus Health agenda would also be looked upon favourably. The Department of Social Science offers major, double-major, and honours programs in Sociology.? The successful candidate would also have the opportunity to participate in bi-campus graduate programs.
Deadline for applications is November 1, 2019. Applications must include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, teaching dossier and three letters of reference.
Applications and references can be sent via email to the Department of Social Science at socsci@unb.ca, or mail to:
University of New Brunswick
Department of Social Science
100 Tucker Park road
Saint John, NB E2L 4L5
Other questions concerning this position may be directed to Dr. Dann Downes Chair, Department of Social Science (downes@unb.ca).
Short-listed candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of credentials including appropriately certified translations of credentials into English, as applicable.
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.