Assistant Professors – Sociology, Faculty of Arts

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Assistant Professors – Sociology, Faculty of Arts

Job ID: 35794
Location: Main Campus

Description
Assistant Professor Sociology
Four Positions

The Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Calgary invites applications for four tenure-track Assistant Professor positions. The anticipated start date for these positions is July 1, 2026.

We are seeking to hire a cohort of scholars whose research advances the discipline of sociology, enhances in complementary ways the strategic focus of our department on systemic injustice and structural harm, and contributes to standing of our department nationally and internationally. We especially welcome applications from researchers who examine systemic injustice and structural harm as intersectional and global in nature. Additionally, we are seeking to recruit at least one scholar who can teach courses and supervise research in statistics and advanced quantitative analysis at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department is also home to a popular undergraduate major program in Law & Society, and if relevant, applicants should indicate whether and how their training and skills might support that program.

These positions will fit within the Faculty of Arts strategic priorities: Justice, Equity and Transformation; and Connection, Community and Culture. Applicants will be expected to make meaningful contributions to one or more of the University of Calgary’s commitments to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Access (EDIA), Indigenization, transdisciplinary research and community-centered research and practice.

The successful candidates must:
• Have a PhD in Sociology, conferred before 1 July 2026
• Provide evidence of commitment and ability to secure external research funding
• Have a record of publication and research impact commensurate with career stage
• Demonstrate a compelling research trajectory aligned with the position description
• Show teaching effectiveness at the post-secondary level commensurate with career stage and a commitment to professional development in postsecondary teaching and learning
• Have a record of engagement in activities promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion

Description of Positions
The workload for these research-stream positions will be 40% research, 40% teaching, and 20% administration/service. Successful applicants are expected to maintain an active research program, regularly seek and obtain external funding, supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students in various roles and capacities, and produce impactful research. 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. Faculty members in the department must be prepared to teach core courses in sociology in the undergraduate program, graduate courses, and large-enrollment undergraduate courses open to students throughout the University. Successful applicants will also be expected to consistently contribute to affairs of the department, Faculty of Arts, and University through collective governance processes, and advance the profession and discipline.

Description of Work Environment
The Department of Sociology teaches over 11,000 undergraduate students per year from across the University and is home to two of the most in-demand major programs in the Faculty of Arts. Our graduate students have a strong track record of success and include many international students. Ranked among the top research universities in Canada, the University of Calgary enrolls over 38,000 students across 14 faculties. Calgary is routinely ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world, renowned for its extensive networks of parks and pathways and its location at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers in the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Calgary is the third largest city in Canada and offers a thriving arts and culture scene, diverse communities, and hosts world-class events.

The Faculty of Arts is dedicated to a workplace culture of respect and inclusion where all department members can participate and collaborate to their full potential. The University of Calgary’s comprehensive benefits and pension program is designed to promote a productive level of health and well-being to staff members through coverage for health, dental, life insurance, income protection for disability, and retirement income planning. To learn about our comprehensive benefits package, please visit http://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/academic_benefits_pension.

How to Apply
All applications must be received by October 15, 2025.
Applications should be submitted online via the ‘Apply Now’ link on the University of Calgary’s Career Page. 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):
• Cover letter describing your interest in and suitability for the position, and your research contributions and agenda (up to 3 pages)
• Curriculum vitae (up to 5 pages)
• Statement on teaching philosophy and experience (up to 2 pages)
• A statement on current and proposed contributions to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (maximum one page)
• Two digitized writing samples (of no more than 75 pages total)

The selection committee may interview long-listed candidates virtually prior to determining the short-list of candidate to be invited for a campus visit. All short-listed candidates will be asked to have three letters of reference submitted directly to the Chair of the Selection Committee.

Materials should be addressed to:
Dr. Ariel Ducey, 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 Henry Di, Manager, by email (henry.di@ucalgary.ca).

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy 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 Institutional Commitments (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

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)

For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Arts, click here.

About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada’s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada’s most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada’s leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world’s cleanest cities and has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

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