CC409 OC1 – Deviance and Crime in Sports (Spring 2025)

Job title:

CC409 OC1 – Deviance and Crime in Sports (Spring 2025)

Company

Wilfrid Laurier University

Job description

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Human & Social SciencesDepartment: N/ACampus: OtherEmployee Group: WLUFARequisition ID: 8905Position Title: Course Instructor: CC409 OC1 – Deviance and Crime in SportsTerm: Spring 2025 (May 1 – Aug. 31)Days/Times: onlineHours per week/Hours Total: 3 per week/36 totalAnticipated Class Size: 40Additional Course Requirements: NonePosted on: January 17, 2025Posting ends: February 1, 2025Position Summary:This examines criminal and deviant behaviour and contemporary issues of justice in the world of sport, highlighting the cultural contradictions that emerge in how sport upholds dominant social structures, norms, and values, but also how harmful or deviant acts that occur in sport may be ritually tolerated or embraced. This course is intended to encourage to think critically about sports, and its relation to deviance and crime in contemporary society. Topics may include: doping, fighting, violence, gambling, hazing, hooliganism, sexual abuse and harassment, gender discrimination, racism, fraud and bribery, cheating, rioting, and social justice and protest movements in sport.Qualifications – Required: Master’s DegreeQualifications – Other: MA in Criminology, Sociology, or a related discipline and teaching or research experience in a field directly related to course content. PhD or ABD preferred. (MEd / EdD will not be considered to meet the minimum educational requirement).Salary: $5,554.87Application Deadline: February 1, 2025Submit with Application:Required for All Applicants:

• CV (Maximum of 10 pages, with 12-point font and 2.54 cm margins. Pages which exceed this limit will not be considered in the committee’s evaluation of the application)

(CAF – Appendix I)

• On the CAF, applicants must clearly outline only those qualifications which are relevant for each course for which they have applied and articulate how their work and academic experience enhances their ability to teach each course.

Required for External Applicants:

• Verification of highest degree – Applicants will be required to submit proof of academic credentials for highest degree prior to being awarded a contract. It is highly recommended that applicants include this verification with their application.

• Name and contact information for referees.

Optional:

• Teaching Dossier and/or relevant supplementary documentation (Maximum of 25 pages in total, with 12-point font and 2.54 cm margins. Pages which exceed this limit will not be considered in the committee’s evaluation of the application).

Applications may be addressed to:Dr. James PophamDepartment of CriminologyWilfrid Laurier UniversityBrantford, OntarioTo Apply:Please click the gold “Apply Now” button located on the top right hand side of the page.You will be asked to sign in if you have already created an account. If you are not a registered user you may create an account to apply to career opportunities. Once an account is created you will be able to sign in to apply for the position.Please note that only the successful candidate will be notified.This appointment is in accordance with the , for which the Wilfrid Laurier Faculty Association (WLUFA) is the exclusive bargaining agent. All applicants are assessed using the “Appendix H: Assessment of CTF Candidates under 13.6.1” in the collective agreement. Candidates should review this document and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.Please Note:is used to apply to an individual posting and must be submitted with each application. The completed form is to be uploaded with all other application materials by the deadline listed in the course posting. Refer to Appendix I of the for further guidance about completing the CAF and Appendix H for details on how this form will be scored.CTF Members (those who have taught a Laurier in the last 36 months) may wish to submit a single application to multiple course postings via the Posted Course Application Form (PCAF) Appendix G, which includes the CAF. The link to the Faculty specific PCAF is included in the email notification of posted courses you would have received from the hiring department/program/area at Laurier. The PCAF is a separate form due within 5 days of the email notification of posted courses and is submitted via Qualtrics. Refer to this notification for the link to the PCAF. Members who do not submit a PCAF may apply for posted course through a separate application for each course. Refer to the collective agreement for additional information on the PCAF.For Supplementary Remuneration for large classes or multi-section courses, see Article 28.3Pursuant to Article 13.5 of the Collective Agreement for Contract Teaching Faculty (CTF) and Part-time Librarians, all applicants shall apply electronically. Applications must be received by 23:59 local time of the date on the posting.Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier’s Employee Success Factors.Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Laurier’s core values. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates from equity deserving groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at indigenous@wlu.ca. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at equity@wlu.ca. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at hr@wlu.ca.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In accordance with the requirements of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the successful applicants will be required to prove they are legally able to work in Canada.Members of the designated groups must self-identify to the appropriate Dean(s) to be considered for employment equity.All course offerings will be contingent on adequate student registration and subject to budgetary funding.Members of the Contract Teaching Faculty bargaining unit:Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit www.wlu.ca/careers for additional information and the online application system. All applications must be submitted online.All applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the part-time hiring committee. Only those applicants recommended for a position will be contacted.

Expected salary

$5554.87 per month

Location

Brantford, ON

Job date

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 08:25:24 GMT

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