TERM ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN SOCIOLOGY

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The Department of Social Science at the University of New Brunswick in Saint John invites applications for a 10-month term position in Sociology. This position is at the rank of Assistant Professor and is housed within an interdisciplinary department that includes Social Work, Sociology, Communication Studies and Education. The Department of Social Science offers major, double-major, and honours programmes in Sociology. The term position will commence as of August 1, 2026 and is subject to budgetary approval. The successful candidate may be eligible for a moving allowance in accordance with the collective agreement.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Sociology or cognate discipline or be near completion. Candidates who have not completed a Ph.D. may be considered for appointment as Lecturer. The successful candidate will be expected to teach six courses over the academic year at the undergraduate level. This position is to cover courses for faculty on leave. The discipline requires coverage of courses including Introduction to Sociology (multiple sections) and specialization in areas related to criminology, research methods as well as Indigenous Studies is an asset as is the ability to teach online. There may be opportunity for the successful candidate to design a course in their specific research area. The teaching assignments will be determined in consultation with the discipline and the successful candidate.
Applicants are requested to submit electronically (as a single PDF) a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a teaching dossier (that includes evidence of teaching competence, as indicated by elements such as teaching evaluations, course outlines and/or testimonials from individuals familiar with the candidate’s capabilities) to socsci@unb.ca. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to socsci@unb.ca by the closing date listed below.
Questions concerning this position may be directed to the department chair, June M. Madeley at jmadeley@unb.ca. Applicants should indicate whether they are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
The salary range and fringe benefits for this position are defined in the Association of University of New Brunswick Teachers (AUNBT) 2022 – 2025 Collective Agreement sections 35 and 36B.
Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on April 20, 2026.
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.

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