Post by St. Thomas University Canada on Dec 12, 2013 12:16:11 GMT -5
Tenure-Track Position in the Department of Sociology
The Department of Sociology at St. Thomas University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment, at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 1, 2014.
St. Thomas University is an undergraduate, liberal arts institution with a full-time enrolment of 2,300. Its students graduate with Bachelor of Arts, Applied Arts, Education, and Social Work degrees. The faculty members are distinguished teachers, researchers and scholars, and the University holds four Canada Research Chairs.
The successful candidate must have research and teaching expertise in any two of the following four areas: culture, communications, gender, family. In addition to teaching in the area(s) of expertise, the successful candidate will teach Introduction to Sociology, and one or more courses from the department's regular offerings. See: w3.stu.ca/stu/administrative/registrar/services/documents/soci_000.pdf
The normal teaching load for a full time faculty member is 3 and 2, with a half course release in the first year for a 2 and 2 load. The candidate should have an active research agenda and be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching or potential to develop such excellence.
A PhD or imminent completion in Sociology or a related field is required. Applicants are to submit a curriculum vitae, samples of scholarly work, evidence of teaching effectiveness (teaching portfolio preferred), and arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to Dr. Colm J. Kelly, Chair, Department of Sociology, St. Thomas University, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5G3. Electronic applications may be sent to kelly@stu.ca
Closing date: January 31, 2014. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their completed applications, including letters of reference, are received by this date.
An equal opportunity employer, St. Thomas University is committed to employment equity for women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minority groups, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The Department of Sociology at St. Thomas University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment, at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 1, 2014.
St. Thomas University is an undergraduate, liberal arts institution with a full-time enrolment of 2,300. Its students graduate with Bachelor of Arts, Applied Arts, Education, and Social Work degrees. The faculty members are distinguished teachers, researchers and scholars, and the University holds four Canada Research Chairs.
The successful candidate must have research and teaching expertise in any two of the following four areas: culture, communications, gender, family. In addition to teaching in the area(s) of expertise, the successful candidate will teach Introduction to Sociology, and one or more courses from the department's regular offerings. See: w3.stu.ca/stu/administrative/registrar/services/documents/soci_000.pdf
The normal teaching load for a full time faculty member is 3 and 2, with a half course release in the first year for a 2 and 2 load. The candidate should have an active research agenda and be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching or potential to develop such excellence.
A PhD or imminent completion in Sociology or a related field is required. Applicants are to submit a curriculum vitae, samples of scholarly work, evidence of teaching effectiveness (teaching portfolio preferred), and arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to Dr. Colm J. Kelly, Chair, Department of Sociology, St. Thomas University, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5G3. Electronic applications may be sent to kelly@stu.ca
Closing date: January 31, 2014. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their completed applications, including letters of reference, are received by this date.
An equal opportunity employer, St. Thomas University is committed to employment equity for women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minority groups, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.