Department of Social Science: Term Assistant Professor in Sociology

The Department of Social Science at the University of New Brunswick in Saint John invites applications for an 8-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 term position will commence as of August 26, 2024 and is subject to budgetary approval.

Candidates should have a Ph.D in Sociology or cognate discipline or be near completion. Candidates with a Ph.D. nearing completion will be considered for appointment as Lecturer. The successful candidate will be expected to teach six courses over the academic year at the undergraduate level, including: SOCI 1001 Introduction to Sociology and SOCI 3104 Quantitative methods in the Social Sciences. Specialization in areas related to Health, Gender and/or Indigenous Studies is an asset. The other teaching assignments will be determined in consultation with the discipl...