The Department of Sociology is pleased to announce two new faculty positions. The Department will hire two 12-Month Lecturers, with the positions beginning July 1, 2016. To apply go to www.facultycareers.ubc.ca/22615. Deadline for application is March 15, 2016.
12-month Lecturer Positions in the UBC Department of Sociology
The Department of Sociology (https://soci.ubc.ca/) at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver invites applications for two full-time 12-month lecturer positions, with anticipated start date of July 1, 2016.
These are full-time, one-year appointments (non-tenure track), with the possibility of renewal on a yearly basis subject to availability of funds and demonstrated excellence in teaching and service. The successful candidates will be expected to fulfill service duties as assigned by the Head and to teach undergraduate courses, including two or more of the following: Sociology 200: Sociology of the Family, Sociology 250: Crime and Society, Sociology 220: Sociology of Indigenous Peoples, and Sociology 217: Research Methods.
Candidates must have a PhD before commencing the position and experience teaching undergraduate courses in Sociology. We have a particular interest in candidates with strong commitments and demonstrated potential to achieving excellence in teaching and academic supervision of undergraduate students. The teaching load for each position will be 24 credits across the period of appointment, distributed typically as a 3/3 load in the Winter session and 2 courses in Summer session. The successful candidates will be expected to maintain an excellent record of teaching and service.
Applications are to be submitted online through the UBC Faculty Careers website at www.facultycareers.ubc.ca/22615. Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents by March 15, 2016 in the order listed: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests and orientation, and evidence of teaching abilities and effectiveness (course outlines, student evaluations, etc.). In addition, applicants should arrange to have 3 confidential letters of reference sent by the same deadline via email to soci.head@ubc.ca with the applicant’s name in the subject line. Enquiries may also be sent to the same e-mail address; please indicate in the subject line: “12 Month Lecturer Position.” Review of applications will begin soon after March 15 and will continue until the position is filled.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.
The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will, however, be given priority.UBC hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
