Clt Assistant Professor, Gender and Sexuality

**Faculty of Arts**
**Assistant Professors - Department of Sociology**

**Contractually Limited Term Position**
**Position #: 11303**

Acadia University and the Department of Sociology acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the
ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw Nation. This land is governed by the treaties of
Peace and Friendship, first signed by the Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqey, Peskotomuhkatiyik, and the
British Crown in 1726. These treaties did not implicate or affirm the surrender or transfer of land
to the British, but recognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey title and set the rules for what was to be
a long-standing relationship between nations. As an educational institution, we are continually
learning more about how we can deeply engage and move forward the work of truth,
reconciliation, and equity. As Sociology faculty, staff, and students, we are grateful to live and
work in Mi’kma’ki. We recognize that without action, an acknowledgment is empty. It marks the
beginning of the work ahead of us, not the end.

Acadia University is located in Mtaban, Mi'kmaki, and is committed to upholding the spirit and
tenets of the Treaties of Peace and Friendship, as well as respecting the historical and
contemporary contributions of African Nova Scotians to the land, culture, and life of the region.
Acadia University is recognized as one of Canada’s premier undergraduate universities, offering
a liberal arts education unique among post-secondary institutions. Acadia offers a stimulating,
vibrant environment, on and off campus, where dedicated faculty inspire and challenge students
to be their best through supportive personalized learning environments, holistic education, and
nurturing community engagement. Academic innovation and a technology-rich teaching and
learning environment have garnered the university a reputation for excellence. Our progressive
workplace is located 100 km from Halifax in Nova Scotia's beautiful Annapolis Valley. With a
progressive commitment to sustainability, the region offers locally-crafted artisan food and
beverage, with many communities embracing organic, fair-trade, and farm-to-table ideals. There
is a small, but vibrant, francophone community in the Annapolis Valley, and the university campus
is situated 6 kms from Grand-Pré National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that
commemorates and celebrates Acadian contributions to the region.

limited position at the rank of Assistant Professor effective August 1, 2023. This position is
focused broadly on Gender and/or Sexuality.

The Sociology Department is distinguished by its three areas of focus: knowledge and power,
social justice, and the sociology of everyday life. We emphasize a commitment to public sociology
engage with the focuses of our department. The Department of Sociology is one of the largest
departments in the Faculty of Arts and is a supportive and engaged department. Our vibrant
undergraduate and graduate programs offer students opportunities to research a diverse range
of social issues.

Qualified applicants will demonstrate expertise and teaching experience in gender and/or
and three other courses, including one course in gender and/or sexuality. The ability to teach one
course in critical criminology, and possibly a writing course, would be considered an asset.

Experience and opportunities related to service and Honours thesis supervision may also be

Acadia University signed the Scarborough Charter in November 2021 and is committed to fighting
anti-Blackness and to promoting Black inclusion. There is a strong institutional commitment to the
Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the University is working to decolonize the institution
with the guidance of the President’s Indigenous Advisory Council. Acadia University has
appointed the first Vice Provost for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as well as a Vice Provost,
Teaching and Learning Excellence. Additionally, our commitment to equity is supported through
two cluster hires (Mi’kmaw/Indigenous and African Nova Scotia/African Canadian), which are
currently underway.

related discipline) by the appointment date.

Applications should include the following:

- A cover letter, current curriculum vitae, two samples of scholarly writing, and a teaching

dossier which should include a statement of teaching philosophy and samples of course
syllabi.
- Three letters of reference sent by the referees directly to the Acting Head of the
- Applications should be addressed to:
**Dr. Rebecca Casey, Chair of the Selection Committee**
**Acadia University**

**Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4P 2R6**
**Indigenous people; African Canadians; African Nova Scotians; persons with disabilities; visible
minorities; women; persons of any minority sexuality, gender identity or gender expression; and
all intersections of these identities. Acadia embraces the principles of equity, diversity, and
inclusion as fundamental in creating an expansive academic environment and champi