Teaching Professor

2 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

**Department** Faculty of Arts - Sociology Dept

**Posted date** February 7, 2024

**Closing date** Will remain open until filled.

**Position Type** Full Time

**Description**:
**_This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA)._**

**Location**:Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

This is a continuing career status appointment under the Academic Teaching staff (ATS) Agreement and comes with a comprehensive benefits package. Rank and salary will be determined in accordance with the academic teaching staff (ATS) agreement at the University of Alberta.

**Responsibilities**

**Minimum Qualifications**
- A PhD in Sociology or a closely related discipline. PhD must be in hand by time of the appointment. ABD will be considered only if there is strong evidence that the PhD will be completed by the start of the appointment;
- At least a three year track record of effective instruction of courses in Sociology and/or closely related disciplines;
- Evidence of a commitment to developing innovative pedagogical approaches;

**In addition to the above requirements, the below qualifications will be considered an asset**
- Experience with diverse instructional software and technologies;
- Experience with pedagogical innovations, such as experiential learning, community-service learning, project-based learning, and work-integrated learning;
- A track-record of service to a department or comparable unit;
- Versatility in teaching.

**About The Department**

The Department of Sociology is a vibrant unit within the Faculty of Arts and one of the best sociology departments in Canada. Our department currently has 28 full-time continuing faculty members, and approximately 700 undergraduate majors. More than 10,000 students register annually for Sociology classes, including a growing profile of Indigenous students. The department has teaching and research specializations in Criminology, Social Structure & Policy, and Theory & Culture. The Department of Sociology is committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and offers a vibrant and supportive work environment with outstanding support for research and teaching.

**Working at the University of Alberta**

Established in 1908 as a board-governed, public institution, the University of Alberta is one of the leading Universities in Canada based on the reputation and strength in service, teaching and research. The main campus of the University of Alberta is located in Alberta’s capital, the City of Edmonton; the Edmonton metropolitan area is the sixth largest in Canada, with a population of nearly 1.5 million. Edmonton is home to Canada's second-largest urban Indigenous population, with over 76,000 residents who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis. It has the second largest Indigenous population and the fourth largest Black population of any Canadian city. Nearly 10% of Edmonton's population is of South Asian origin and 16% of East and Southeast Asian origin, with growing numbers of Edmontonians of Filipino, Latin American and Middle Eastern origins. The Edmonton public school system offers bilingual education for children in French, German, Hebrew, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), and American Sign Language. amiskwaciy Academy offers Cree as a high school credit and has started an Aboriginal study course in junior high school.

The University of Alberta serves over 39,000 students in almost 400 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. The University is home to a diverse and welcoming community of over 1,300 Indigenous students from various Nations and communities. In 2022, the University’s Indigenous Strategic Plan was implemented, reflecting an important step in our institution’s commitment to reconciliation in post-secondary education and research, addressing the historical legacy of the residential school system and Canada’s colonial history in a meaningful and lasting way. The University’s principles and actions and its EDI Strategic Plan are underpinned by respect for the dignity, rights, and full participation of all those who live, work, and learn within the university. The Academic Success Centre administers the University of Alberta’s Duty to Accommodate procedure for students, and works with students, instructors, campus units, Faculties and departments, community and government agencies, and on and off-campus service providers to coordinate students’ medical and non-medical accommodation needs for participation in University of Alberta academic programs.

**How to**
- _ curriculum vitae_ that includes the names of three referees;
- _ course syllabi _from at least three recent courses (upload under “List of Publications”;
- A _teaching dossier _that should include at a minimum a) a statement regarding the applicant’s approach to teaching Sociology; and b) student evaluations of teaching, preferable from different levels if available; c) guidan


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