Cc/pd426 Br2: Qualitative Methodologies in

**Date**:May 18, 2023

**Location**: Brantford, CA

**Company**:Wilfrid Laurier University

**Faculty/Academic Area**: Faculty of Human & Social Sciences

**Department**: N/A

**Campus**: Brantford

**Employee Group**: WLUFA

**Requisition ID**:5756

**Position Title**: Course Instructor: CC/PD426 BR2 - Qualitative Methodologies in Criminology

**Term**: Fall 2023 (September 7 - December 21)

**Days/Times**:Wednesdays, 7:00 - 9:50 p.m.

**Hours per week/Hours Total**: 3 per week/36 total

**Anticipated Class Size**:30

**Additional Course Requirements**: None

**Posted on**:May 18, 2023

**Posting ends**:June 2, 2023

**Position Summary**:
This course examines qualitative research methodologies in Criminology. It is designed to introduce students to epistemological issues that distinguish qualitative from quantitative methodologies and to provide an overview of dimensions of qualitative research methodologies, including research ethics, grounded theorizing, sampling, data collection techniques, and qualitative analysis. The course will assist in the development of the necessary critical thinking skills for critiquing and evaluating existing research on crime and deviance. Topics may include interviews, participant observation, interpretive research, ethnomethodology, historical research, discourse analysis, and feminist methodologies. (Cross-listed as PD426.)

**Qualifications - Required**: Master’s Degree

**Qualifications - Other**: MA in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a cognate discipline (e.g. sociology/psychology) with a strong background in qualitative research; PhD preferred. Work experience in the field is an asset, as is prior teaching experience. (MEd/EdD will not be considered to meet the minimum educational requirement).

**Salary**: $9,025.89

**Application Deadline**:June 2, 2023

**Submit with Application**:
Required for All Applicants
- CV (required)

Required for External Applicants
- Verification of highest degree

Optional
- Teaching Dossier
- Name and contact information for referees

**Applications may be addressed to**:
Dr. James Popham

Department of Criminology

Wilfrid Laurier University

Brantford, Ontario

**To Apply**:
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