The Department of Sociology, St. Thomas University, invites applications for a tenure track appointment, at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 1, 2013, pending budgetary approval.
St. Thomas University is an undergraduate, liberal arts institution whose roots are in the faith and tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. With a full-time enrolment of 2,500, its students graduate with Bachelor of Arts, Applied Arts, Education, and Social Work degrees. The faculty members are distinguished teachers, researchers and scholars, and the University holds four Canada Research Chairs.
The successful candidate must have research and teaching expertise in Health and Social Policy. In addition to teaching in the area of expertise, the successful candidate initially will teach Introduction to Sociology, and one or more from such areas as Canadian Society, Social Problems or Deviance. The normal teaching load for a full-time faculty member is 3 and 2, with a half course release in the first year. The candidate should have an active research agenda and be able to demonstrate effectiveness in teaching or potential to develop such effectiveness.
A PhD or imminent completion in Sociology, or a related field is required. Applicants are to submit a curriculum vitae, samples of scholarly work, evidence of teaching effectiveness (teaching portfolio preferred), and arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to:
Dr. Colm Kelly, Chair, Sociology Department, St. Thomas University,
Fredericton, NB, E3B 5G3.
Closing date: November 30, 2012, or until the position is filled. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their completed applications, including letters of reference, are received by this date.
An equal opportunity employer, St. Thomas University is committed to employment equity for women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minority groups, and persons with disabilities. The university welcomes applications from all faiths and backgrounds. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
