The Department of Sociology at the University of Calgary invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, effective July 1, 2013. The successful candidate will have a dynamic research program in the area of criminology and will contribute to teaching and supervision at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The candidate will also be expected to teach at least one of the Department’s required undergraduate courses in the area of research methods, statistics or social theory.
In addition to a productive research program and effective teaching , including mentoring and supervising honours and graduate students, the successful candidate is expected to commit to departmental and university service, and engage with the community.
A completed PhD at the time of appointment is required.
The Department of Sociology has over 450 undergraduate majors and 40 graduate students, and offers BA, MA and PhD degrees. Applicants may find more information about the Department at http://soci.ucalgary.ca/
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and teaching philosophy, samples of scholarly work, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be submitted to Dr. Erin Gibbs Van Brunschot, Chair of the Selection Committee. Please forward all materials to:
Dr. Erin Gibbs Van Brunschot, Head
Department of Sociology
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary AB T2N 1N4
Phone: (403) 220-3218
Fax: (403) 282-9298
E-mail: begibbsv@ucalgary.ca
The review of applications will begin December 15, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Calgary respects, appreciates and encourages diversity.
