Teaching Professor (Assistant, Associate or Full Lecturer) in Sociology
University of Alberta
- Edmonton, AB
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- 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;
- Skilled mentorship suitable to the candidate’s career stage and available opportunities
- 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.
- cover letter that includes highlights of the candidate’s profile (2 pages max);
- 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) guidance on how those teaching evaluations are conducted and interpreted, and d) any additional evidence of teaching effectiveness, including peer assessments, departmental chair assessments, and teaching awards (20 pages maximum, upload under Statement of Teaching/Research Interests”).