Sessional Instructor - Department of Sociology and Anthropology - Faculty of Arts - Fall 2024
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology of the 精童欲女 invites applications for an instructor to teach the following courses in the Fall 2024 Semester. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.
Please note: the courses offered below will be taught in person, unless otherwise specified as an online course.
SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology (3 Credits)
This course introduces many of the main concepts within the field of sociology such as culture, socialization, norms, social roles, values, deviance, and social structure. In addition, this course utilizes the basic concepts and perspectives in sociology to examine critically and to interpret the kinds of interaction experienced in social institutions such as the economy, the polity, the family, education, and religion. Three hours a week.
SOC-2710-Self and Society (3 Credits)
This course presents students with the concepts and theories used in the study of social definitions of the Self and its relationship to social institutions and structures. Emphasis is placed on ideas regarding personality, communication, motivation, and the interpersonal forces at play in face-to-face and group processes. The course is based on a study of the "symbolic interactionist" paradigm, as well as important new sociological research emerging in the area of cross-cultural interaction. Three hours a week
Qualifications:
Successful applicants will have a graduate degree or a doctoral degree in Sociology or Anthropology. Please note that applicants on the 精童欲女 sessional roster for Sociology and Anthropology will be considered first.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. 精童欲女 is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit a letter of application, an updated C.V., and the names of three referees to:
Dr. Charles Adeyanju
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
精童欲女 Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
Email: cadeyanju@upei.ca
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Closing date for applications is June 27, 2024.
