Eligibility / Qualification Required:

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Sociology or cognate discipline or be near completion.
Candidates who have not completed a Ph.D. may be considered for appointment as Lecturer.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach six courses over the academic year at the undergraduate level.
The discipline requires coverage of courses including Introduction to Sociology (multiple sections).
Specialization in areas related to criminology, research methods as well as Indigenous Studies is an asset.
The ability to teach online is an asset.
There may be opportunity for the successful candidate to design a course in their specific research area.
Applicants should indicate whether they are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
Short-listed candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of credentials including appropriately certified translations of credentials into English, as applicable.
Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

How to Apply:

Applicants are requested to submit electronically (as a single PDF) the following documents:
- A cover letter.
- Curriculum vitae.
- A teaching dossier (that includes evidence of teaching competence, as indicated by elements such as teaching evaluations, course outlines and/or testimonials from individuals familiar with the candidate's capabilities).
Submit the application documents to: socsci@unb.ca.
Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to socsci@unb.ca by the closing date (Review of applications will begin on April 20, 2026).

This is a 10-month term position in Sociology.
This position is housed within an interdisciplinary department that includes Social Work, Sociology, Communication Studies and Education.
The Department of Social Science offers major, double-major, and honours programmes in Sociology.
The term position will commence as of August 1, 2026 and is subject to budgetary approval.
The successful candidate may be eligible for a moving allowance in accordance with the collective agreement.
The teaching assignments will be determined in consultation with the discipline and the successful candidate.
Questions concerning this position may be directed to the department chair, June M. Madeley at jmadeley@unb.ca.
The salary range and fringe benefits for this position are defined in the Association of University of New Brunswick Teachers (AUNBT) 2022 - 2025 Collective Agreement sections 35 and 36B.
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve.
The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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