University of British Columbia
Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Department of History and Sociology
The Department of History and Sociology, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology position in the area of social inequality and social justice. The appointment is expected to start on July 1, 2022 or soon thereafter.
The successful candidate must have a PhD in Sociology or a closely related field by the start of the appointment. The successful candidate will become a member of the Department of the Department of History and Sociology (https://hs.ok.ubc.ca/) The search is open to scholars specializing in social inequality and social justice. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research, teaching, and graduate supervision, and to engage in service, establish a strong externally funded research program, and engage with the interdisciplinary nature of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to student mentoring and supervision; show an established record of excellence in undergraduate teaching and learning in sociology; and provide evidence of, or interest in, effective graduate teaching appropriate to career stage. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching introductory survey sociology courses as well as teaching and developing upper-level courses in their area of expertise. Candidates are expected to demonstrate evidence of commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful, collegial, and conducive learning and working environment.
The Department of History and Sociology is housed in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The faculty contains both discipline-based and interdisciplinary programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our collegial learning environment focuses on effective teaching, critical and creative scholarship, and the integration of scholarship and teaching. We are committed to an ethos of local involvement, global engagement, and intercultural awareness and we provide a positive, inclusive, and mutually supportive working and learning environment for all our students, faculty, and staff. To learn about the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Science, go to: https://fass.ok.ubc.ca/
Situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, on the unceded territories of the Syilx/Okanagan nation, UBC’s Okanagan campus has a strong commitment to the peoples of the region. UBC Okanagan has committed to implementing five key commitments to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action, which can be found at https://ok.ubc.ca/about/indigenous-engagement/.
UBC is one of the world’s leading universities, and is consistently ranked in the top 40. The university has two distinct campuses, one in Vancouver and one in Kelowna. UBC’s Okanagan campus, located in Kelowna, a city of over 132,000, has more than 11,000 students in seven faculties, with strong undergraduate and graduate programs. It offers an intimate learning environment and excellent opportunities for regional, national, and international scholarly activities.
How to apply:
Applications are to be submitted online in one continuous PDF file at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs/job/UBC-Okanagan-Campus/Assistant-Professor—Sociology-Social-Inequality-and-Social-Justice_JR5132 and should include:
• a cover letter clearly indicating position to which the candidate is applying and outlining qualifications for the position and fit with the Sociology program and the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
• a curriculum vitae
• a two-page statement of research interests
• a two-page statement of teaching philosophy and interests, including classes prepared to teach, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (may include appendix with syllabi)
• a one-page diversity statement (i.e. experience working within a diverse environment and contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion on campus)
• up to three scholarly publications that demonstrate contributions to the field
• the names of three referees who have been asked to submit letters of reference.
Please direct any inquiries regarding the posting to: Ruth Frost, Head, Department of History and Sociology, [email protected]
The deadline for applications is December 13, 2021. All positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply ; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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