2025/26, Winter Term, Course Based Contract Opportunities, Department of Sociology – Faculty of Arts at Brandon University

The Faculty of Arts is seeking qualified Contract Academic Staff (CAS) to teach the following courses taught in the Department of Sociology at the Brandon University Campus for the Winter Session in Term 2. The courses may be delivered in an online synchronous format but preference will be given to qualified candidates who will teach in-person.

Qualifications: Applicants must have successful teaching experience and relevant expertise in Sociology or related field. They will hold a Master’s Degree in Sociology, and those holding a Ph.D. or who are at the ABD stage may be preferred. Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to the Master’s degree and are invited to contact the Chair of the Selection Committee on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.

Salary: $7,857 per 3 credit hour course.

Application deadline: A review of applications will begin November 10, 2025, and the posting will remain open until the position(s) is filled.

Winter Term: Classes run during Winter Term from January 6 to April 10, 2026 with an exam period following.

90:157 SOCIAL PROBLEMS – Tues. 11:40-1:30pm and Thurs. 11.40am-1:30pm

This course is a survey of major contemporary social problems. Relevant theories and research findings in areas such as
poverty, drug addiction, alcoholism, illness and health care, family problems, work and unemployment will be examined.

90:389 CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY- Mond. and Wed. 3:40-5:00pm

The course will examine the major currents of contemporary sociological thought such as structural-functionalism, conflict theory, exchange and rational choice theories, symbolic interactionism and dramaturgy, phenomenology and ethnomethodology, critical theory, feminist theories, structuralism, post structuralism and postmodern theories.

Please apply by submitting a letter of application, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three referees in a single pdf file in English to the Office of the Dean of Arts (see email below). Courses will run based on sufficient enrollment and budgetary approval.

To apply, please email Laurence LeMoine at [email protected]

Issued October 31, 2025

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at [email protected]. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.