Probationary (Tenure-Track), Department of Sociology – Faculty of Arts at Brandon University

The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track position. The successful applicant will support the Crime and Community stream of our program and must be prepared to teach from the first-year level (e.g. Intro to Crime and Community) to senior undergraduate seminars.

Qualifications: The essential qualification is a PhD in Sociology and/or Criminology, and applicants who are ABD and close to completion may also be considered. Applicants must demonstrate the expertise to teach in this field and must have an active research agenda. Specific expertise in Critical Race Theory, Queer Theory, and Restorative or Transformative Justice would be considered an asset.

The successful candidate will join a department with supportive colleagues that are actively working towards equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization in their research and teaching programs. The candidate will have opportunities to develop their career and have access to a Professional Development Allowance. Additionally, multiple professional mentorship opportunities are available to the successful candidate. Willingness to participate collegially in service to the department, university, and the community that it serves will be expected. Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to the Doctorate degree and are invited to contact the Office of the Dean of Arts on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.

Rank: Assistant Professor

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 or until position is filled.

Start Date: August 1, 2026

Internal Applicants: Qualified internal applicants are invited to apply. Internal applicants are current fulltime or part-time Brandon University Faculty Association (BUFA) Members on a continuing or regular appointment (does not include Contract Academic Staff (CAS)), CAS who hold RFR in one (1) or more courses in the Department of Sociology, or the spouse/partner of a current full-time or part-time BUFA Member on a continuing or regular appointment. Internal applicants are required to identify as such in their letter of application.

To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit an application package as one single pdf document containing:

• Letter of Application (to include details about candidate’s area of specialization and its relevance to the stated position requirements and preferences)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Evidence of teaching and research (including course outlines and at least one sample publication relevant to this position)
• Name and contact information for three references
• Citizenship/Canadian Immigration Status

Please submit application package to:

Dr. Gregory Kennedy, Dean of Arts
Brandon University
[email protected]

Issued Dec. 3/25

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.