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    Lecturer in Sociology - Vancouver, BC, Canada - Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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    Sociology Instructor – Competition ID: 3371


    POSITION TYPE:
    QUALIFIED FACULTY LIST for Non-Regular, Type 1 (contract) instructors

    KPU proudly offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers.

    Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is the fourth largest university in the province of British Columbia and serves communities in the South Fraser region and beyond.

    A leader in innovative, interdisciplinary education with a teaching-focused mandate, KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve the highest standards of academic performance.

    Our many programs of study provide applied learning and broad-based university education.

    Within KPU, the Faculty of Arts has over 6000 full-time students and over 300 faculty members from across the Humanities and Social Sciences.

    The Faculty of Arts includes 19 departments and 21 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

    The Faculty is also home to two Canada Research Chairs:
    the first in Lifespan Cognition, and the second in South Asian Literary and Cultural Studies.

    Many of our programs offer opportunities for experiential education through practicums, co-ops, international field-schools and exchanges, service learning, community engagement, and research collaborations.

    For more information about the Faculty of Arts, please visit our website at:

    The Department of Sociology is home to award-winning educators, excellent scholars, and some of the university's top students.

    It is home to thirteen permanent faculty with a range of expertise and experience, and to three undergraduate programs in Sociology:
    Associate of Arts (AA), Bachelor of Arts (BA) Minor, and Bachelor of Arts Major.

    Our faculty have a passion for teaching, a commitment to social and environmental justice, and are dedicated to student success.

    Our faculty also engage in research, pedagogical development projects, and community work.

    We have a commitment to developing an anti-racist, inclusive, and social justice-oriented environment that addresses systemic barriers in post-secondary education.

    Recruiting Indigenous, racialized, and marginalized scholars and teachers is a priority of the Department. KPU has opportunities for regularization of contract faculty.

    The Department of Sociology seeks to establish a list of faculty who are qualified to teach in the program and who will be eligible for future course contracts on a per-semester basis.

    Courses may be offered during the day or evening as well as online or in-person at any of KPU's campuses.

    Have an MA in Sociology or equivalent, PhD preferred in Sociology or related discipline
    Have formal or informal teaching experience and can demonstrate a commitment to inclusive/transformative pedagogy
    Have expertise, community engagement, or work experience that is relevant to teaching Sociology
    Are available to teach both daytime and evening classes, Monday to Saturday potentially across our three campuses.

    Community-based and/or professional experience rooted in racialized communities, experience with Indigenous knowledges and traditions, and participation in struggles for decolonization and resurgence will be considered assets.

    Community-based and/or professional experience with people with disabilities, expertise in inclusive pedagogies, and participation in struggles for accessibility will also be considered assets.

    Statement of teaching philosophy
    Evidence of undergraduate teaching success or potential

    A list of three professional references able to comment on your teaching ability or potential and your academic accomplishments.

    Placement on the salary scale will be dependent on level of education and relevant teaching experience. Extended Medical, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Emergency Travel Assistance, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Teledoc
    Campus work environment, outdoor sitting areas and nearby walking trails
    Inhouse training and development
    Networking and social events such as KPU Day, Holiday Social etc.
    Access to automotive, horticulture, brewery and other programs' services
    Library and Bookstore (discounts)

    Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity-deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

    however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

    Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University.



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