Full-time Instructor, Sociology - Edmonton, Canada - The King's University

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The King's University offers an exceptional liberal arts education from a Christian perspective. Located in Edmonton,
Alberta, King's serves students from across Canada and around the world. Join a dedicated team who have a desire and
common mission to see students grow in a dynamic and nurturing Christian environment. People who love working and
succeed at King's serve God gladly, work collaboratively, think creatively, and embrace diversity.

Full-Time Instructor, Sociology
9-month Contract

***The Faculty of Social Sciences at the King's University is seeking a full-time instructor in Sociology for the
academic year. The instructor will teach 3 courses each semester and will assist the department
needs of the department.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Fall 2023

SOCI 200 - Introductory Sociology
An examination of the theory, methods and substance of sociology. The course also gives an overview of
the major systems of thought vis-a-vis questions about social order, social change and social
institutions.

SOCI 30- Methods of Inquiry and Analysis in the Social Sciences
Introduction to methods of research design, data collection and data processing techniques used by
social scientists. Includes an examination of the relationship between theory and method, research
values and ethics and measurement issues as they pertain to experimentation, survey research, field
research, content analysis and historical/comparative analysis.

SOCI 37- Sociology of Religion
Examining the social significance of religion in societies, tribes, organizations and individual lives.
Religious myths, rituals, symbols, beliefs and organizations are studied as aspects of the social
environments in which they emerge, are maintained and/or are challenged. Also analyzed is the role of
religion in relation to social integration and social change.

Winter 2023

SOCI 20- Canadian social problems
This course will examine selected Canadian social problems with various sociological theories. Topics
include Indigenous - settler relations, health and illness, poverty and class inequality, crime and
violence, gender inequality, and racism.

SOCI 33- Contemporary Sociological Theory
A survey of the contributions of modern sociological theorists, particularly those who contributed to the
development of functionalist, symbolic interactionist, and critical schools of thought. Contemporary
contributions from feminist, modernization, and other theorists will also be examined.

SOCI 49- Senior Seminar
seminar will engage students in clarifying the relationship between a Christian understanding of the
human condition and the discipline of sociology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MA or PhD in Sociology or related field
Postsecondary teaching experience as either a primary instructor or teaching assistant
Assent to the University's Christian Statement of Faith

A condition of employment is assent to the University's Christian Statement of Faith found at:
Dr. Michael DeMoor, Dean of Social Sciences
The King's University
Street, Edmonton, Alberta
T6B 2H3

We appreciate all applicants for considering The King's University as a potential employer, however, only
those considered for an interview will be contacted.

individuals including members of visible minorities, Indigenous, First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples and persons with
be given priority.