Full-time Instructor, Sociology Academic Position: - Edmonton, Canada - The King's University (CA)

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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.

One of:
KINS/SOCI 35- Sociology of Health and Illness
This course explores health, illness and death from a sociological perspective. In our examination of the
broad cultural, political, economic, and interpersonal forces that impact health and illness, we will
reflect critically on the relationship between the social determinants of health such as social class, race,
gender, and age and patterns of health, illness and death in Canada and worldwide. We will explore
historical and contemporary developments in dominant and alternative perspectives on the causes and
treatment of disease and illness as well as contemporary issues surrounding the social experience of
being ill, mental health, addictions, reasons for seeking particular types of care, and perspectives on
death and dying.

SOCI 34- Sociology of Art
This course will examine the complex interrelationship between culture, the artist and society. The
course will evaluate the tension linking the creative individual to his or her society.

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 32- Feminism and Popular Culture
Through examples from Canada, American, and "global" culture, we will study the tremendous influence
that popular culture, in the form of music, films, televisions, print media, and communication
technologies, has on our identities, perceptions, values, and everyday lives. This course considers how
popular culture provides us with the scripts to practice femininities, masculinities, and sexualities, and
how these practices are infused with race and class. It also examines how we exchange knowledge about
race and gender through popular culture.

One of:
PSYC/SOCI/SSCI 310 - Qualitative Methods
This course concentrates on the philosophical underpinnings, contemporary perspectives, and research
methods and strategies employed by qualitative and community engaged researchers. Selected
qualitative methods to be explored include: qualitative interviewing, focus groups, ethnography, action
research, narrative inquiry, and photovoice. We will also examine the process of qualitative inquiry, such
as designing and planning qualitative projects, data collection, coding techniques, data analysis, and
communicating the results of research. Students will consider the interplay between qualitative
project.

SOCI 360 - Social Inequality in a Global Age
Social Class Inequality and Justice. An introduction to theories of social stratification and class
inequality as well as examination of local, national, and international responses that have been
informed by a commitment to social justice. Particular attention will be given to issues of class
inequality as they relate to race/ethnicity, religion, and gender.

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
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