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Competition Number:
JR100183
Position Title:
Sociology Instructor
Employment Group:
Faculty
Position Status:
Regular Full time
Position Type:
Instructor
Workload Amount:
35
Department:
Criminology
Location:
North Vancouver
Job Description Summary:
The Department of Sociology and Criminology at Capilano University invites applications for one regular full-time instructor to teach sociology courses. This is a unionized position with a teaching commitment of 8 sociology courses per academic year. Courses have a maximum of 35 students and will be delivered at our North Vancouver and/or Squamish campuses. This role requires instructors to teach in the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. This position will begin in May 2027.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will teach courses in the area of sociology at the undergraduate level and may be asked to teach or develop other courses within their area of expertise
. Duties include:
- Teach subjects and skills related to your area of expertise.
- Prepare and deliver courses, which includes lectures, seminars, tutorials, labs, clinical supervision, field trips, and online or hybrid classes.
- Evaluate student learning through assessments and marking.
- Provide support to students through weekly office hours and advising.
- Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain expertise and stay current with advancements and best practices in relevant fields of study.
They will also be expected to support the Department’s initiatives and provide service to Departmental, Faculty and University wide committees, including:
- Create and update course materials, outlines, and curriculum.
- Participate in meetings, committees, and events at the program, department, faculty, and university levels.
Experience, Competencies & Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with (or very near completion of) a PhD in Sociology, or closely related discipline. Candidates with a Master’s degree in Sociology, or closely related discipline, and demonstrated excellence in teaching may be considered.
The ideal candidate will have teaching experience at the post-secondary level. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments and/or awards, the teaching portfolio, and for short-listed candidates, outstanding performance during their teaching demonstration and strong references from two people who have previously supervised their work.
Additional Details
How to apply
Please submit the following materials as part of your application:
- A cover letter outlining qualifications for the position
- including a statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion or Indigenization or Decolonization in teaching, or service within higher education, community-based or other professional settings.
- A curriculum vitae
- A teaching portfolio including:
- A statement on teaching philosophy and examples of applications of that philosophy;
- Summary of courses or sessions taught;
- Professional learning and development; and
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., teaching/course evaluations, peer-reviews of teaching, student feedback)
- The names of two references (reference letters are not required at this stage)
- Please include both the question and your response in the body of the email: Are you legally entitled to work in Canada? (i.e. valid work permit, permanent resident, Canadian citizen) (required)
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in an in person/virtual teaching demonstration and interview with the search committee.
Additional Details:
Salary information: $9,420 per instructional section to a maximum of $14,391 per instructional section based on previous experience. Scale placement will be completed according to the Collective Agreement.
Posting Detail Information
Appointment Date:
February 5, 2027
Post Date:
October 05, 2026
Close Date:
October 13, 2026
