Tenure Track Faculty: Sociology

The Faculty of Social Science at The King’s University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track appointment in our 3- and 4-year BA Sociology programs, beginning August 1, 2025. Our Sociology programs offer students rich and rigorous study in the core disciplines of Sociology, as well as opportunities to pursue program streams in Cultural Analysis and Community Engagement. We are seeking a new member who can offer courses in a range of Sociological fields and topics and encourage applications from all areas in the discipline. We are committed to creating a vibrant Sociology program at King's that fosters the inclusion of diverse perspectives and voices and that includes the voices of marginalized people.

Key responsibilities

The ideal candidates will bring with them a dedication to excellence in teaching, with an ability to teach a variety of courses in Sociology, potentially including Sociological Theory, Research Methods, Sociology of Deviance, or the Sociology of Health and Illness.  The ideal candidates will also be excited to help us renew our course offerings, particularly at the intersections with one or more applied fields.  The successful candidate will have an innovative and active program of scholarship with the ability to incorporate advanced undergraduate students and/or community partners into their research projects. Responsibilities include:

Teaching the equivalent of 6 courses per year in undergraduate programming Engagement in an on-going scholarly research program Engagement in on-going service to the department, the Faculty of Social Science, and the greater University community and external stakeholders Creating connections and developing relationships with students through advising, research supervision, and mentoring

The successful candidate will demonstrate a growing ability to articulate the connection between sociological analysis and the Christian faith in a way that welcomes diverse students and colleagues into a shared project of understanding our society and our times in the light of our fundamental commitments and values, even as these are contested and changing. They will have a solid grounding in qualitative or quantitative approaches to scholarly research and will welcome the opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary and collegial environment that also values autonomy and scholarly development.

The successful candidate is required to hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in Sociology or a related discipline (e.g., Anthropology, Social Work). Candidates who are close to Ph.D. completion are encouraged to apply; the appointment will be contingent upon the completion of the Ph.D. by an agreed-upon date.

The King's University is a Christian liberal arts university offering three and four-year Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees, a Bachelor of Commerce, a Bachelor of Music, and a two-year after-degree Bachelor of Education (Elementary and Secondary) accredited by the province of Alberta. The University is a member of Universities Canada and of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Faculty members at The King's University are eligible for and are currently receiving Tri-Council funding. The faculty at The King's University are recognized for involving undergraduate students in their scholarship, with some faculty members having obtained external funding.

A condition of employment is assent to the University’s Christian Statement of Faith found at:  https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/careers