Sociology, Anthropology & Criminology

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Position Title Part-Time Academic, Department of Sociology and Social Anthroplogy (SOSA 3281.03: Youth Crime) – Fall 2025
Posting Number PTAP2808P
Department/Unit Sociology & Anthropology
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for the teaching of: SOSA 3281.03: Youth Crime, Tuesdays & Thursdays 835-955 (Fall Term 2025/2026).

The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures, test preparation, evaluation and electronic submission of grades. The instructor is required to be available two hours per week for consultation with students. The instructor reports to the Chair of the Department.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
Applicants should possess a PhD in Sociology (or a PhD in a closely related field, with other degree(s) in Sociology), and should have University level experience teaching directly in the subject area.

Please apply via PeopleAdmin: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18399, including an up-to-date CV and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Salary Range/Pay Rate Per CUPE Collective Agreement
Additional Information
All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.
Posting Detail Information 

Term of appointment September – December 2025
Open Date
Close Date 03/31/2025
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18399

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  3. Teaching Statement
  4. Teaching Dossier
Position Title Part-Time Academic, Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology (SOSA 3260.03: Deviance & Society: Making Norms, Regulating Difference) – Fall 2025
Posting Number PTAP2809P
Department/Unit Sociology & Anthropology
Location Halifax / Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for the teaching of: SOSA 3260.03: Deviance & Society: Making Norms, Regulating Difference, Thursdays 1435-1725 (Fall Term 2025/2026)

The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures, test preparation, evaluation and electronic submission of grades. The instructor is required to be available two hours per week for consultation with students. The instructor reports to the Chair of the Department.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
Applicants should possess a PhD in Sociology (or a PhD in a closely related field, with other degree(s) in Sociology), and should have University level experience teaching directly in the subject area.

Please apply via PeopleAdmin: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18400, including an up-to-date CV and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Salary Range/Pay Rate Per CUPE Collective Agreement
Additional Information
All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.
Posting Detail Information 

Term of appointment September – December 2025
Open Date
Close Date 03/31/2025
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18400

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  3. Teaching Statement
  4. Teaching Dossier
  
MSVU

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Department/Faculty: Sociology/Anthropology
Course Name: Law and Society
Course Code: SOAN 3582 01
Academic Term: Summer Session II
Class Timetable: MW 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 7/2/2025
End Date: 8/15/2025
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Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a PhD in Anthropology, Sociology, or
related discipline, or be near completion. Candidates must have a
demonstrated commitment to, and successful experience with, teaching at
the university level relevant to course content. The Sociology and
Anthropology program emphasizes the development of critical social
research skills and preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate
a commitment to and successful experience with research-focused pedagogy.
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Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:

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Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
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How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Alex Khasnabish, Dept. of Sociology/Anthropology
Email: soan.chair@MSVU.CA

Application deadline: 2/27/2025
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Department/Faculty: Sociology/Anthropology
Course Name: Family, Marriage and Kinship
Course Code: SOAN 2520 18
Academic Term: Summer Session II
Class Timetable: TTH 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Sync. Online)
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 7/2/2025
End Date: 8/15/2025
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Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a PhD in Anthropology, Sociology, or
related discipline, or be near completion. Candidates must have a
demonstrated commitment to, and successful experience with, teaching at
the university level relevant to course content. The Sociology and
Anthropology program emphasizes the development of critical social
research skills and preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate
a commitment to and successful experience with research-focused pedagogy.
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Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Candidates must be willing to participate in additional training in the
optimum range of teaching operations in the Moodle LMS and in the
Collaborate virtual classroom, if necessary, to reach the required level
of competency before the course begins.

Please note that although this course is being offered online, the
Instructor will be required to proctor all exams on MSVU campus.
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Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
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How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Alex Khasnabish, Dept. of Sociology/Anthropology
Email: soan.chair@MSVU.CA

Application deadline: 2/27/2025
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Department/Faculty: Sociology/Anthropology
Course Name: Questioning Society
Course Code: SOAN 1502 01
Academic Term: Summer Session II
Class Timetable: MW 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 7/2/2025
End Date: 8/15/2025
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Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a PhD in Anthropology, Sociology, or
related discipline, or be near completion. Candidates must have a
demonstrated commitment to, and successful experience with, teaching at
the university level relevant to course content. The Sociology and
Anthropology program emphasizes the development of critical social
research skills and preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate
a commitment to and successful experience with research-focused pedagogy.
—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:

—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Alex Khasnabish, Dept. of Sociology/Anthropology
Email: soan.chair@MSVU.CA

Application deadline: 2/27/2025
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Department/Faculty: Sociology/Anthropology
Course Name: Making a Living
Course Code: SOAN 2531 01
Academic Term: Summer Session I
Class Timetable: TTH 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 5/5/2025
End Date: 6/20/2025
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Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a PhD in Anthropology, Sociology, or
related discipline, or be near completion. Candidates must have a
demonstrated commitment to, and successful experience with, teaching at
the university level relevant to course content. The Sociology and
Anthropology program emphasizes the development of critical social
research skills and preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate
a commitment to and successful experience with research-focused pedagogy.
—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:

—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Alex Khasnabish, Dept. of Sociology/Anthropology
Email: soan.chair@MSVU.CA

Application deadline: 2/27/2025
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Department/Faculty: Sociology/Anthropology
Course Name: Aging
Course Code: SOAN 3551 01/FSGN 3551 01
Academic Term: Summer Session I
Class Timetable: MW 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 5/5/2025
End Date: 6/20/2025
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Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a PhD in Anthropology, Sociology, or
related discipline, or be near completion. Candidates must have a
demonstrated commitment to, and successful experience with, teaching at
the university level relevant to course content. The Sociology and
Anthropology program emphasizes the development of critical social
research skills and preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate
a commitment to and successful experience with research-focused pedagogy.
—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:

—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Alex Khasnabish, Dept. of Sociology/Anthropology
Email: soan.chair@MSVU.CA

Application deadline: 2/27/2025
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