University of Regina·Swift Current, Saskatchewan
Inequality and Social Justice using sociological perspectives on inequality and social justice. Analyze origins, consequences, and mechanisms that perpetuate and challenge social inequalities. Deliver the course face to face in Swift Current with remote sections. Provide one office hour per week. Complete preparatory work before the start date. Perform grading tasks after the termination date when required
SOC 208-022/281/302 - Inequality and Social Justice - Winter 2027 - Swift Current Face to Face with Remote Sections
Position Details: Posting Summary Competition Number 20260601SS
SOC 208-022/281/302 - Inequality and Social Justice - Winter 2027 - Swift Current Face to Face with Remote Sections Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-Sociology and Social Studies Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Sessional Number of Vacancies 1
SOC 208: Inequality and Social Justice This course introduces students to sociological perspectives on issues of inequality and social justice. It analyzes the origins and consequences of social inequalities and the mechanisms by which they are perpetuated and challenged. Position Requirements
M.A. in Sociology or a related social science field required; Ph.D. preferred.
Demonstrated competence to teach the course subject matter.
Demonstrated successful experience in university-level teaching. Physical Demands Pay Grade Faculty Sessional
As per URFA Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours This course is scheduled to be face to face in Swift Current (Great Plains) with remote sections. Mondays from 1300-1545. Instructors are expected to have one office hour per week. Sessional Lecturers may have preparatory work to do before the start date and sometimes may have to deal with grading tasks after the termination date. Course Modality Face to Face with Remote Sections Course Dates and Time Mondays from 1300-1545, January 6, 2027 - April 12, 2027 Duration (if Term/Temporary) January 6, 2027 - April 30, 2027 Full-Time/Part-Time Other Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Contact Information Sociology & Social Studies department. SOC.SOST.DEPT@uregina.ca Job Open Date 07/22/2026 Job Close Date 08/05/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Application Instructions Per the URFA Collective Agreement 2021-2027: Applications for sessional lecturer positions shall include a curriculum vitae and a teaching dossier. This shall be kept on file for up to three years. These academic staff members may then make a written application to the relevant academic unit for upcoming teaching positions without including the entire file. Sessional Lecturers may also provide updated information to the file at any time. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada. Diversity Statement The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. Reference Letter Reference Letter Minimum References Maximum References Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Documents Required Required Documents Resume/Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Teaching Philosophy Letter of Reference 1 Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness Sample Course Outlines Teaching Dossier Optional Documents
M.A. in Sociology or a related social science field required; Ph.D. preferred. Demonstrated competence to teach the course subject matter. Demonstrated successful experience in university-level teaching. Submit curriculum vitae and teaching dossier (per URFA Collective Agreement 2021-2027)
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