Saint Mary’s University

While area of specialization is open, preference will be given to applicants who add new substantive areas of teaching to our program and who have experience teaching Introductory Sociology and Qualitative Research Methods. The successful candidate must have a PhD in sociology (or be near completion).

Saint Mary's University is one of Canada's top primary undergraduate universities--known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada's best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary's provides our 7,000 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada's east coast, Saint Mary's University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary's University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a world without limits.

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Saint Mary's is a public university with over 7,000 students, offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees. Our university is committed to serving the local, regional, national and international communities, and integrating such activity as part of the learning environment for undergraduate and graduate students. Saint Mary's is located in the historic and affordable port city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, a vibrant, urban community of over 350,000 people. Halifax is a major educational centre for Atlantic Canada and is home to five universities. It is conveniently located near to recreational areas and to other major urban centres in Canada and the Northeastern United States.

Applications must include the following: 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching dossier (including evidence of teaching effectiveness and course evaluations); 4) one example of recent peer reviewed, scholarly writing; 5) graduate transcripts; and 6) the names and contact information for three referees. Please merge these documents into a single PDF file.

Applications are to be submitted online using the Career Beacon application system. Applicants should visit www.smu.ca/employment, select the position for which they are applying, and click on the 'Apply Online Now' button.

Inquiries may be directed to the department chair, Randle Hart: [email protected].