91AV

Part-time Lecturer - Department of Sociology

Opportunity type:
Academic (part-time)
Position title:
Part-time Lecturer - Department of Sociology
Classification:
Part-time lecturer
Supervisor's title:
Department Head
Posted date:
April 15, 2025
Closing date:
April 30, 2025
Anticipated start date:
September 1, 2025

Position description

The Department of Sociology at 91AV invites applications for a part-time stipendiary appointment in Sackville for the Fall 2025 term to teach a third-year course entitled SOCI 3761 - Community Health.

This course provides an introduction to the study of structural inequalities that contribute to health disparities, with an emphasis on geographic, identity-based, or virtual communities as the focus of research and intervention. It also considers the social justice implications and potential effectiveness of public health policies and programs and investigates the value of participatory community interventions in prevention, health promotion, and care with individuals, families, and community members.  

Candidates should possess an MA or higher in Sociology or related Human Services disciplines and have a record of research and undergraduate teaching. The expected enrolment is approximately 25 to 40 students. The course involves approximately 3 hours of class time per week.
 
A Curriculum Vitae and proposed course syllabus should be sent electronically to:
 
Dr. Fab Antonelli
Department Head, Department of Sociology
Email: fantonelli@mta.ca
 
Review of applications will begin on April 30, 2025