Sessional Instructor- Department of Sociology and Anthropology - Faculty of Arts - Fall 2025

Competition Number:
60SI25
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Position:
Sessional Instructor
Contract:
Fall 2025
Term:

September 3, 2025 - December 4, 2025

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ invites applications for an instructor to teach the following courses in the Fall 2025 Semester.

Fall Semester 2025

SOC-1010 -01 Introduction to Sociology (3 Credits)- In person


This course introduces many of the main concepts within the field of sociology such as culture, socialization, norms, social roles, values, deviance, and social structure. In addition, this course utilizes the basic concepts and perspectives in sociology to examine critically and to interpret the kinds of interaction experienced in social institutions such as the economy, the polity, the family, education, and religion. Three hours a week.  This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

SOC-1010 -03 Introduction to Sociology (3 Credits)- In person


This course introduces many of the main concepts within the field of sociology such as culture, socialization, norms, social roles, values, deviance, and social structure. In addition, this course utilizes the basic concepts and perspectives in sociology to examine critically and to interpret the kinds of interaction experienced in social institutions such as the economy, the polity, the family, education, and religion. Three hours a week.  This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Qualifications:

Successful applicants will have a graduate degree or a doctoral degree in Sociology or Anthropology. Preference will be given to the qualified candidates with seniority on the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Sessional Roster and full-time and term contract Faculty Members of the Academic unit.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a letter of application, an updated C.V., and the names of three referees to:

Dr. Charles Adeyanju
Chair, Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ 
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3 
Email: cadeyanju@upei.ca

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is committed to the principle of equity in employment

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Closing date for applications is May 15, 2025.
 

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.