Social Science - Assistant Professor (Sociology)

The Department of Social Science at the University of New Brunswick in Saint John invites applications for a tenure track position in Sociology. This position is at the rank of Assistant Professor and is housed within an interdisciplinary department that includes Social Work, Sociology, Communication Studies and Education. The Department of Social Science offers major, double-major, minor, specializations, and honours programmes in Sociology and is home to the Canada Research Chair in Resilient Communities. The position will commence as of July 1, 2026 and is subject to budgetary approval.

Specifically, the Department is seeking candidates with expertise in the study of social inequalities, and is especially interested in candidates with an ability to contribute to our specialization in Health Sociology and to complement existing expertise in intersectional, community driven research. Candidates should have a strong research program demonstrated by a track record of scholarly publications and external funding appropriate to career stage and a proven capacity for high quality teaching. This position will involve teaching at both the introductory and advanced levels and work with graduate and honours students. The successful applicant should anticipate teaching courses such as: Introduction to Sociology; Health, Illness and Healing; and Social Policy in Canada which, in addition to the Sociology program, support the Bachelor of Health and the Bachelor of Social Work. Experience teaching online is an asset. Candidates should have a Ph.D in Sociology or cognate discipline or be near completion. Candidates with a Ph.D. nearing completion will be considered for appointment as Lecturer.

Applicants are requested to submit electronically (as a single PDF) a curriculum vitae, statement of their research interests, and a teaching dossier (that includes evidence of teaching competence, as indicated by teaching evaluations, and other documentation such as testimonials from individuals familiar with the candidate's capabilities) to [email protected]. Applicants should arrange for 3 reference letters to be sent by referees directly to [email protected]. Questions concerning this position may be directed to the department chair, June M. Madeley at [email protected]. Applicants should indicate whether they are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

The salary range and fringe benefits for this position are defined in the Association of University of New Brunswick Teachers (AUNBT) 2022 - 2025 Collective Agreement sections 35 and 36B. 

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Short-listed candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of credentials including appropriately certified translations of credentials into English, as applicable.

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadin citizens and permanent residents of Canada