Faculty of Arts
Department of Sociology
Per Course Faculty Teaching Opportunity

Under the terms of the 15th Collective Agreement, and in accordance with Article 58.10(a)(ii), the University invites applications from all qualified individuals. First consideration will be given to internal candidates as defined in Article 58.11(b)(i) of the Collective Agreement (Internal applicants are all individuals on the Precedence List as defined in Articles 11.12(a), 11.12 (b) and 11.12(m) and all Full-Time Employees.).

Competition #SOCI 02-67-22

Course Title: IDST 3123 SU01 - Family Law
Contract Term: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022 (Spring and Summer Intersession 2022)
Course Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm, May 30 - June 17, 2022
Location: On-campus (TBC)
Employee Group: Acadia University Faculty Association

Course Description: A study of the family in Canadian society from the legal perspective. Topics covered include children and the law, custodial issues, divorce and separation, family property, family violence, protection for the elderly, reproduction and the law, and an examination of the family court system and current trends in family law.

Note: Candidates should also be prepared to potentially teach this course in a hybrid learning approach, using a blend of in-person and synchronous and asynchronous on-line and/or remote delivery platforms, if circumstances warrant.

Qualifications: Master's degree in Sociology or related discipline.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload letter of application and curriculum vitae. If further information is required, please contact Kelli Mahoney, Human Resources Department at 902-585-1633 or [email protected]

Competition closes April 5, 2022.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is academic and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package. Canadian and permanent residents will be given priority.