Job Description

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please include an answer to the following question (in 500 words or less) in your application:

Briefly outline the most important considerations for service course curriculum and teaching (sociology courses that support a variety of college programs) and why are you the person to teach them.

Lethbridge College is committed to inclusive recruitment practices by providing reasonable access and accommodations to applicants. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact . Private information received in relation to the request will only be used to facilitate the recruitment process and will be kept confidential and shared only as needed with the selection committee.

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Instructor, Sociology
Appointment Type Full-time Continuing
Position Dates Full-Time Continuing
Hours per week/FTE 18 hours per week teaching / 100%
About the Position

Lethbridge College offers a student-centered environment that provides practical and innovative learning experiences. The Centre for Business, Arts, and Sciences (CBAS) delivers a range of certificates, diplomas, and university transfer, including Indigenous Career Pathways, Business Administration, Administrative Office Professional, General Arts and Science, Health Sciences, Exercise Science, and Academic Upgrading, together with service courses to students in many other Lethbridge College programs The Centre defines itself through excellence in teaching and learning, fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in all activities: development and renewal of courses and programs, approaches to teaching and learning, and scholarly activity and community engagement by students and faculty. CBAS currently seeks a faculty member with superior preparation and ongoing engagement in their academic and professional fields, passion for teaching, and willingness to commit to making excellence in teaching their primary focus. Specifically, we wish to appoint a full-time continuing faculty member with the background, expertise, and proven ability to teach our transfer on-campus courses in Sociology.

The successful candidate will fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Prepare and teach multiple sections of the SOC-1160 Introduction to Sociology course
• Be capable of teaching our other university transfer Sociology courses including 1st and 2nd-year courses: 6 courses/week
• Develop new courses as necessary and participate in reviewing the existing Sociology curriculum
• Demonstrate commitment to professional development and scholarship
• Contribute to the goals and activities of the Centre for Business, Arts, and Sciences
• Support inclusiveness and diversity through embracing the college\'s policies on indigenization and internationalization

Position Details

Responsibilities of all faculty in the Centre for Business, Arts, and Sciences include:

• Deliver courses on campus in the face to face classroom setting
• Delivering courses congruent with established course curricula and program outcomes
• Supporting the success of students with diverse cultural and educational backgrounds and learning styles
• Assessing student learning in ways that both facilitate learning and ensure achievement against appropriate academic standards
• Contributing to course and program curriculum development and renewal
• Working collegially within department, School, or College committees and project teams

Required Qualifications

• Minimum educational background is a master\'s degree in a subject related or closely related to the discipline area, or a combination of related education and professional experience may be considered
• Post-secondary teaching experience with direct experience of teaching with a curriculum/learning outcomes equivalent to university transfer sociology courses

Preferred Qualifications

• Phd preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency with learning management systems, online teaching tools, and educational technology
• Must have a strong commitment to effective teaching and possess a demonstrated ability as well as keen interest to conduct applied and/or scholarly research
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills necessary to contribute positively to a team environment

Salary Commensurate with education and experience according to the Faculty Collective Agreement.
Working Here

Land Acknowledgement

Located on the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Lethbridge College is committed to honouring the land from a place of knowing. We honour the Siksikaitsitapi as both the traditional and current Land Keepers of this area, and we welcome all Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples who call Blackfoot territory their home to disclose as such when submitting applications. Lethbridge College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At Lethbridge College, we know we all benefit when the rich diversity of our campus community is fully represented, and all students and employees are included. We are committed to identifying and overcoming systemic barriers that impede individuals from underrepresented groups. We are ready to work together to ensure Lethbridge College is a place where all individuals feel valued for their unique perspectives, skills, and contributions and are afforded equal opportunities to participate in learning, research, and innovation.

Why choose Lethbridge and Lethbridge College

Lethbridge College is learner-focused, with an emphasis on experiential and flexible learning experiences and work-integrated learning.

We have a strong connection to our community and the land. We also promote a work environment that supports professional development and employee wellness, including flexible work arrangements and schedules that allow for work-life balance. In addition, we prioritize equity, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of our campus community.

Lethbridge advantages

Lethbridge offers a relatively low cost of living, with mild winters and sun-filled summers. Outdoor adventures await you in the city\'s vast park systems and river valley, and we\'re located just an hour and 20 minutes from the mountains. Enjoy the advantages of small-city life while accessing the amenities of a larger city, including arts and culture, sport and recreational facilities, and year-round family-friendly events.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P23-00512
Open Date 08/14/2023
Close Date 09/08/2023
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include an answer to the following question (in 500 words or less) in your application:

Briefly outline the most important considerations for service course curriculum and teaching (sociology courses that support a variety of college programs) and why are you the person to teach them.

Lethbridge College is committed to inclusive recruitment practices by providing reasonable access and accommodations to applicants. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact . Private information received in relation to the request will only be used to facilitate the recruitment process and will be kept confidential and shared only as needed with the selection committee.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents * Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents * Transcripts

• Letter of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae

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