2026/2027, Fall & Winter Terms, Course-Based Contract Opportunities, Department of Sociology, Winnipeg Campus – Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is seeking qualified Contract Academic Staff (CAS) to teach the following courses taught in the Department of Sociology at the Winnipeg Campus for the Fall Session in Term 1 and the Winter Session in Term 2. The courses may be delivered in an online synchronous format but preference will be given to qualified candidates who will teach in-person.
Qualifications: Applicants must have successful teaching experience and relevant expertise in Sociology or related field. They will hold a Master’s Degree in Sociology, and those holding a Ph.D. or who are at the ABD stage may be preferred. Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to the Master’s degree and are invited to contact the Chair of the Selection Committee on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.
Salary: $8,132 per 3 credit hour course.
Application deadline: A review of applications will begin May 11, 2026, and the posting will remain open until the position(s) is filled.
Fall Term: Classes run from September 9,2026 to December 11, 2026 with an exam period following.
Winter Term: Classes run from January 5, 2027 to April 9, 2027 with an exam period following.
90:154 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY – W01 – Mond/Wed. 1:00-2:20 pm – Fall – In person.
An examination of the central concepts, perspectives, and methods sociology applies to the study of human behaviour and society. The topics include: social organization, culture, socialization, crime and social control, inequality, and gender and sexuality.
90:154 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY – W02 – Mond/Wed. 2:30-3:50pm – Fall – In person.
An examination of the central concepts, perspectives, and methods sociology applies to the study of human behaviour and society. The topics include: social organization, culture, socialization, crime and social control, inequality, and gender and sexuality.
90:294 SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS II – W00 – Mond/Frid. 10:40-12:00pm – Winter – In person
An introduction to the various descriptive and inferential techniques used for the analysis of data in the social sciences: measures of location, measures of dispersion, probability, estimation, and hypothesis-testing. Cross-registered with (Anthropology) 12:294.
90:271 SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH, ILLNESS, AND DISEASE – W01 – Mond/Wed. 1:00-2:20pm – Winter – In person.
This course examines the dynamic relationship between knowledge and practice and the complex relations of authority that structure our understanding of health, illness, and disease in society. This course takes a sociology of knowledge approach to the study of patient experience, the social production of biomedical knowledge, and the organization of human activity in related institutions. The course covers a broad range of topics, which could include, age, sexuality, mental health, disability, and lifestyles, among others.
90:271 SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH, ILLNESS, AND DISEASE – W02 – Mond/Wed. 2:30-3:50pm – Winter – In person.
This course examines the dynamic relationship between knowledge and practice and the complex relations of authority that structure our understanding of health, illness, and disease in society. This course takes a sociology of knowledge approach to the study of patient experience, the social production of biomedical knowledge, and the organization of human activity in related institutions. The course covers a broad range of topics, which could include, age, sexuality, mental health, disability, and lifestyles, among others.
Please apply by submitting a letter of application, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three referees in a single pdf file in English to the Office of the Dean of Arts (see email below). Courses will run based on sufficient enrollment and budgetary approval.
To apply, please email Laurence LeMoine at LemoineL@Brandonu.ca and indicate for which position(s) you are applying.
Issued Mar. 31, 2026
Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.