2026/2027, Winter Term, Course-Based Opportunity, Department of Sociology – Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is seeking qualified Contract Academic Staff (CAS) to teach the following course taught in the Department of Sociology at the Brandon Campus for the Winter Session in Term 2. The course 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 August 21, 2026, and the posting will remain open until the position(s) is filled.
Winter Term: Classes run from January 5 to April 9, 2027, with an exam period following.
90:155 SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND SOCIAL PROCESSES– Tues. 11.40am-12:30pm and Thurs. 11:40am-1:30pm-Winter.
An introduction to the sociological analysis of the structure and dynamics of social institutions such as the family, religion, education, polity, economic system, health, population, and collective behaviour. Each of these themes will be examined with reference to Canadian society in an increasingly global context.
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). The course will run based on
sufficient enrollment and budgetary approval.
To apply, please email Laurence LeMoine at LemoineL@Brandonu.ca
Issued August 13, 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.