Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in the area of Criminology.

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Department of Sociology
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Position Number: F01643-2024-81

The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Criminology. The position will commence on January 1, 2025 (negotiable) on the St. John’s, NL campus. Candidates must hold a PhD (or be ABD and be nearing/have a date set for the completion of a PhD) in a relevant discipline (e.g., Criminology, Sociology) and be able to teach theories of criminology and deviance. The area of specialization is open. All applicants should include a statement in their covering letter explaining how they see their areas of expertise as enhancing, interacting with, or adding to the capacity of the department.

Candidates must have a demonstrated record of scholarly achievement and excellence in research and teaching in the area of criminology and be able to communicate effectively as an undergraduate and graduate teacher and mentor. The successful candidate will be expected to teach our core courses in our Criminology programs (i.e., major, minor, and certificate), administered in the Department of Sociology, and be prepared to teach and mentor undergraduate, honours, and graduate students in Criminology and Sociology. The successful candidate will also take an active role in growing the Criminology programs at Memorial. The Department of Sociology highly values collaboration in research and mentorship, and we encourage applicants who will build on our existing departmental areas of expertise including in social theory, culture and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, the environment, and work. As a relatively nascent program, criminology now boasts one of the most popular degree programs, with the second largest student population in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with students that have a diverse range of interests and experiences. Applicants can learn more about the Department of Sociology at mun.ca/sociology/

In assessing applications, Memorial recognizes the legitimate impact that leaves (e.g., parental leaves, leave due to illness) can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. These leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process.

Memorial University is committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism, and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including: women; people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous Peoples; visible minorities, and racialized people; and people with disabilities. All applicants are invited to identify themselves as a member of an equity-deserving group(s) as appropriate. Applicants cannot be considered as a member of an equity-deserving group(s) unless they complete an employment equity survey. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment. If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process please contact equity@mun.ca directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

We acknowledge that the lands on which Memorial University’s campuses are situated are in the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous groups, and we acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, Innu, and Inuit of this province.

Applicants must submit:
• A cover letter
• A curriculum vitae
• Research statement (2 pages maximum)
• Teaching statement (2 pages maximum)
• Two examples of written work (either published or unpublished)
• Contact information for three references (no letters required at this stage)

The deadline for applications is August 1, 2024.
To apply, please click here (https://careers.mun.ca/hss/apply/advertisements/5282).

Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Rochelle Côté, Acting Head, Department of Sociology, sociology@mun.ca.

For those interested, Dr. Daniel Kudla, Department of Sociology, will be in attendance at Congress this year, and will be taking meetings with potential candidates Tuesday, June 18th from 1:00-3:00pm (EST). To set an appointment, please reach out to him directly at dkudla@mun.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Candidates must therefore indicate in their application if they are a permanent resident or citizen of Canada. Salary is commensurate with experience as determined by the Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty Association (MUNFA) collective agreement. For more information about MUNFA, see https://munfa.ca/.

Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada and the Department of Sociology is one of the largest in Atlantic Canada. As Newfoundland and Labrador’s only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the education and cultural life of the province. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 18,000 students, Memorial’s St. John’s campus provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in the capital city. Home to many natural wonders, including a puffin colony, whales, and icebergs, St. John’s is steps from the Atlantic Ocean, with a vibrant arts and culture scene, mild temperatures, and access to a wide range of outdoor activities in all seasons.

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