The Department of Sociology at Queen’s University invites applications from suitably qualified full-time graduate students at Queen’s University interested in teaching an undergraduate course during the 2025/2026 academic year. Fall term appointments are for the period of September 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 with classes in session from September 2, 2025 to December 5, 2025. Winter term appointments are for the period of January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026, with classes in session from January 5, 2026 to April 3, 2026.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals who display an in-depth knowledge and experience in teaching in the field of sociology. This includes demonstrated interpersonal and teaching skills, including the ability to collaborate and work with faculty members, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds. Graduate Teaching Fellows are the instructors of record for the course and carry full responsibility. Duties include planning, preparing class materials, teaching, meeting with and/or responding to student queries, grading assignments, and reporting grades. Graduate Teaching Fellows are expected to comply with all Queen’s University Policies.
Candidates must be enrolled as a Ph.D. student at Queen’s University.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s University is committed to employment, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons.
The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during this process, please contact: Kyle Hodder at 613-533-6177
Graduate Teachings Assistants and Teaching Fellows at Queen's University are governed by the Collective Agreement for Teaching Assistants and Teaching Fellows between PSAC Local 901 and Queen's University.
Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding and enrolment criteria.
Applications must include:
- a complete and current curriculum vitae
- a letter of reference from two (2) referees; and
- any other relevant materials the candidate wishes to submit for consideration such as a letter of intent, a draft syllabus, a teaching dossier, and/or student evaluations.
The letter of reference should be sent separately by the deadline by a qualified referee who is familiar with the applicant's teaching experience directly to bb13@queensu.ca
Applicants are required to indicate their Preference Group (if applicable) as outlined in Article 12.08 in Collective Agreement for Teaching Assistants and Teaching Fellows between PSAC Local 901 and Queen's University within their cover letters.
Please address application to Dr. Martin Hand, Department Head, Department of Sociology and arrange to have applications and supporting documentation sent directly to:
Kyle Hodder, FAS Hub1 Co-Manager
Queen’s University
Kingston, ON K7L 3N9
Email: fas-hub1-apc@queensu.ca
Applications will be received until Monday March 31, 2025. Review of applications will commence shortly thereafter, and the final appointment is subject to budgetary approval. Additional information about the Department of Sociology can be found at www.queensu.ca/sociology/
| Course | Title | Term | Enrollment Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCY 101 | Major Themes in Sociology | Winter | 800 |
| An introduction to the concepts, theories and methods of sociological enquiry, and their application to the analysis of Canadian society. | |||
| SOCY 201 | Special Topics: Introduction to Criminology | Fall | 250 |
| Explores a range of issues in contemporary sociology. Topics may vary from year to year. | |||
| SOCY 226 | Central Concepts in Sociological Theory | Fall | 225 |
| A discussion of the central concepts in sociological theory, for example, agency and structure; rationality, reason, and abstraction; social continuity and social change; subjectivity and selfhood; language and interpretation are normally considered. | |||
| SOCY 227 | Theorizing Contemporary Society | Winter | 225 |
| A discussion of theoretical frameworks for understanding contemporary societies. The course will normally cover capitalism and economy; globalization and post-colonialism; identity, politics, and social movements; science, technology, and environmentalism; consumerism and urban life. | |||
| SOCY 275 | Theories of Deviance and Social Control | Winter | 200 |
| This course focuses on the theoretical foundation examining the process by which activities are defined as deviant: such activities as 'sexual deviance', 'mental illness', and 'political deviance'. The major etiological approaches to the study of deviants are also considered. | |||
| SOCY 301 | Special Topics: Environmental Sociology | Winter | 100 |
| Explores a range of issues in contemporary sociology. Topics may vary from year to year | |||
| SOCY 427 | Special Topics in Sociology | ||
| Seminars offered on sociology topics. Consult the departmental homepage for further details of specific course offerings each year | |||
| SOCY 427-001 | Focus: Inequalities and social justice | Fall | 25 |
| SOCY 427-002 | Focus: Criminology | Fall | 25 |
| SOCY 427-003 | Focus: Media and/or culture | Winter | 25 |
| SOCY 427-004 | Focus: Work and occupations | Winter | 25 |
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Posted: March 3, 2025