The Department of Sociology and Anthropology of the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications for an instructor to teach the following courses in the Winter 2025 Semester. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval. 

Please note: the courses offered below will be taught in person, unless otherwise specified as an online course. 

SOC-3020 Sociological Theory II (3 Credits)

This course offers critical assessments of the varieties, structures, and directions of modern social theories, with major emphasis on their relevance and usefulness for understanding contemporary social systems. Three hours a week

SAN 4610 Inequality in Education - online
This course will explore both formal and informal education.  The course will focus on inequalities, specifically how social class, race, gender, and sexuality both organize and are organized by educational environments. Three hours a week.

SAN3590 Data, Power, and Profit critical approaches to digital capitalism – online

Sociology has a long history of studying how capitalism configures social life.  However, the growth of the digital economy centered around data, platforms, apps, smart technologies, artificial intelligence, server farms, innovation hubs, and more has led some scholars to argue that we have moved into a new phase known as “Digital capitalism”. 

Qualifications:

Successful applicants will have a graduate degree or a doctoral degree in Sociology or Anthropology. Preference will be given to the qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster and full-time and term contract Faculty Members of the Academic unit. 

Application Instructions: 
Applicants should submit a letter of application, an updated C.V., and the names of three referees to: 

Dr. Charles Adeyanju

 Department of Sociology and Anthropology 

University of Prince Edward Island 

Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3 

Email: cadeyanju@upei.ca 

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Closing date for applications is December 12, 2024.