Limited Term Contract Instructor, Sociology (3053)
Temporary, Part-time
VIU
Employment Group
VIUFA
Position Number
00825
Division
Faculty of Social Sciences
Department
Sociology
Campus
Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.
Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Country
Canada
Appointment Type
temporary part-time
Workload
To teach a four-course workload for the Spring 2027 academic year.
Pay Level
VIUFA F2: $71,141 - $114,001 per annum (prorated if part-time).
Starting Salary
Faculty are placed on the salary scale based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement
Appointment Start Date
01-Jan-2027
Appointment End Date
30-Jun-2027
Additional Information
First day of class January 4, 2027, Subject to funding and enrolment.
Applicant Documents
CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Course Outline, Qualifications , Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference
Posted Date
22-Sep-2026
Closing Date
07-Oct-2026
Job Reference
3053
Duties:
VIU's Faculty of Social Sciences invites applications for a Limited Term Contract (LTC) position in the Department of Sociology. We seek an experienced instructor to teach undergraduate courses in Sociology. Instruction includes preparation and delivery of lectures, assessment and evaluation of students, facilitation of students' learning, and provision of student support during office hours. The courses will be taught in person at the Nanaimo Campus and delivered online.The courses include:Spring 2027 - Spring classes start January 4, 2027SOCI 111 S27W01: Introduction to SociologyDelivery mode: online asynchronousSOCI 111 S27N04: Introduction to Sociology
Tuesday and Thursday 11:30-13:00
Delivery mode: Face-to-Face
Nanaimo CampusSOCI 204 S27N01: Social Interaction
Monday and Wednesday 11:30-13:00
Delivery mode: Face-to-Face
Nanaimo CampusSOCI 330 S27N01: Social Relations Across the Life Course
Tuesday and Thursday 14:30-16:00
Delivery mode: Face-to-Face
Nanaimo Campus
Course descriptions and more information about the Sociology Department are available on their program page.
Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning and student success through scholarship and institutional service. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.
Required Qualifications:
- An earned PhD in Sociology from an appropriately accredited institution
- A record of successful undergraduate teaching
- Responsiveness to diverse learning styles and cultural and academic backgrounds
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Demonstrated technological competencies related to teaching and participation in institutional and departmental activities
- Experience using a common learning management system, such as Desire2Learn, Blackboard, or Moodle
Preferred Qualifications:
- Record of successful face-to-face undergraduate teaching
- Experience in teaching small classes in an inclusive institutional environment
VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.
Note:
- Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
- All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
- Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.
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