CC/PD426 BR2 - Qualitative Methods in Criminology F26

Wilfrid Laurier UniversityBrantford, ON
Onsite

About The Position

This course examines qualitative research methodologies in Criminology. It is designed to introduce students to epistemological issues that distinguish qualitative from quantitative methodologies and to provide an overview of dimensions of qualitative research methodologies, including research ethics, grounded theorizing, sampling, data collection techniques, and qualitative analysis. The course will assist in the development of the necessary critical thinking skills for critiquing and evaluating existing research on crime and deviance. Topics may include interviews, participant observation, interpretive research, ethnomethodology, historical research, discourse analysis, and feminist methodologies. (Cross-listed as PD426.)

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree
  • MA in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a cognate discipline (e.g. sociology / psychology) that is clearly and directly connected to the course content.
  • Strong background in qualitative research.
  • CV (Maximum of 10 pages, with 12-point font and 2.54 cm margins).
  • Candidate Application Form (CAF - Appendix I).
  • Applicants must clearly outline only those qualifications which are relevant for each course for which they have applied and articulate how their work and academic experience enhances their ability to teach each course.

Nice To Haves

  • PhD preferred.
  • Work experience in the field is an asset.
  • Prior teaching experience.

Responsibilities

  • Teach Qualitative Methods in Criminology course.
  • Develop and deliver lectures.
  • Critique and evaluate existing research on crime and deviance.
  • Assess student performance.
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