APTPUO - Winter 2027 - SOC2152 A00

University of Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Regular Part-Time Professor to teach SOC2152 A00, Sociology of Law, during the 2027 Winter Semester. The course involves a sociological analysis of the relationship between law, state, and society, exploring precursors, founders, and current trends in the field. It examines law as a regime of normativity and power relation, its connection to social movements, de/judicialization, and legal pluralism. The course also covers major methods in the sociology of law, including documentary research on statutes and jurisprudence, and comparative analysis. The expected enrollment is 183 students, and the course is worth 3 credits.

Requirements

M.A. in sociology or a more advanced training in sociology.
Demonstrable track record of expertise in the field of sociology of law in the form of previous teaching experience in the same or similar course or through publications in the field.
Employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training.

Nice To Haves

Competence in second language: Passive

Responsibilities

Teach SOC2152 A00, Sociology of Law.
Conduct sociological analysis of the relationship between law, state, and society.
Provide an in-depth outlook at the precursors, founders, and current trends in the sociology of law.
Examine law as a regime of normativity and as a power relation.
Discuss law and social movements, de/judicialization, and legal pluralism.
Teach major methods in the sociology of law, including documentary research on statutes and jurisprudence and comparative analysis.