APTPUO - Winter 2027 - SCS1150 B00

University of Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Regular Part-Time Professor to teach SCS1150 B00, Introduction to Social Sciences, during the 2027 Winter Semester. The course aims to develop general knowledge and understanding of the social sciences, its main themes, and various perspectives on social realities. Students will gain skills to understand how societies work and how different social sciences disciplines contribute to knowledge. The course involves critical readings, nuanced analyses expressing clear arguments based on existing data, and interpretations of different types of documents from a diversity of sources. The University of Ottawa is committed to diversity, inclusion, and employment equity, fostering a culture of respect, teamwork, and inclusion. They are also committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment and working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation.

Requirements

PhD in sociology or completed sociology Ph.D. coursework or equivalent training in social sciences.
Track record that demonstrates expertise and capacity to teach an introductory course in social sciences evidenced by teaching courses identical or similar or publications in this field.
Competence in second language: Passive.
Employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training.

Nice To Haves

An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience.

Responsibilities

Teach SCS1150 B00, Introduction to Social Sciences.
Develop general knowledge and understanding of the social sciences, its main themes, and various perspectives on social realities.
Facilitate students' acquisition of skills to understand how societies work and how different social sciences disciplines contribute to knowledge.
Guide students in critical readings, nuanced analyses expressing clear arguments based on existing data, and interpretations of different types of documents from a diversity of sources.