Position description
The Department of Sociology at Mount Allison University invites applications for a part-time stipendiary appointment in Sackville for the Fall 2024 term to teach a third-year course, SOCI 3761- Community Health.
This course provides an introduction to the study of structural inequalities that contribute to health disparities, with an emphasis on geographic, identity-based, or virtual communities as the focus for research and intervention. It also considers the social justice implications and potential effectiveness of public health policies and programs and investigates the value of participatory community interventions in prevention, health promotion, and care with individuals, families, and community members.
The expected enrolment is approximately 25 students. Candidates should possess a MA or higher in Sociology or related Human Services disciplines and have a record of research and undergraduate teaching.
A Curriculum Vitae and proposed course syllabus should be sent electronically to:
Dr. Erin Steuter
Actin Head, Department of Sociology
Email: esteuter@mta.ca
Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2024.