Job DescriptionOulton College is seeking a faculty member with a Master's degree to teach a Sociology course within their degree program.
The course explores the bases of discrimination, exclusion, and inequity and experiences of racialized and poor persons, sex/gender minorities, and persons with various levels of visible and invisible abilities. It is designed to help the student gain a greater understanding of, and have empathy for, some of the resulting lifelong experiences of individuals in their care.
The course start date is May 2026, offered in a 15-week semester (3 hours per week of teaching)
Key Responsibilities
Deliver course content through lectures
Facilitate student learning in areas including:
Identify research and theory that explains discrimination, exclusion, and inequity on various bases such as race/ethnicity, sex/gender, class, ability, and other factors.
Discuss some of the sociological, cultural, and economic origins, and experiences, that impact discrimination, exclusion, and inequity
Identify various ways that discrimination, exclusion, and inequity enter societal structures and processes and subsequently individual experiences.
Grade assignments, exams, and learning activities
Provide timely, constructive feedback to students
Foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment
Collaborate with faculty and program teams as required
Requirements
Requirements
Master’s degree or PhD in Sociology or a closely related discipline
Experience teaching at the post-secondary level, with demonstrated ability to engage and support degree-level learners, is considered a strong asset
Strong understanding of learning outcomes, assessment design, and academic standards aligned with undergraduate education
Excellent communication, organizational, and instructional skills
Demonstrated ability to foster critical thinking, academic writing, and scholarly inquiry in students
Benefits
Benefits
Scheduling flexibility, with opportunities to teach during daytime or evening hours (after 4:00 PM)
Part-time commitment designed to complement existing professional responsibilities
Opportunity for more hours if needed - lots of teaching opportunities available!
Opportunity to contribute to a growing degree program and support student success
Collaborative academic environment with engaged faculty and leadership
Potential for future contracts or other assignments