The Department of Sociology at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Health Sociology. Position Number: 08556.

The appointment will begin on July 1, 2010, or soon thereafter. The ideal candidate would bring a cross-national or comparative, theoretically informed approach to the sociological study of the social determinants of health inequality, such as the way income and wealth are distributed in society. Candidates who study the intersections of class, gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, and aging as sources of disparities in population health will also be considered. Preference will be given to a candidate with a Ph.D. in Sociology by the commencement of the appointment, but applicants in related disciplines may be considered. The successful candidate must have demonstrated competence in teaching and research. Duties for this position include undergraduate and graduate teaching, graduate supervision, research in the candidate’s area of expertise, and service within the University and the community. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified individuals, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The Department of Sociology at the University of Manitoba is the second largest department in the Faculty of Arts. Our faculty and students form an active and collegial community committed to excellence in teaching and research. We offer undergraduate programs in Sociology and Criminology and M.A. and Ph.D. programs. Further information concerning the Department and the University may be obtained from http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/sociology/

In order to expedite the selection process, the following documents should be provided to the Search Committee: 1) a letter of application, 2) a statement of how the applicant’s program of study qualifies her/him for the position sought, 3) a brief statement of teaching interests and evidence of effective teaching 4) a curriculum vitae, 5) three confidential letters of reference to be received directly from the applicant’s referees and 6) sample of written work. Applications are to be sent to:

Dr. Elizabeth Comack, Head
Department of Sociology
318 Isbister Building
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
Canada R3T 2N2
Email: comack@cc.umanitoba.ca
Phone: (204) 474-9673

Deadline for initial review of applications is November 2, 2009. If necessary, the review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Application materials, including letters of reference will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitas may be provided to participating members of the search process.