Credit Contract Appointment, Feminist Theory

About the Department of Sociology and Anthropology

The Department of Sociology & Anthropology currently offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Arts Honours degree programs with majors in Sociology and Anthropology. The Sociology program focuses on a strong foundation in sociological theory, methods, and social inequality, including intersections of gender, race and social class. For more information on our Department, please visit

http://www.mtroyal.ca/ProgramsCourses/FacultiesSchoolsCentres/Arts/Departments/SociologyAnthropology/index.htm 

About the Role

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Arts at Mount Royal University, invites applications for a part-time sessional appointment for the Fall semester (September 3, 2026 to December 22, 2026). We are seeking instructors with the ability to teach the following course:

Sociology 4435 Feminist Theory 

• Wednesdays 1:00 pm - 3:50 pm In person

This advanced theory course examines a range of feminist theories. The contents of this course will speak back to and disrupt the sociological canons. Students of this course will engage with theoretical works traditionally excluded from the realm of sociological theory. Inquiries about the position can be sent to Dr. Mary-Lee Mulholland, Chair of Sociology and Anthropology at mmulholland@mtroyal.ca

Responsibilities

• Instruction: course delivery including preparation of course outline, course activities, lesson preparation and assessments, and course Blackboard site; and
• Administration: submit course attendance sheets, course outline signature forms, input final grades upon course completion, and participate in scheduled program meetings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Sociology, with preference for applicants who are either pursuing a Ph.D or those who have completed their Ph.D in Sociology. 
• Demonstrated record of research or teaching experience and scholarly expertise on intersectional feminist theories, Black Feminist Theories, Critical Race theory, Feminist works from the Global South, and/or Indigenous feminist theory. 
• A preference for candidates who incorporate critical sociology, Indigenous ways of knowing, and/or decolonization into their core course content
• The successful candidate will be required to provide the University with academic transcripts from their degree-granting institutions. Employment contracts will be rescinded if the requirements are not met.

Closing date: Open until a suitable candidate is found

Applicants are required to submit a complete dossier, including a 1) two-page cover letter that comments on which course(s) they are applying for and their teaching philosophy and expertise related to the course topic, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) list of three references, and 4) demonstration of teaching abilities (for example, 1 sample course outline and student evaluations). Due to the short turnaround, a course outline specifically for the courses you are requesting is not required.