SOST 203/CRIM 203-991 - Introduction to Social Research Methods - Winter 2027 - Face-to-Face

SOST 203/CRIM 203-991 - Introduction to Social Research Methods - Winter 2027 - Face-to-Face

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Per the URFA Collective Agreement 2021-2027: Applications for sessional lecturer positions shall include a curriculum vitae and a teaching dossier. This shall be kept on file for up to three years. These academic staff members may then make a written application to the relevant academic unit for upcoming teaching positions without including the entire file. Sessional Lecturers may also provide updated information to the file at any time.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada.

Position Details

Posting Summary

Competition Number	20260883SS
Position Title	SOST 203/CRIM 203-991 - Introduction to Social Research Methods - Winter 2027 - Face-to-Face
Faculty/Department	Faculty of Arts
Unit	Arts-Sociology and Social Studies
Employee Group	URFA
CUPE 5791 Job Family	N/A
Category	Sessional
Number of Vacancies	1
Position Summary	SOST 203: Introduction to Social Research Methods. An introduction to the social research process and the ethical dilemmas faced by social scientists. A survey of the essential procedures for investigating social research problems, including writing literature reviews, stating testable hypotheses, specifying conceptual and operational definitions for relevant concepts, sampling, and selecting appropriate methods for data collection.
Position Requirements	- M.A. in Sociology or a related social science field required; Ph.D. preferred. - Demonstrated competence to teach the course subject matter. - Demonstrated successful experience in university-level teaching.
Physical Demands
Pay Grade	Faculty Sessional
Salary Range	As per URFA Collective Agreement
Status	Term
Work Hours	This course is scheduled to be Face-to-Face at the University of Regina. The class is scheduled for Wednesdays, 1900-2145. Instructors are expected to have one office hour per week. Sessional Lecturers may have preparatory work to do before the start date and sometimes may have to deal with grading tasks after the termination date.
Course Modality	Face to Face
Course Dates and Time	January 6, 2027 - April 12, 2027
Duration (if Term/Temporary)	January 1 - April 30, 2027
Full-Time/Part-Time	Other
Preference Posting	No Preference
Target Posting	Not Targeted

Additional Information

Contact Information	Sociology & Social Studies department. [email protected]
Job Open Date	10/16/2026
Job Close Date	10/30/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Special Application Instructions	Per the URFA Collective Agreement 2021-2027: Applications for sessional lecturer positions shall include a curriculum vitae and a teaching dossier. This shall be kept on file for up to three years. These academic staff members may then make a written application to the relevant academic unit for upcoming teaching positions without including the entire file. Sessional Lecturers may also provide updated information to the file at any time. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada.
Diversity Statement	The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.

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1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Letter of Reference 1
5. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
6. Sample Course Outlines
7. Teaching Dossier

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