Instructor, Sociology

Employment Group

VIUFA

Position Number

00276

Division

Faculty of Social Sciences

Department

Sociology

Campus

Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.

Location

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Country

Canada

Appointment Type

temporary part-time

Workload

One 3-credit course.

Pay Level

VIUFA F2: temporary instructional.

Starting Salary

$8,196.30 per assigned course consisting of three workload hours. The rate for any courses requiring fewer or greater hours shall be prorated based on this standard.

Appointment Start Date

11-Aug-2025

Appointment End Date

26-Dec-2025

Additional Information

Subject to funding and enrolment. Appointment may end early or be extended.

Applicant Documents

CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Philosophy, Qualifications , Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference

Posted Date

24-Jul-2025

Closing Date

06-Aug-2025

Job Reference

2765

Duties:

Teach one undergraduate course (Introduction to Sociology). Instruction includes preparation and delivery of online asynchronous lectures, assessment and evaluation of students, facilitation of students' learning, and provision of student support during office hours.

The course:

Fall 2025
SOCI 111 F25W02 - Introduction to Sociology
Delivery mode: Online Asynchronous

Course descriptions and more information about the Sociology Department can be found at: https://www.viu.ca/programs/arts-humanities-social-sciences/sociology-ba.

Required Qualifications:

• A PhD in Sociology from an accredited institution
• Recent experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching online
• Demonstrated knowledge of course content

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching Introduction to Sociology
• Experience teaching small classes in an inclusive institutional environment
• Experience using Desire2Learn

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

Note:

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.