"Assistant Professor in Criminology"

The Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts and Science invites applications for an entry-level, full-time, tenure-track appointment in Criminology at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2026, subject to final budgetary approval.

The Department of Sociology at MacEwan offers a General Sociology degree and a stream in Criminology. You will have expertise in Criminology, Socio-Legal Studies, or Criminal Justice and will contribute to the Department’s Criminology curriculum. You will demonstrate excellence, or clear promise of excellence, in teaching both junior and senior undergraduate level courses, and identify how you complement and enhance existing strengths in the Sociology program and contribute to MacEwan’s Strategic Vision.

You must have, or be close to completion of, a terminal degree in Sociology, Criminology, Socio-Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, or a related field and will demonstrate a primary commitment to undergraduate teaching bolstered by an ongoing research program.

You will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including recent teaching evaluations), statement of research interests, a sample of scholarly work, unofficial academic transcripts, and the names and contact information of three professional referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Department Chair to provide three (3) letters of reference sent directly from referees. Only selected candidates will be required to submit official transcripts sent directly from the institutions where you completed your degrees.

Questions about this opportunity may be addressed to Dr. Michael Gulayets, Department Chair of Sociology, at gulayetsm@macewan.ca.

To apply, please head to our MacEwan University Opportunities Page, select the job opportunity and click Apply Now. If you require assistance, please contact us at careers@macewan.ca. (Competition No. 25.10.270).

A review of applications will begin Nov 9, 2025, and continue until a suitable candidate is found. If you are experiencing technical difficulties when submitting your application, please try submitting through a different browser (i.e., Safari, Firefox, Chrome, etc.). If the issue persists, please send a screenshot of the error message to careers@macewan.ca so we can assist and ensure your application is received.

This position is included under the Faculty Association collective agreement. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.