Assistant Professor (Limited Term) - Department of Sociology (Gender and Sexualities)

Trent University invites applications for a one-year limited term faculty position in the Department of Sociology at the rank of Assistant Professor to start August 15, 2026. The Department of Sociology is seeking an outstanding early career scholar who is committed to an intersectional approach to gender and sexualities with a preference for research related to the global south. This position is located at Trent’s Peterborough Campus and is subject to budgetary approval.  The applicable salary scale can be found in the Trent University Faculty Association Collective Agreement and will be determined closer to the start date, in accordance with the Agreement.

Trent University is the top-ranked primarily undergraduate university in Ontario, Canada with a record of excellence in both teaching and research. The Department of Sociology offers research informed, pedagogically innovative and community engaged undergraduate programs in Trent’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The successful candidate will contribute to the Department of Sociology’s core area of methods, and its specializations in social justice and equity studies and health studies. In particular, we seek a scholar who primarily uses sociological approaches to gender and sexuality, in intersection with racialization and/or health studies. Information about the Department of Sociology can be found at www.trentu.ca/sociology.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. (or be close to completion by the date of appointment) in Sociology or in a closely related field. This is a teaching intensive position and responsibilities will include course delivery in the Department of Sociology, continued engagement in a high quality research program and participation in the operations of the department. The successful candidate should have a demonstrated capacity for excellence in undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to teach the following courses: SOCI 2430 Sociology of Gender; SOCI 3440 Sexualities and the Social; SOCI 4630 Advanced Seminar in Gender, as well as SOCI 2151 Researching Social Life and two sections of SOCI 3151 Practising Social Research.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit applications in a single PDF format by email to sociologyjobs@trentu.ca, specifying “Limited Term Appointment in Gender and Sexuality” in the subject heading. Applications should include a cover letter and curriculum vitae (with confirmation of legal eligibility to work in Canada); a research statement and examples of significant scholarship; a teaching portfolio including a teaching philosophy statement and evidence of teaching effectiveness such as syllabi and a summary of teaching evaluations; and the names and contact information of three (3) individuals who may be asked to provide confidential letters of reference.

Review of applications will begin on May 27, 2026.

Trent University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Preference will be given to candidates from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous People (First Nations, Inuit and Metis),  persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities or racialized groups and LGBTQ2+ people.

Trent University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of a document/publication, please contact sociologyjobs@trentu.ca.

For further information about this position, please email Momin Rahman, Chair, Department of Sociology, Trent University, mominrahman@trentu.ca.

While all applicants are thanked for their interest and applications to this position, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.