Department of Sociology – Limited-Term Appointment

Department of Sociology

The Department of Sociology at Bishop’s University invites applications for a full-time 24-month limited term appointment in the area of Criminology, Law, and Social Policy, beginning July 1, 2026
. An ability to teach courses in research methods is an asset but is not a requirement. As a full member of the department, the successful candidate will teach three courses per semester (fall and winter), participate in meetings and committees, and maintain an active research program. Candidates must possess a PhD (or be nearing completion), a research program in the area of study, a demonstrated history of teaching excellence, and be legally eligible to work in Canada as of July 1, 2026.

More information about Bishop’s University and the Department of Sociology can be found at

Bishop’s University offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programs as well as selected graduate programs, with a strong emphasis on dynamic and effective teaching, experiential learning, and research and knowledge mobilization. Located in the beautiful Eastern Townships southeast of Montreal, our riverside campus has a growing and vibrant research culture, cohesive community, and collegial faculty, and staff.

Bishop’s University observes an equal access employment in public bodies for women, visible minorities, ethnic minority, Indigenous and disabled people (including the possibility of accommodation during the selection process). Candidates who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the process may contact Human Resources at  In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, but all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Application packages are due March 16, 2026 and should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for three references. Please email your application package to the administrative assistant to the Dean of Social Sciences,
Monetta Gallichon at so

Bishop’s University is located in the beautiful Eastern Townships southeast of Montreal, on the unceded traditional lands of the Abenaki people. Meeting and working in this privileged location are a constant reminder of the need for continued conversations about the importance of decolonization and reconciliation, not just as abstract concepts, but as difficult ongoing processes to be worked on.

Le Département de sociologie de l’Université Bishop’s invite les candidatures pour un poste à temps plein d’une durée déterminée de 24 mois dans le domaine de la criminologie, du droit et des politiques sociales, débutant le 1ᵉʳ juillet 2026. La capacité d’enseigner des cours en méthodes de recherche constitue un atout, mais n’est pas obligatoire. En tant que membre à part entière du département, la personne retenue enseignera trois cours par semestre (automne et hiver), participera aux réunions et aux comités, et maintiendra un programme de recherche actif.

Les candidat
· e·s doivent détenir un doctorat (ou être en voie de l’obtenir), avoir un programme de recherche dans le domaine d’étude, démontrer un historique d’excellence en enseignement, et être légalement autorisé
· e·s à travailler au Canada au 1ᵉʳ juillet 2026. Pour plus d’information sur l’Université Bishop’s et le Département de sociologie, veuillez consulter le site

L’Université Bishop’s offre un large éventail de programmes de premier cycle ainsi que certains programmes de deuxième cycle fortement axés sur un enseignement dynamique et efficace, sur l’apprentissage par l’expérience, sur la recherche et la mobilisation des connaissances. Situé dans la superbe région des Cantons-de-l’Est, au sudest de Montréal, notre campus riverain offre un environnement de recherche stimulant, au sein d’une communauté solidaire et collaborative.

L’Université Bishop’s prône l’équité en matière d’emploi dans l’administration publique et encourage les membres des peuples autochtones, des minorités visibles et ethniques, les personnes handicapées et les femmes à postuler…