Full-Time Tenure-Track as Assistant Professor in Sociology

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Arts 

Department: Sociology 

Campus: Waterloo 

Employee Group: WLUFA 

Requisition ID: 10659 

The Department of Sociology at Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo campus) invites applications for a Tenure-Track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek applicants with expertise in the Sociology of Work and Professions, with the ability to teach sociological theory. The position will begin July 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval.

Anticipated Salary Range: $90K to $110K.  Actual salary to be commensurate with experience.

The Department of Sociology is one of the largest departments in the Faculty of Arts at Laurier and is characterized by research and teaching strengths in the areas of equity and social justice. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain and advance a research program in the sociology of work and professions. We are looking for proven research excellence (e.g., publications, other dissemination of scholarly work, grants or awards etc.) in this field and as appropriate for stage of career. The candidate will be expected to teach elective courses in the sociology of work and professions as well as required courses in sociological theory. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience and pedagogical excellence in these areas. Departmental service is an important component of this position, and previous administrative experience will be considered an asset.

A Ph.D. (or ABD with doctorate awarded by July 1, 2026) is a required qualification. We will give preference to candidates with doctorates in Sociology; however, sociologists with doctoral degrees in closely related disciplines will be considered. The candidate’s record of research and scholarship should demonstrate their expertise in the sociology of work and professions.

The department recognizes that Wilfrid Laurier’s Waterloo campus is located on the Haldimand Tract, traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Aligned with Laurier’s Action Plan for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Indigeneity (https://www.wlu.ca/about/discover-laurier/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/index.html), the Department of Sociology is strongly committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in our hiring process and consideration of candidates with lived experience. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from diverse and equity-deserving groups to apply.

Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier, 1-2 page statement of current and prospective research interests, copies of recent publications related to the position, and contact information (address, telephone, and email) for three referees.

Applications are to be addressed to:

Dr. Dana Sawchuk

Chair, Department of Sociology

Wilfrid Laurier University

75 University Avenue West

Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5

WHERE TO SUBMIT: Click on APPLY NOW button (top-right, bottom-right).

Electronic submission of applications will be accepted until March 19, 2026, 11:59 PM.

Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Laurier’s core values. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from qualified members of the equity-deserving groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at indigenous@wlu.ca . Candidates from other equity deserving-groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at equity@wlu.ca. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obligated to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenships; however, all applicants must include one of the following statements in their cover letter:

Yes, I am a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada;

No, I am not a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

Members of designated groups must self-identify to be considered for employment equity. Candidates may self-identify, in confidence, to Dean Sofie Lachapelle, Dean of Arts (slachapelle@wlu.ca).  Further information on the equity policy can be found at https://www.wlu.ca/about/governance/assets/resources/8.4-employment-equity.html

Applicants are encouraged to address any career interruptions or special circumstances that may have affected their record of research and teaching, in accordance with SSHRC and NSERC definitions and guidelines. To obtain a copy of this job description in an accessible format, please hr@wlu.ca.

The Department of Sociology wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. All nominations and applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the Search Committee and a short list of candidates shall be interviewed. Only those applicants selected for the short list will be contacted.

Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.

Equity, diversity and creating a culture of inclusion are part of Laurier’s core values and central to the Laurier Strategy. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any minority sexual and gender identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity & Accessibility. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources. Contact information can be found at careers.wlu.ca/content/How-to-apply/

Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit www.wlu.ca/careers for additional information and the online application system. All applications must be submitted online. Please note, a CV and letter of introduction will be required in electronic form.