Term Adjunct Positions Available 2026-2027 Academic Year

The Department of Sociology at Queen’s University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates interested in teaching an in person undergraduate course during the 2026-2027 academic year. Candidates should have a Ph.D, and teaching experience at the university level in Sociology.  Fall term appointments are for the period September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, with classes in session from September 8, 2026, to December 8, 2026.  Winter term appointments are for the period January 1, 2027, to April 30, 2027, with classes in session from January 4, 2027, to April 5, 2027.  

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.  Please indicate in your application if you have a valid legal work status in Canada. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool. In order to support your employment at Queen’s, we require you to indicate whether or not you will need a work permit.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during this process, please contact: Barbra Lalonde, Hub 1 Manager at bb13@queensu.ca

The academic staff at Queen's University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Queen's University Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University, which is posted at 2022-26 -Queen's University- QUFA Collective Agreement. 

Applications should include a complete and current curriculum vitae, letters of reference from two (2) referees, and any other relevant materials the candidate wishes to submit for consideration such as a letter of intent, teaching dossier, etc. 

Please arrange to have applications and supporting letters sent directly to the attention of: 

Dr. Martin Hand, Department Head
Department of Sociology
Queen’s University
Kingston Ontario Canada K7L 3N6
Email:  Hub1-HR@queensu.ca

Applications will be received until April 14, 2026.  Review of applications will commence shortly thereafter, and the final appointment is subject to budgetary approval.  Additional information about the Department of Sociology can be found at  https://www.queensu.ca/sociology

As part of the application process at Queen’s University, our recruitment process uses Artificial Intelligence (AI), as defined under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, to ask job-related questions and assess suitability for hire. All final hiring decisions are made using non-AI related processes.

Please review course descriptions, term and enrollment capacities below. Course descriptions are also available within the Academic Calendar.