Employment
Per Course Instructor Teaching Opportunities, Winter Semester 2026
Subject to sufficient enrolment and budget availability, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences invites applications for Per Course Instructors to teach courses in Criminology during the Winter 2026 semester. Appointments will be made in accordance with the provisions in the MUN-LUMUN Collective Agreement. Applicants are required to submit:
- a letter of application,
- a curriculum vitae,
- a teaching dossier, and
- the names and contact information of three referees
These materials should be addressed to Professor John McLevey, Head, Department of Sociology, and submitted no later than Wednesday, October 29.
Please note that applications will only be considered once all required materials have been received. Applicants are responsible for ensuring the completeness of their application packages.
Preference will be given to candidates with at least two years of teaching experience in Criminology or a closely related field.
CRIM PCI Positions Winter 2026
CRIM 2200 (Introduction to Corrections)
Online, one section
The Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Memorial University is seeking an instructor for CRIM 2200, Introduction to Corrections.
CRIM 2200 requires an in-depth knowledge of the criminal justice system in Canada, familiarity with the history of punishment and corrections, understanding of professionals’ roles and responsibilities in the justice system, the purposes of prison, the classification of incarcerated individuals, knowledge of prison subculture and violence inside prisons, and community corrections.
CRIM 3000 (Crime, Victims and the Justice System)
Online, one section
The Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Memorial University is seeking an instructor for CRIM 3000, Crime, Victims and the Justice System.
CRIM 3000 will provide an opportunity to explore contemporary victim issues, in particular, as they relate to enhancing police and criminal justice responses and sensitivity to the needs of victims. The course will explore different types of victimization, encourage critical analysis and understanding of the impact of the CJS on victims and the role of the victim in bringing about progressive and positive changes in the CJS. It will consider recent legislative developments, programs, services and emerging issues and discuss how victim engagement can promote public confidence in the administration of justice.
A PhD in Criminology or a closely related field (e.g., Sociology, Legal Studies, Law & Public Policy) is preferred. Applicants with Master’s degree in Criminology or a closely related discipline will also be considered. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
Memorial University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, aboriginal people and people with disabilities. Please complete the Per Course Teaching Application for the positions described above and send to: Dr. John McLevey Professor & Head Department of Sociology Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Memorial University St. John’s, NL, Canada sociology@mun.ca