Assistant Professor, Sociology, University of Alberta
SOC 535 Graduate Seminar in Contemporary Sociological Theory
SOC 492 Queering the Social
SOC 301 Sociology of Gender
SOC 335 Themes in Contemporary Social Theory
SOC 212 Classical Social Theory
Teaching
Effective teaching seeks to change society in substantive ways; therefore I strive to assist students in recognizing the values and ideologies that are embedded in texts and social and cultural practices.
My teaching has a strong focus on social justice, which is informed by my research on gender, sexuality, and the environment. In order to promote global citizenship, I help students develop their skills in social criticism by facilitating debate on topical social issues, while striving to maintain a safe and supportive classroom environment.
In the classroom, I make use of new pedagogical technologies such as virtual reality in order to develop critical thinking skills and explore the connections between empathy, embodiment, and social justice.