Faculty & staff
Current Social Sciences faculty and staff can refer to the for additional forms, documents, and resources.
Announcements
Warren Magnusson 1947-2025
April 22, 2025
Political theorist scholar, teacher, colleague 28 January 1947- 2 April 2025 We regret to report that Professor Warren Magnusson passed away in Vancouver on April 2nd. Warren joined...
UVic Sustainability Scholar, Matt Britton
April 17, 2025
The UVic Sustainability Scholars Program offers paid internships to graduate students to advance applied sustainabililty research projects for community, government, Indigenous...
UVic Sustainability Scholar, Sabrina Skotnitsky
April 17, 2025
The UVic Sustainability Scholars Program offers paid internships to graduate students to advance applied sustainabililty research projects for community, government, Indigenous and not-for-profit...
How human impact threatens animal cultures
April 7, 2025
Discover how human impact threatens animal cultures and what it means for our understanding of behavior. Researchers highlight the importance of preserving these insights for future conservation...
REACH Awards, social sciences
March 13, 2025
The REACH Awards recognize outstanding achievement at the University of Victoria. They honour the extraordinary teachers and researchers who lead the way in dynamic learning and make a meaningful...
Submit an idea for a story
Social sciences faculty and staff can submit a story idea to the Faculty Communications Officer using the secure form.
New hires
Welcome to our new regular faculty hires for 2024/2025!
Environmental Studies
Ryan Hilperts, Assistant Teaching Professor
Area of expertise: Environment, community engagement and education
Political Science
Colin Chia, Assistant Professor
Area of expertise: International relations, political economy, technology governance
Psychology
Jessica Rourke, Assistant Teaching Professor
Area of expertise: Teaching of psychology, forgiveness, restorative justice
Jonathan Rush, Assistant Professor
Area of expertise: Lifespan Health and Development
Sociology
Eugene Dim, Lecturer
Area of expertise: Criminology, political sociology, intimate partner violence, gender
Michael Ma, Associate Teaching Professor
Area of expertise: Contemporary political theory, community advocacy, immigration and resettlement
Faculty & staff postings
At UVic, we combine outstanding scholarship with inspired teaching and community engagement. We’re committed to recruiting, developing and retaining people who help us build a better future.
Research resources
Research funding
Our faculty is committed to world-class research. We are supported by research funding from a variety of sources that totals close to $10 million annually.
Internal funding (check eligibility before applying)
- Centre for Global Studies Fellowships
- Centre for Studies in Religion and Society Awards and Fellowships
UVic internal grants:
External funding (most common)
International research support
- Funding for conducting research abroad and participating in international activities
- Funding for hosting visiting scholars, research students and postdocs
Research proposal deadlines
In order to allow time for application review and approval, your relevant research proposal paperwork must be in the Dean’s Office at least two weeks before the applicable external deadline.
The Dean’s Office needs to see a completed Research Application Summary Form, which the Chair or Director should have already signed, and also a copy of the entire grant application, including the proposed budget.
- New Frontiers in Research Fund deadlines
- NSERC deadlines
- SSHRC deadlines
Awards & honours
The Faculty of Social Sciences celebrates teaching and research excellence at UVic. Please join us in congratulating our award recipients.