Dr. Jane Pulkingham

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Biography

Jane Pulkingham is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Simon Fraser University. Currently, she serves as the Senior Advisor for Academic Affairs in the Office of the Provost and Vice President Academic. With extensive experience in leadership roles, she previously held the position of Dean for the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences from 2016 to 2021, and Associate Dean from 2013 to 2015. Her research focuses on the institutional context of inequality, public policy, labor markets, social welfare policy, and family law. She is a co-editor of the International Journal of Social Research Methodology and has received SSHRC funding for significant partnerships. Pulkingham has authored over 60 publications, including several books addressing social welfare policy in the Canadian context. Her work has appeared in leading journals and has contributed to impactful policy reports. She earned her PhD and MA in Sociology and Social Policy from the University of Edinburgh.

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Experience

Professor

— Present

Simon Fraser University • Burnaby, BC

Currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.

Senior Advisor (Academic Affairs)

— Present

Simon Fraser University • Burnaby, BC

Serving in the Office of the Provost and Vice President Academic.

Dean

— Present

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences • Simon Fraser University

Oversaw the Faculty and its academic programs.

Associate Dean

— Present

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences • Simon Fraser University

Assisted in managing the academic operations of the Faculty.

Chair

— Present

Department of Sociology and Anthropology • Simon Fraser University

Led the Department and its scholarly activities.

Requirements for Simon Fraser University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:93
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field
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Department of Philosophy