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STAFF & FACULTY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
There are no current postings.
We also hire faculty into term appointments for a specified period of time for courses taught in FCCS. Sessional Lecturers teach and/or perform related duties, including course coordination or lab supervision, for a period of less than 12 months. Lecturers teach and perform related duties which may also include faculty administrative responsibilities. They are hired for a period of one, two or three years.
The Department of Creative Studies requires instructors to teach the following sections in Terms 1 and 2 of the academic year starting September 2022.
The ideal candidates will be practicing artists with relevant university teaching experience and a completed graduate degree (MA, MFA, or PhD) in a relevant discipline. The available courses are listed below. In keeping with UBC policy and in conjunction with FCCS initiatives we strongly encourage candidates whose teaching and practice engage Indigenous perspectives.
Term 1 – September 1, 2022 to December 30, 2022
ARTH 395.001 – Renaissance Europe in a Global Context
Term 2 – January 9, 2023 to April 30, 2023
ARTH 203.001 – Global Contemporary Art
ARTH 396.001 – Seventeenth-Century European Art in a Global Context
More information about the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies can be found at: https://fccs.ok.ubc.ca.
Please email your application electronically to recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca, with the subject line
ARTH 2022 Winter application. Indicate which course you are applying for in your cover letter.
Applications will consist of
In the case of new applicants to UBCO, applications will consist of the above plus a transcript of academic records.
New applicants must also arrange to have at least two confidential letters of reference sent to the same email address, with the subject line Reference letter -ARTH. Documents must be submitted in electronic format as e-mail attachments. Acceptable formats include Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (PDF).
Inquiries can be sent to Denise Kenney, Head, Department of Creative Studies at denise.kenney@ubc.ca
The deadline for application is: May 15, 2022
The Department of Creative Studies requires instructors to teach the following sections in Terms 1 and 2 of the academic year starting September 2022.
The ideal candidates will be practicing artists with relevant university teaching experience and a completed graduate degree (MA, MFA, or PhD) in a relevant discipline. The available courses are listed below. In keeping with UBC policy and in conjunction with FCCS initiatives we strongly encourage candidates whose teaching and practice engage Indigenous perspectives.
Term 1 – September 1, 2022 to December 30, 2022
CRWR 160.002 – Introduction to Fiction & Drama
CRWR 217.001 – Intermediate Workshop in Creative Writing: Fiction
CRWR 384. 001 – Spoken Word
CRWR 380. 001 – Writing of the Short Story
CRWR 473.001 – Community Learning
Term 2 – January 9, 2023 to April 30, 2023
CRWR 150.001 – Introduction to Poetry & Non Fiction
CRWR 250. 001 – Screenwriting (TAUGHT ONLINE)
More information about the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies can be found at: https://fccs.ok.ubc.ca.
Please email your application electronically to recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca, with the subject line CRWR 2022 Winter application. Indicate which course you are applying for in your cover letter.
Applications will consist of
In the case of new applicants to UBCO, applications will consist of the above plus a transcript of academic records.
New applicants must also arrange to have at least two confidential letters of reference sent to the same email address, with the subject line Reference letter -CRWR. Documents must be submitted in electronic format as e-mail attachments. Acceptable formats include Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (PDF).
Inquiries can be sent to Denise Kenney, Head, Department of Creative Studies at denise.kenney@ubc.ca
The deadline for application is: May 15, 2022
The Department of English and Cultural Studies requires instructors to teach one or more sections of the following courses in Terms 1 and 2 of the Winter Session:
Term 1 – September 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022
ENGL 109: Studies in Composition (Enhanced) (6 credits, spanning both terms)
ENGL 112: Studies in Composition
ENGL 150: Introduction to Literary Genre
ENGL 155/DIHU 155: Writing and Making Technology in the Humanities
Term 2 – January 9, 2023 to April 30, 2023
ENGL 109: Studies in Composition (Enhanced) (6 credits, spanning both terms)
ENGL 112: Studies in Composition
ENGL 150: Introduction to Literary Genre
ENGL 239: The Bible in English Literature
CORH 205: Communication in the Social Sciences
The minimum requirement is a completed M.A. in the field and significant teaching experience at the post-secondary level. Preference will be given to applicants with a PhD in the field.
For the DIHU courses, candidates should have expertise in digital humanities represented by course work, individual- or project-based research specialty, or teaching experience. Specialties may include electronic literature, programming and scripting languages, digital textual editing, UX/UI development, or critical approaches to technology. Candidates should be able to lead project-based courses that teach both digital skills and humanities critical approaches.
Please email your application to recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca, with the subject line English Term Application-2022W. Documents must be submitted in electronic format as e-mail attachments. Acceptable formats include Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (PDF).
Applications will consist of
In the case of new applicants to UBCO, applications will consist of the above plus a transcript of academic records. New applicants must also arrange to have at least three confidential letters of reference sent to the same email address, with the subject line Reference letter – English term.
Inquiries can be sent to michael.treschow@ubc.ca
The deadline for application is June 10, 2022.
The Department of Creative Studies requires instructors to teach the following sections in Terms 1 and 2 of the academic year starting September 2022.
The ideal candidates will be practicing artists with relevant university teaching experience and a completed graduate degree (MA, MFA, or PhD) in a relevant discipline. The available courses are listed below. In keeping with UBC policy and in conjunction with FCCS initiatives we strongly encourage candidates whose teaching and practice engage Indigenous perspectives.
Term 1 – September 1, 2022 to December 30, 2022
VISA 106. 001 – Introduction to Digital Media I
VISA 102.002 – Drawing I
VISA 282.001 – Drawing III
VISA 102.003 – Drawing I
VISA 215.002 – Painting I
VISA 322S.001- Advanced Sculpture I
Term 2 – January 9, 2023 to April 30, 2023
VISA 137.001 – Introduction to Art
VISA 266.001 – 2D Animation
VISA 283.001 – Drawing IV
VISA 300T.002 – Advanced Drawing
VISA 245.001 – Sculpture II
VISA 322T.001 – Advanced Practice Sculpture I
VISA 269.001 – Strategies in Digital Art: Virtual Worlds
VISA 105.001 – Three-Dimensional Art Practices II
VISA 105.002 – Three-Dimensional Art Practices II
More information about the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies can be found at: https://fccs.ok.ubc.ca.
Please email your application electronically to recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca, with the subject line VISA 2022 Winter application. Indicate which course you are applying for in your cover letter.
Applications will consist of
In the case of new applicants to UBCO, applications will consist of the above plus a transcript of academic records.
New applicants must also arrange to have at least two confidential letters of reference sent to the same email address, with the subject line Reference letter -VISA. Documents must be submitted in electronic format as e-mail attachments. Acceptable formats include Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (PDF).
Inquiries can be sent to Denise Kenney, Head, Department of Creative Studies at denise.kenney@ubc.ca
The deadline for application is May 15, 2022
The Department of English and Cultural Studies invites applications for a Lecturer in Digital Humanities for a 12 month period, starting on August 1, 2022. The successful candidate will take an active part in delivering and administering courses in the Digital Humanities (DIHU) course code, most of which are cross-listed with English (ENGL), and will primarily instruct students enrolled in the Bachelor of Media Studies degree and/or students who are fulfilling the various English requirements of other undergraduate degrees.
Candidates must have a completed Ph.D. in English, Digital Humanities, or a closely related field, a proven track record of outstanding teaching in the field, and experience and/or training in teaching English composition to students from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds.
The teaching load will normally be 3 courses in each winter semester and 1 course in the summer (7 total per year). The successful candidate will primarily be assigned to teach the following courses in the Winter and Summer sessions: multiple sections of
Candidates should have expertise in critical digital humanities approaches to technology with an emphasis on literary study and a strong grounding in composition and argumentation. Technical aptitudes may include, but are not limited to, the following: text encoding and digital editions; digital mapping; programming; critical making; and multimedia analysis.
Please email your application to recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca, with the subject line DH Lecturer. Documents must be submitted in electronic format as e-mail attachments. Acceptable formats include Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (PDF).
Applications will consist of:
In the case of new applicants to UBCO, applications must also include:
Inquiries can be sent to the Head of English and Cultural Studies, Dr. Michael Treschow, at michael.treschow@ubc.ca.
The deadline for applications is April 14, 2022.
All positions are subject to funding. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The Department of English and Cultural Studies invites applications for a Lecturer in English commencing August 1, 2022. This position will will take an active part in delivering and administering composition courses, he successful candidate will primarily be assigned to teach English composition courses:
Candidates must have a completed Ph.D. in English or a closely related field, and a proven track record of outstanding teaching in the field. Experience and/or training in teaching English composition to mulit-language learners will be an asset.
Please email your application to recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca, with the subject line English Lecturer. Documents must be submitted in electronic format as e-mail attachments. Acceptable formats include Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (PDF).
Applications will consist of:
In the case of new applicants to UBCO, applications must also include:
Inquiries can be sent to the Head of English and Cultural Studies, Dr. Michael Treschow, at michael.treschow@ubc.ca.
The deadline for applications is April 30, 2022.
Each academic year, we have openings for Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) and possibly Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTAs) for courses in FCCS for the September and January terms. Individual faculty also offer Research Assistant positions for both graduate and undergraduate students. RAs are employment opportunities for qualified students offered by faculty members with research grants and contracts.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.