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STAFF & FACULTY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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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 invites applications for a full-time 12-month term Lecturer appointment in Creative Writing commencing September 2023.
The candidate will be expected to teach seven courses over the 12-month period, with a minimum of one of those being taught in the summer term. Courses for the position would include, but are not limited to include:
We are seeking candidates who have experience teaching in these areas and whose interests will complement and supplement those of our current instructors. Lecturers in the School are also expected to provide service to the Faculty and university. This could include participating in committees, supporting student clubs, and engaging in other activities to serve the campus community.
The ideal candidate will be a practicing writer with relevant university teaching experience and must hold a Master’s degree (MA or MFA) or Ph.D. in Creative Writing or a related field. The successful candidate will be expected to teach existing courses within the undergraduate and graduate programs, and provide service to the University and the community.
Preference will be given to candidates with strong teaching ability in narrative forms, including short- and long-form fiction, playwriting and screenwriting.
The position has responsibilities in teaching and service, and hiring decisions will be made based on the candidate’s potential to achieve excellence in these areas. We celebrate and embrace diversity, inclusion, equity, and Indigeneity within the Faculty.
Please email your application electronically to recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca with the subject line
CRWR Lecturer application. 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:
Details to include in each statement:
Teaching Statement: Please explain your teaching philosophy and/or teaching evaluations and give specific examples that have informed it. Include a description of your teaching interests and experience.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigeneity Statement: Please explain how contributions within your role will help advance a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenous reconciliation. Include evidence to support and ideas towards working with a diverse student body, creating an inclusive learning environment, and facilitating respectful engagement.
New applicants must also arrange to have three confidential letters of reference emailed to recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca with the subject line “CRWR reference letter”.
Inquiries can be sent to Shawn Serfas, Head, Department of Creative Studies at shawn.serfas@ubc.ca
Review of applications will begin May 29, 2023 with a deadline of May 26, 2023.
UBC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accessibility or special consideration accommodations are available on request for all applicants. To confidentially request accommodations, please contact Susan Cripps via email susan.cripps@ubc.ca
All positions are subject to funding and enrolment numbers and are governed by Part 7: Conditions of Appointment for Sessional Lecturers, Collective Agreement between the University of British Columbia and The Faculty Association of the University of British Columbia.
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; Canadians and permanent residents must be given priority.
The Department of English and Cultural Studies requires instructor(s) to teach the following sections in English or Cultural Studies in terms 1 and 2 of the Winter Session:
Term 2 – Jan. 1 – April 30, 2024
Term 1 – Sept. 1 – Dec. 31, 2023
Term 2 – Jan. 1 – April 30, 2024
For all courses listed, the minimum requirement is a completed MA in the field and significant teaching experience at the post-secondary level. Preference will be given to applicants with a PhD in the field.
Please email your application electronically to recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca with the subject line
Winter Term Application – ECS. 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 – ECS Winter Term posting.
Inquiries can be sent to Dr. Michael Treschow, Head, Department of English and Cultural Studies at michael.treschow@ubc.ca
The deadline for application is May 31, 2023
All positions are subject to funding and enrolment numbers and are governed by Part 7: Conditions of Appointment for Sessional Lecturers, Collective Agreement between the University of British Columbia and The Faculty Association of the University of British Columbia.
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; Canadians and permanent residents must be given priority.
The Department of English and Cultural Studies requires instructor(s) to teach the following sections in Communications and Rhetorics in terms 1 and 2 of the Winter Session:
Term 1 – Sept. 1 – Dec. 31, 2023
Term 2 – Jan. 1 – April 30, 2024
For all courses listed, the minimum requirement is a completed MA in the field and significant teaching experience at the post-secondary level. Preference will be given to applicants with a PhD in the field.
Please email your application electronically to recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca with the subject line
Winter Term Application – ECS. 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 – ECS Winter Term posting.
Inquiries can be sent to Dr. Michael Treschow, Head, Department of English and Cultural Studies at michael.treschow@ubc.ca
The deadline for application is May 31, 2023
All positions are subject to funding and enrolment numbers and are governed by Part 7: Conditions of Appointment for Sessional Lecturers, Collective Agreement between the University of British Columbia and The Faculty Association of the University of British Columbia.
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; Canadians and permanent residents must be given priority.
The Department of Creative Studies requires instructors to teach the following sections of Art History and Visual Culture in Term 1 and 2 of the academic year starting September 2023.
Term 1: September 5, 2023 – December 21, 2023
Term 2: January 8, 2024 – April 26, 2024
The ideal candidates will be practicing arts scholar 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.
Please email your application electronically to recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca, with the subject line
ARTH 2023 Winter Term application.
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 Shawn Serfas, Head, Department of Creative Studies at shawn.serfas@ubc.ca
The deadline for application is: May 31, 2023
All positions are subject to funding and enrolment numbers and are governed by UBC’s “Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional and Part-time Faculty Members.”
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.
The Department of Creative Studies requires instructors to teach the following sections of Visual Arts courses in Term 1 and 2 of the academic year starting September 2023.
Term 1: September 5, 2023 – December 21, 2023
Term 2: January 8, 2024 – April 26, 2024
The ideal candidates will be practicing artists with relevant university teaching experience and a degree in a relevant discipline (Masters degree preferred). 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.
Please email your application electronically to recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca, with the subject line
VISA 2023 Winter Term application.
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 Shawn Serfas, Head, Department of Creative Studies at shawn.serfas@ubc.ca
The deadline for application is: May 31, 2023
All positions are subject to funding and enrolment numbers and are governed by UBC’s “Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional and Part-time Faculty Members.”
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.
The Department of Creative Studies requires instructors to teach the following sections of Media Studies courses in Term 1 of the academic year starting September 2023.
Term 1: September 5, 2023 – December 21, 2023
The ideal candidates will be practicing digital arts scholar 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.
Please email your application electronically to recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca, with the subject line
MDST 2023 Winter Term application.
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 – MDST. 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 Shawn Serfas, Head, Department of Creative Studies at shawn.serfas@ubc.ca
The deadline for application is: May 31, 2023
All positions are subject to funding and enrolment numbers and are governed by UBC’s “Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional and Part-time Faculty Members.”
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.
The Department of Creative Studies requires instructors to teach the following sections of Creative Writing courses in Term 1 and 2 of the academic year starting September 2023.
Term 1: September 5, 2023 – December 21, 2023
Term 2: January 8, 2024 – April 26, 2024
The ideal candidates will be practicing artists with relevant university teaching experience and a degree in a relevant discipline (Masters degree preferred). 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.
Please email your application electronically to recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca, with the subject line
CRWR 2023 Winter Term application.
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 Shawn Serfas, Head, Department of Creative Studies at shawn.serfas@ubc.ca
The deadline for application is: May 31, 2023
All positions are subject to funding and enrolment numbers and are governed by UBC’s “Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional and Part-time Faculty Members.”
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.
The Department of Creative Studies requires instructors to teach the following section in Term 1 of the academic year starting September 2023.
Term 1: September 5, 2023 – December 21, 2023
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.
Please email your application electronically to recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca, with the subject line
CCS 2023 Winter Term application.
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 – CCS. 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 Shawn Serfas, Head, Department of Creative Studies at shawn.serfas@ubc.ca
The deadline for application is: May 31, 2023
All positions are subject to funding and enrolment numbers and are governed by UBC’s “Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional and Part-time Faculty Members.”
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.
The Department of Languages and World Literatures requires instructors to teach the following sections in Winter terms 2023/24.
Term 1: September 5, 2023 – December 21, 2023 (in-person)
Term 2: January 8, 2024 – April 26, 2024 (in-person)
Preference will be given to applicants with a PhD in the field and with experience teaching at the post-secondary level.
Please email your application electronically to recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca, with the subject line LWL Winter Term Application. 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 – LWL Winter Term Posting.
Inquiries can be sent to: anderson.araujo@ubc.ca
The deadline for application is June 11, 2023
All positions are subject to funding and enrolment numbers and are governed by Part 7: Conditions of Appointment for Sessional Lecturers, Collective Agreement between the University of British Columbia and The Faculty Association of the University of British Columbia.
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.
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.