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Page last updated June 16, 2010
Posted: June 16, 2010
Deadline: July 9, 2010
Cape Breton University: English Lecturer or Assistant Professor
Please quote reference number ENG1006 on all correspondence.
The Department of Languages and Letters at Cape Breton University invites applications for two full-time, eight month, limited-term appointments at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor (depending on qualifications), in the area of Composition, to commence September, 2010.
The successful candidates will teach courses in composition at the introductory level.
Applicants must have at least an MA in English, and must have experience teaching effective writing to undergraduates.
Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Mary Keating, Assistant Professor and Chair, Dept. Languages & Letters – (902)563-1623 / mary_keating@cbu.ca (note underscore), but all application materials should be submitted directly to the Human Resources Department (see below).
The union affiliation of this position is with the Cape Breton University Faculty Association (www.cbufa.ca).
Qualified candidates should send a letter of application quoting the reference number, a curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, evidence of teaching excellence (if available), and three letters of reference to the Human Resources Department. Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. July 9, 2010. Email applicants will receive a return email confirming receipt.
Cape Breton University is an equal opportunities/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Cape Breton University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal People, African Canadians or other persons from a visible minority group, persons with disabilities and women. Applicants who wish to be considered for this initiative should self-identify in their cover letter.
Resources Dept.
Cape Breton University
P.O. Box 5300, 1250 Grand Lake Road
Sydney, NS, B1P 6L2
Human Resources Dept.
(902) 563-1158 tel.
(902) 563-1458 fax
email: humanresources@ns.aliantzinc.ca
website: www.capebretonu.ca
Posted: June 16, 2010
Deadline: July 2, 2010
UNBC English Program, College of Arts, Social and Health Sciences: Part-Time Instructors
The University of Northern British Columbia, in conjunction with the English Program, invites applications for part-time sessional instructor(s) to teach during the upcoming Fall and Winter sessions. The anticipate start date for the Fall session is September 1, 2010 and the anticipated start date for the Winter session is December 29, 2010.
The successful applicant(s) will be responsible for teaching one or more of the following undergraduate courses: ENGL 100 (3 SCH): Introduction to Literary Structures, ENGL 270 (3 SCH): Expository Writing and additional courses as required.
Applicants for this position should hold a PhD degree in English or in Comparative Literature. As this is a teaching position, individuals are advised to present evidence of excellence in teaching when submitting their application.
Applicants should forward their letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and the names and addresses of three references (including telephone, fax, and email information) quoting competition #FAEN07-10 to:
The Office of the Provost, University of Northern British Columbia, 3333 University Way, Prince George, B.C., V2N 4Z9. Fax: (250) 960-5791. Please direct inquiries to: Dr. Dee Horne, Chair of the English Program, at Telephone (250) 960-6641, Email dee@unbc.ca. This position is being advertised subject to budgetary approval. Electronic submissions of CVs can be forwarded to: FacultyRecruitment@unbc.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
Applications received on or before July 2, 2010 will receive full consideration; however applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Posted: June 16, 2010
Deadline: July 1, 2010
CLT, St. Francis Xavier University
The Department of English at St. Francis Xavier University invites applications for one nine-month limited-term position. The successful candidate will be expected to teach two sections of an introductory survey course as well as a course in twentieth-century literature in English. The applicant chosen will demonstrate strong teaching skills; Ph.D. by the time of appointment preferred.
A letter of application along with curriculum vitae, transcripts, a writing sample (25 pages maximum), teachingdossier, and letters from three academic referees should be sent to Dr. Richard Nemesvari, Chair, Department of English, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, B2G 2W5. Phone (902) 867-2159; e-mail rnemesva@stfx.ca. Electronic applications are encouraged.
Consideration of applications will begin on July 1, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.
Salary will be congruent with qualifications. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. St. Francis Xavier University is committed to employment equity and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The position is subject to budgetary approval.
Posted: June 3, 2010
Deadline: June 15, 2010
LTA in English Language and Literature, Université de Moncton
General Information:
The Département d'anglais at the Université de Moncton is seeking a 12 month contractually limited appointment beginning July 1st, 2010, to teach first-year English literature courses, including composition and English as a second language. Depending on the candidate's field of interest, there may also be the possibility of teaching upper year courses in modern drama, traditions of the English novel, Canadian poetry, or postmodern literature.
Qualifications:
The candidates should have a Ph.D. in English literature, be functionally bilingual in Canada's two official languages, and committed to undergraduate teaching.
Exceptionally, candidates nearing completion of a Ph.D. in English literature (ABD) will also be considered. In this case, the candidate's application must include a letter of reference from his or her thesis' director stating the level of advancement of doctoral studies and a time-frame for completion of the Ph.D.
Starting Date: July 1st 2010.
Salary: The annual salary will be based upon experience and qualifications and is subject to the Collective Agreement between ABPPUM and Université de Moncton.
Closing Date: June 15, 2010. Candidates interested in applying are invited to send their application letter, curriculum vitae and a sample of current research, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to
Mrs. Isabelle McKee-Allain, Ph.D., doyenne
Faculté des arts et des sciences sociales
Université de Moncton
Moncton, New Brunswick
Canada, E1A 3E9.
Telephone: (506) 858-4018
Fax: (506) 858-4166
E-mail: Isabelle.McKee-Allain@umoncton.ca.
Please quote competition number PEL0601-CB when applying.
L'Université de Moncton is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with Canadian employment and immigration regulations, this advertisement is directed first to Canadian residents and permanent residents. Qualified female and male candidates, including visible minorities and handicapped persons are encouraged to apply.
For further information about the Université de Moncton, please visit the web site at www.umoncton.ca.
Posted: May 25, 2010
Deadline: June 18, 2010
Lectureships in English, McGill University
The Department of English seeks applications from PhDs and from doctoral candidates at the dissertation stage (i.e., with their dissertation proposals submitted and approved) to fill the following lectureship positions, pending approval of funding, in 2010-2011.
- Lecturer in 20th-Century Literature, with a strength in modernism and an interest in teaching at least one course on a major modernist author.
- Lecturer in Canadian Literature.
Please submit your applications, including CVs and sample course descriptions, in electronic form to Professor Peter Sabor, (peter.sabor@mcgill.ca), Acting Chair, Department of English, by June 18th, 2010. Please cc your message to Professor Trevor Ponech (trevor.ponech@mcgill.ca), Director of Undergraduate Studies, and Professor Allan Hepburn (allan.hepburn@mcgill.ca), Director of Graduate Studies.
Posted: May 25, 2010
Deadline: May 28, 2010
Brock University - LTA, Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Job Summary
The Department of English Language and Literature and the Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at Brock University invite applications for a twelve-month Instructional Limited Term Appointment at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor to begin August 1, 2010. The position is subject to final budgetary approval.
Qualifications
The candidate must have a PhD in hand or near completion. This is a teaching position which includes four one-semester courses in Early Modern Literature (Shakespeare, Spenser, sixteenth-century literature), all at the second and third year level; two one-semester courses in Medieval and Renaissance Studies (a third year special topics course and a third year survey of Renaissance poetry and prose); it also includes a two-semester first year English Literature course to be taught in the Spring term of 2011.
Notes
The deadline for completed applications is May 28, 2010. Applicants should submit a letter of application accompanied by a curriculum vitae and evidence of teaching competence, and should arrange for the submission of three letters of reference. Applications (email attachments accepted) should be sent to:
Professor Neta Gordon, Chair
Department of English Language and Literature
Brock University
500 Glenridge Ave.
St. Catharines, Ontario L2S 3A1 Canada
Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of Employment Equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self identify as a member of a designated group as part of their application. Candidates who wish to have their application considered as a member of one or more designated groups should fill out the Self-Identification Form available at http://www.brocku.ca/hr/careers/SelfIdentification.pdf and include the completed form with their application. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
More information on Brock University can be found on the university’s website www.brocku.ca; information on the department of English Language and Literature can be found at www.brocku.ca/english.
Application Deadline: May 28, 2010
Posted: May 1, 2010
Deadline: not given
St. Mary's College: Sessional appointment
St. Mary's University College invites applications for sessional instructors to teach the following courses during the 2010-2011 academic year:
Fall 2010:
Economics 201 – Principles of Microeconomics
English 200 – Literature in English from the Middle Ages to the Present
Geography 203 – The Human Environment
Human Kinetics 203 – Assessment for Health and Performance
Political Science 201 – Government and Politics
Political Science 357 – Contemporary Issues in Canadian Public Policy
Winter 2011:
English 200 – Literature in English from the Middle Ages to the Present
History 321 – Medieval Europe
Political Science 223 – Issues in Canadian Government and Politics
Political Science 283 – Issues and Trends in World Politics
Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae, a letter of application, the names of three referees, and other relevant materials as soon as possible to:
Dr. Mark Charlton
Vice-President Academic and Dean
St. Mary's University College
14500 Bannister Road SE
Calgary, Alberta T2X 1Z4
Preference is given to completed or nearly completed Ph.D. candidates, although in some
cases an M.A. will be considered for a sessional course where appropriate. All qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply. However, in accordance with Canadian
immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be
given priority. The position will remain open until filled.
Posted: November 20, 2009
Deadline: contact recruitment firm for more information
Dean, Faculty of Humanities
University of Victoria
The University of Victoria is considered one of the leading research-intensive comprehensive universities in Canada and ranks consistently among the top comprehensive universities overall in national surveys. Widely recognized for excellence in research, teaching, and community engagement, UVic provides innovative programs, experiential learning, and a rich and supportive learning community for its 19,500 students, 850 faculty, and 3,800 employees in Victoria, British Columbia – one of Canada’s most beautiful and liveable cities. The University has experienced strong growth in resources and infrastructure in the past decade and is poised to capitalize on that growth and the University’s sound financial situation in the coming years.
The Faculty of Humanities is the University of Victoria’s largest faculty. The Faculty offers a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and diploma programs through its 10 Departments and 12 Interdisciplinary Programs. Annually, the Faculty awards approximately 450 undergraduate and graduate degrees and there are over 10,000 alumni worldwide. Faculty scholars are nationally and internationally known for their contributions to knowledge in their fields, either individually or through their collaborative work in the University’s multidisciplinary research centres. The research culture of the Faculty, in turn, enriches its educational programs, and provides the basis for community outreach through the Faculty’s many lectures, performances, and conferences offered during the year.
Reporting to the Vice-President Academic and Provost, the Dean is responsible for providing strategic and administrative leadership to the Faculty of Humanities. S/he will lead the Faculty in its pursuit of international excellence by capitalizing on the Faculty’s recent growth and further refining and strengthening its programs of education and research. The Dean will be a strong advocate for the Faculty within the University and will champion the mission and value of the humanities across the broader community. The Dean will also be responsible for maintaining a positive environment sensitive to issues of equity and diversity.
The successful candidate will be an inspiring and effective leader with an exemplary academic background. S/he will bring a record of success in academic administration, a proven commitment to excellence in teaching and research, and experience in, or a demonstrated understanding of, fundraising and external relations. S/he will be a proponent of innovation, and a champion of the central value of the humanities within and beyond the university. A PhD, or equivalent, in a field relevant to the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Victoria is required.
The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Should you be interested in learning more about this unique leadership opportunity or receiving the position profile please contact Kelly Baron McIntosh or Carol Robinson at 604-998-4032 or forward your up-to-date CV, a letter of introduction and the names and contact information for three referees, in confidence, to info@hwest.ca. For more information, please visit our website at www.hwest.ca.
We will respond to all who express interest.
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