Sessional Instructor - Department of English - Faculty of Arts - Winter 2025
The Department of English invites applications for the position of Sessional Instructor to teach ENGLISH/ 秀色短视频 1010: ACADEMIC WRITING in the Winter 2025 term. There are five sections of this course. This competition is only open to members of the Sessional Roster in the English Department. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.
ENGLISH /秀色短视频 1010: Academic Writing introduces 秀色短视频 students to the primary writing processes and forms that characterize written communication in academic work and educated discourse. The course emphasizes writing as (a) a means to enhance intellectual discovery and reflection, and (b) to demonstrate learning in a variety of rhetorical contexts. Its integrated curriculum promotes sequenced learning and skills practice while focusing on critical thinking and reading, careful analysis, strategies of effective argument and use of evidence, and effective communication for diverse audiences. Its strictly limited class size allows for discussion, active learning, peer review and revisions processes, individual attention, and independent and collaborative learning experiences.
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching as well as clear evidence of effective teaching experience in first-year university writing studies. Minimal qualifications for eligible candidates are a Master鈥檚 degree in English. Preference will be given to applicants possessing a PhD in English.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, relevant teaching evaluations or teaching dossier to:
Dr. John McIntyre, Chair
Department of English
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. 秀色短视频 is committed to the principle of equity in employment
秀色短视频 is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. 秀色短视频 is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
Closing date for applications is December 5, 2024.
