The Department of English seeks to appoint an Assistant Teaching Professor in academic writing. The appointment will be effective 1 September 2016, or as soon as possible after that date.
The successful applicant will join an exciting, collegial department with an outstanding record in both teaching and research, and a University community that strongly supports training in writing across disciplines.
The responsibility of the position is to teach courses that fulfill or are closely allied with the Universitys Academic Writing Requirement (AWR): English 101, 135, 146 and 147, and Engineering 110, 120, and/or 240.
The successful candidate must have
Training and/or experience in the following areas will be considered an asset:
University's Academic Writing requirement
In accordance with the Collective Agreement, Assistant Teaching Professors may apply for reappointment and after reappointment, may apply for promotion to Associate Teaching Professor; Associate Teaching Professors with a strong record in both teaching and scholarship of teaching and learning may apply for promotion to become a tenured Teaching Professor.
Faculty and Librarians at the University of Victoria are governed by the provisions of the Collective Agreement. Members are represented by the University of Victoria Faculty Association.
The University is located on the traditional territories of the Songhees, Esquimalt, and WSÁNEĈ peoples, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
Electronic submissions only. Letter of application (explaining your interest in the position and relevant experience), CV, teaching dossier (or equivalent documentation), and confidential letters from three referees, should be sent to:
Dr. Iain Higgins, Chair
Department of English
University of Victoria
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Telephone: 250-721-7234
The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, members of 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, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact Grace Wong Sneddon, Adviser to the Provost on Equity and Diversity at (250) 721-6143. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.