Instructor - Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Location
North Vancouver, BC | Canada
Job description
Competition Number F18639P
Position Title Instructor - Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Employee Group Faculty
Position Status Regular Full-Time
Position Type Instructor
Special Appointee Others please specify Workload Amount 8 sections
Department English
Additional Notes Location North Vancouver
What you’ll do The English Department at Capilano University seeks to fill several
regular full-time positions at an appointment level of eight sections each with the start date of September 2024. We seek an innovative teacher-scholar to design and teach writing and literature courses at the undergraduate level. The successful candidates will show a strong commitment to mentoring students from a wide range of backgrounds
What you’ll bring At Capilano University, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. Join us in shaping the future of English education and making a positive impact in the lives of our students. As a member of our English Department, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the minds of our diverse student body. We are actively seeking candidates with a demonstrated commitment to our values, including a dedication to mentor and inspire students from diverse backgrounds, making a profound and lasting impact on their educational journey
Candidates must have experience teaching writing and literature at the undergraduate level. A specialization in Indigenous, diasporic, and/or decolonial literatures or creative writing practices is preferred, but scholars in all fields of literature and creative writing will be considered. Ability to teach literature from 10th to 17th and 17th to early 20th centuries is also an asset, and/or experience with children’s literature. A PhD in English (or closely related field) in-hand, or near-completion at the time of application, is preferred. A Master’s degree is the minimum requirement
The English Department at CapU is committed to diversifying and supporting our teaching faculty. Letters of application should address the candidate’s philosophy of undergraduate teaching as well as their ability to foster an equitable and inclusive community within the University. Additionally, candidates should include their teaching portfolio. Teaching portfolios may include:
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Past research and area of specialization
- Examples of past syllabi
- Examples of assignments in creative writing or literature
- Peer feedback or evaluations
- Student feedback or evaluations
We actively encourage applications from individuals who identify as racialized, Indigenous, Black, and/or persons of color. We invite candidates to self-identify and be part of our mission to create a truly inclusive educational environment
Unlock Your Potential at Capilano University’s Faculty of Arts & Science
At Capilano University’s Faculty of Arts, we are dedicated to nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and creating a dynamic community of educators. Joining our team means being part of a vibrant and forward-thinking academic environment that is deeply rooted in our core values of excellence, creativity, and respect
We’re redefining the academic model to provide an education that goes beyond textbooks and classrooms. Our vision is centered on learning by doing, seamlessly integrating theory and practice, fostering a strong connection with the environment, nurturing collaborative leadership, and embracing a synergistic model of education with a student-centered approach. We take pride in our commitment to scholarly teaching
As we look ahead to our exciting journey of Envisioning 2030, we are redefining what it means to work and thrive in academia. Our vision is to empower our students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Here, you will experience a workplace that encourages you to push the boundaries of your capabilities, all while embracing our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusivity
Posting Detail Information
Internal or External Position External
Appointment Date (mm/dd/yyyy)09/01/2024
Salary Scale $9,328 per instructional section to a maximum of $14,252 per instructional section based on previous experience. Scale placement will be completed according to the Collective Agreement
Post Date 02/13/2024
Close Date 04/01/2024
Open Until Filled No
Job tags
Salary
$9.33k per year
