Faculty of Fine Arts (Writing) Assistant Professor
Location
Victoria, BC | Canada
Job description
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Faculty & staff
We acknowledge with respect that the University of Victoria is located on the unceded territories of the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEC peoples, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. The University of Victoria is committed to the ongoing work of decolonizing and Indigenizing the campus community both inside and outside the classroom. We are honoured to share Elder Elmer George’s (Songhees Nation) Welcome to the Territory. The Department of Writing at the University of Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with a specialization in fiction, to commence July 1, 2024.
In accordance with the University’s Equity Plan and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights code, the selection will be limited to members of the following designated group: Black people. Our search committee will review the pool of applications from those who self-identify with this designated group. Candidates from this group must self-identify in their cover letter to be considered for this position.
The candidate’s qualifications, experience and overall market demand will determine a candidate’s final salary offer. The salary for this position includes a competitive salary range of $107,617 - $132,939. UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves and pension plan
Requirements
Required Criteria:
Qualified candidates will have:
- a master’s degree or equivalent professional experience;
- a record of publication (one or more books of fiction published or under contract);
- evidence of or demonstrated potential for effective teaching at the post-secondary level;
- and demonstrated capacity to share in administrative duties at the departmental, faculty, and university levels.
The following are considered assets:
- international publications;
- grants, awards and fellowships;
- multi-genre experience, especially playwriting;
- experience leading fiction workshops and/or editing fiction;
- demonstrated capacity for mentorship;
- experience with community engagement and outreach.
Additional information
Who We Are:
Established in 1973, the Department of Writing is one of Canada’s oldest and most prestigious programs in writing, situated in an internationally recognized Faculty of Fine Arts. The department offers a BA, BFA and MFA in Writing, as well as a Professional Writing Minor in Journalism & Publishing. In addition to faculty expertise in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, playwriting, screenwriting, and communications and journalism, important areas of creative and teaching focus also include Indigenous storytelling, queer and trans media arts, climate/eco writing, environmental journalism, arts and narratives of the African diaspora, hip-hop culture, interactive narrative and digital storytelling, the graphic novel, literary journalism, memoir, collaborative creation, and hybrid genres. Anti-racist and trauma-informed methodologies guide our writing workshops, and the department is committed to providing an inclusive and creative space for students.
Our faculty teach a combination of workshop and lecture courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, supervise graduate students in our acclaimed MFA program, and contribute to the administration of the department and its role in the university community. We value candidates who share our department’s commitment to equity and inclusivity in scholarship and teaching. We strive for innovative pedagogy, creative activity, and scholarship.
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 .
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; if you are neither a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, please indicate if you are authorized to work in Canada, and be prepared to provide a copy of your permit authorizing same.
Contact information
Applicants should submit the following (electronic only, in PDF or Word format) to Prof. Kevin Kerr, Chair, Department of Writing via email to writingchair @ uvic.ca
- cover letter (including statement of self-identification if applicable)
- a statement of creative and research interests (maximum of two pages)
- a statement of teaching philosophy and experience (maximum of one page)
- past syllabi, student and peer evaluations, etc., if available
- a statement of diversity, equity, and inclusion (maximum of one page)
- a curriculum vitae
- names and contact information of 3 referees
- a portfolio of published and/or forthcoming fiction (maximum of 30 pages)
Please note that reference checks will be done, and background checks, including credential and degree verification, may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.
Application deadline
To be considered, applications must be received by Midnight PST on January 19, 2024 .
Equity statement
UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, and in particular we are seeking for this Limited Hire search candidates who are Black
Read our full equity statement here:
The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.
Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact Faculty Relations and Academic Administration in the Office of the VP Academic and Provost at FRrecruit @uvic.ca . Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
In your application, please refer to myScience.org and reference JobID 2778237 .
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$107.62k - $132.94k per year
