Academic Postings

Journalism: Audio – Instructor Position (Tenure Track)

The University of British Columbia Graduate School of Journalism seeks to appoint a full time tenure track instructor to teach in its innovative graduate program, complementing the School’s core strengths in digital, international, science, environment and public policy journalism as listed on its website: www.journalism.ubc.ca.

Candidates must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in Journalism or a related discipline, a minimum of five years experience in teaching at a university level in journalism and/or communications courses at the undergraduate and graduate level (including the supervision of graduate theses), in addition to previous professional experience in journalism specializing in audio storytelling. Candidates are expected to provide high quality journalism instruction, as well as show potential for contributing to innovation in journalism pedagogy. Candidates should also have experience and knowledge of emerging practices in audio storytelling and the use of audio in multimedia journalism. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of teaching and service, provide pedagogic leadership, and help facilitate the School’s internship program. The School offers concentrations in key areas of journalism, as well as academic specializations across disciplines. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications and inquiries should be addressed to: Peter Klein, Acting Director and Associate Professor, University of British Columbia, Graduate School of Journalism, 6388 Crescent Road, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z2.

Application deadline: June 10, 2012

Applications must include: letter of application, CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and addresses of at least four referees. The anticipated start date for this position is: July 1, 2012.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory
Winter 2012 Sessional Lectureships: ARTH

The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory invites applications for part-time Sessional lectureships for the 2012 Winter Session in the teaching of the following Art History and Critical and Curatorial Studies courses:

Term 1:
ARTH 225 901     Art in Europe to the Sixteenth Century
ARTH 227 001     Art and the Visual Environment in the Modern and Post-modern Periods
ARTH 335 001     Italian Renaissance Art and Culture (1500-1600)
ARTH 338 001     Visual Culture in the Age of Enlightenment and Revolution (1715-1830)
ARTH 376 001     Arts of the Northwest Coast Peoples: The North
ARTH 443 001     Seminar in Canadian Art
ARTH 448 001     Seminar in North American Architecture
Term 2:
ARTH 227 002     Art and the Visual Environment in the Modern and Post-modern Periods
ARTH 339 001     19th-Century Art and Social Space
ARTH 344 001     Art and Photography in Canada, 1920 to the Present

For more details on courses please see: https://courses.students.ubc.ca/cs/main?sessyr=2012&sesscd=W for scheduled lecture times.

A minimum of a M.A. in Art History is required and preference will be given to applicants with post-secondary teaching experience and a record that provides evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants from both inside and outside UBC are encouraged.

Applicants should include with their letter of application a c.v. which includes a record of experience and a detailed list of all post-secondary courses taught including name, length, credit value, and teaching responsibilities; a sample course syllabus; evidence of teaching effectiveness; two confidential letters of reference mailed directly to the Department from the referees. Applicants should send application materials to:

Art History Sessional Search Committee
University of British Columbia
Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory
403 – 6333 Memorial Road
Vancouver BC V6T 1Z1

Deadline: May 22nd 2012 4:30pm

Applications received by email will not be considered.

For information please visit www.ahva.ubc.ca

All positions are subject to funding and will be governed by UBC’s “Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional and Part-time Faculty Members.”  UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity.  We encourage all qualified persons to apply.  However, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.  The current minimum salary is $5,970 per 3-credit course.

Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory
Winter 2012 Sessional Lectureships: VISA

The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory invites applications for part-time Sessional lectureships for the 2012 Winter Session in the teaching of the following Visual Art courses:

VISA 240  001 Introduction to Photography
VISA 241  003 Introduction to Digital Photography
VISA 321  002 Intermediate Drawing II
For more details on course schedules, please see: https://courses.students.ubc.ca/cs/main?sessyr=2012&sesscd=W for times.

A minimum of a M.F.A. in Visual Art is required and preference will be given to applicants with post-secondary teaching experience and a record that provides evidence of teaching effectiveness.  Applicants from both inside and outside UBC are encouraged.

Applicants should include with their letter of application a c.v. which includes a record of experience and a detailed list of all post-secondary courses taught including name, length, credit value, and teaching responsibilities; a sample outline; evidence of teaching effectiveness; two confidential letters of reference mailed directly to the Department from the referees. Applicants should send application materials to:

Visual Art Sessional Search Committee
Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory
403 – 6333 Memorial Road
Vancouver BC V6T 1Z1

Deadline: May 22nd 2012 4:30pm

Applications received by email will not be considered.

For information please visit www.ahva.ubc.ca

All positions are subject to funding and will be governed by UBC’s “Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional and Part-time Faculty Members.”  UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity.  We encourage all qualified persons to apply.  However, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.  The current minimum salary is $5,970 per 3-credit course.

The Creative Writing Program at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in fiction in the Creative Writing Program, to begin July 1, 2012.

Requirements include: graduate degree (Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing preferred, but a combination of a Masters degree in a related discipline and appropriate writing and publishing experience would be acceptable); demonstrated excellence and at least five years experience in the teaching of university-level creative writing courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level (including the supervision of graduate theses); experience in teaching in online settings; publication of at least three book-length works of fiction.

The ideal candidate will have an international profile. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to high quality undergraduate and graduate education and s/he will be expected to teach five one-term courses, for a total of 15 credits per year, to participate fully in Creative Writing teaching team work and program affairs, and to maintain an excellent record of teaching, service, and scholarly activity, which includes a distinguished record of professional publication and artistic production.

Applicants should send a letter of application, including a brief statement about pedagogical perspectives on the teaching of creative writing, an updated CV, evidence of teaching ability and effectiveness (course outlines, student evaluations, etc.) and should arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation (including letters from established writers and indicating suitability of the candidate for appointment in an academic setting) to be sent under separate cover to:

Chair, Creative Writing Program

Creative Writing Program

University of British Columbia

Buchanan E462 – 1866 Main Mall

Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6T 1Z1.

Letters of application can also be sent electronically to crwr.chair@ubc.ca.  The deadline for receipt of applications is April 30, 2012.  The position is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.  We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

The Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies, University of British Columbia, invites applications for a 12-month Lecturer position in French to commence July 1, 2012. This is a term appointment, renewable at the discretion of the University, subject to satisfactory performance, compliance with the University of British Columbia agreements and policies, and availability of funds.

The successful candidate will be responsible primarily for teaching undergraduate language courses in French at all levels, and coordinating all sections of either French 101 and 102, French 111 and 112, or French 122 and 123. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an annual teaching load of 21 credits (3-3-1) as well as other duties such as student advising and placement, TA training and supervision, liaison with the Writing Centre, curriculum development, creation of course content for different technological platforms, outreach to schools and community, and service on administrative committees as assigned by the Head. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirements: Ph.D. in hand, a demonstrated record of successful and effective teaching in the field of French language, appropriate expertise in L2 and L3, experience with instructional technology, experience in course coordination, native or near-native fluency in French.

Applications should include a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier that is comprised of a one-page teaching philosophy statement, teaching evaluations, a sample of course outlines and other relevant material, and the names and contact information of three referees. Application materials should be sent to:

Chair, Search Committee
Department of French, Hispanic, and Italian Studies
University of British Columbia
Buchanan Tower 797 – 1873 East Mall
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z1
Email: fhis-head@mail.arts.ubc.ca

The deadline for receipt of application materials is April 30, 2012.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

For information about the Department’s programs and activities, please visit: http://www.fhis.ubc.ca/.

Lecturer in Indonesian & Sanskrit Languages

The University of British Columbia is accepting applications for one 12-month lecturer position in Indonesian and Sanskrit languages and culture, commencing July 1, 2012. The successful applicant will be asked to teach 6 credits of Indonesian language and 6-12 credits of Sanskrit language courses at all levels, as well as up to 6 credits of undergraduate lecture courses on Indonesian culture, religion, literature or film, depending on the applicant’s area of expertise.

Applicants are expected to have native or near-native fluency in Indonesian, expertise in Sanskrit, a Master’s degree in a relevant field, and experience teaching Indonesian and Sanskrit language as a second language in North America at the college/university level; strong preference will be given for applicants with training in Applied Linguistics or Language Education.  Salary commensurate with experience.

Please send applications, including a letter of interest, Curriculum Vitae, and three names of reference to: Indonesian & Sanskrit Lecturer Search Committee, Department of Asian Studies, University of British Columbia, 1871 West Mall, Vancouver, BC Canada V6T-1Z2. Review of applications will begin on March 31, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval.  UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. For information about the Department, please visit www.asia.ubc.ca.

The Liu Institute for Global Issues, at the University of British Columbia, invites applications from outstanding researchers for the Simons Postdoctoral Fellowship in Science, Technology and Global Nuclear Security.  The position is open to scholars who have recently completed a Ph.D. to hold a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Institute, beginning as early as June 1, 2012 and no later than September 1, 2012. Application review will begin as early as March 1, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.
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