The Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia  – Vancouver campus (www.psych.ubc.ca) recently established an international Centre for Gambling Research. The Department invites applications for the position of Director of the Centre, with a minimum of a five-year term appointment, starting as early as July 1, 2013. The Director will hold an academic appointment in the Department of Psychology at UBC.

We are seeking applicants who have a Ph.D., are appointable at the rank of Associate or full Professor, and possess a record of significant research productivity training, and administrative experience in order to direct the Centre’s activities and to be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Centre including research, consultations, grants and budgets. The successful candidate will undertake a leadership role in shaping the direction and development of the Centre’s strategic plan and advancing the Centre’s research, consultative, training and policy activities, as well as play an instrumental role in research activities. The candidate will also maintain an active academic role in his/her position within the Department of Psychology.

The successful candidate should be an energetic and visionary leader who will promote research excellence and help establish the Centre as an international leader in the field of gambling studies. We are seeking a senior level individual with a strong publication and research record in the field of gambling studies and who is adept at working within a research-oriented doctoral program and university setting.

We welcome application from individuals whose work focuses on both basic and applied aspects of gambling behaviours, policy development, prevention and training. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and leadership abilities and will be collegial and consultative in his or her leadership to drive strategic growth initiatives and educational programs for the Centre.

Applicants should have research interests that complement existing strengths in the department (http://www.psych.ubc.ca/faculty/index.psy). As a member of the Department, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain a program of teaching, departmental service, as well as graduate and undergraduate research supervision. The candidate is expected to maintain scholarly research that leads to publication and a strong international presence.

The starting salary for the position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. 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. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will, however, be given priority.

Applicants should upload a single PDF file (containing a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and 3 publications) to https://websec1.psych.ubc.ca/internal/faculty/jobappl/ and complete the brief form found on that webpage. Next, applicants should arrange to have at least 4 confidential letters of recommendation submitted online (details provided at the above webpage).

Review of applications will begin June 21, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.

The Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies, University of British Columbia, invites applications for a 12-month Lecturer position in Spanish to commence August 1, 2013. 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 Spanish at all levels and occasionally literature and culture courses, and for coordinating all sections of either Span 101 and 102, Span 201 and 202, Span 206 and 207, or Span 301 and 302. 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, working 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 Spanish language and Hispanic Literatures and Cultures, appropriate expertise in L2 and L3, experience with instructional technology, native or near-native fluency in Spanish.

Applications should include a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier that is comprised of a one-page teaching philosophy statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including teaching evaluations), a sample of course outlines, and other relevant material. Applicants should also arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent directly to:

Chair, Search Committee

Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies

The University of British Columbia

797 – 1873 East Mall

Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z1

Email: andre.lamontagne@ubc.ca

The deadline for receipt of application materials is June 14, 2013.

The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. 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. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will, however, be given priority.

For information about the Department, visit: www.fhis.ubc.ca.

Term 1:

ARTH 227        001      Art and the Visual Environment in the Modern and Post-modern Periods

ARTH 338       001      Visual Culture in the Age of Enlightenment and Revolution (1715-1830)

ARTH 448       001      Seminar in North American Architecture

ARTH 476   001      Seminar in North American Aboriginal Art

Term 2:

ARTH 339        001      19th-Century Art and Social Space

ARTH 347   001      Architecture in Europe: Modern Paradigms of Design (1837-present)

For more details on courses please see: https://courses.students.ubc.ca/cs/main?pname=welcome&tname=welcome 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 outline; 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

Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory

403 – 6333 Memorial Road, Vancouver BC V6T 1Z1

Deadline: Tuesday May 14, 2013

Applications received by email will not be considered.

For information please visit www.ahva.ubc.ca

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

The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory invites applications for part-time Sessional lectureships for the 2013 Winter Session in the teaching of the following Visual Arts courses:

Term 1:

VISA   210  001      Digital Arts

VISA   210  002      Digital Arts

VISA   220  001      Drawing

VISA   220  002      Drawing

VISA   230  001      Painting

VISA   260  001      Basic Sculpture

VISA   320  001      Intermediate Drawing I

VISA   331  001      Intermediate Painting II

Term 2:

VISA   180  902      Introductory Studio One

VISA   220  003      Drawing

VISA   230  003      Painting

VISA   250  003      Introduction Print Media

VISA   330  002      Intermediate Painting I

VISA   351  001      Intermediate Print Media II: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Image Production

For more details on courses please see: https://courses.students.ubc.ca/cs/main?pname=welcome&tname=welcome for scheduled lecture times.

A minimum of a M.F.A. 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: Tuesday May 14, 2013

Applications received by email will not be considered.

For information please visit www.ahva.ubc.ca

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

Application Deadline: May 15, 2013 (internal deadline May 14, 2013)

Contact: Luiza Pereira, Program Officer, Endowments and Prizes, Canada Council for the Arts, Tel: 1-800-263-5588 (toll-free) or 613-566-4414, ext. 4086.

Applicants will form international teams from at least two of the participating countries. Winning teams will receive grants from two or more of the funding agencies and, two years later, will be invited to show off their work at a special conference sponsored by the ten funders. For Canadian teams, the award amount will range between CAN $25,000 and up to $250,000 (SSHRC and NSERC) or up to $750,000 (with CFI infrastructure funding).

Details are available at: http://www.diggingintodata.org/

Application Deadline: May 15, 2013

Contact: Program Officer (SSHRC): Crystal Sissons, crystal.sissons@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca, Tel: 613-947-4539

Knowledge Synthesis Grants are not intended to support original research. They are intended to support the synthesis of existing research knowledge and the identification of knowledge gaps in a format accessible to a particular audience—in this case, primarily government policy-makers, but also education and training institutions, and employers.

Syntheses should address one or more subthemes within the following two themes:
Theme 1: Demand for skills in the future Canadian labour market:
Theme 2: Supply and development of skills for the future Canadian labour market

Further details are available at: http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/knowledge_synthesis_grants-subventions_connaissances_syntheses-eng.aspx

Application Deadline: May 10, 2013

Contact: Tim Russwurm, Chief of Staff, Office of the President, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Tel.: 613-992-0502, Fax: 613-995-5498, Email: tim.russwurm@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca

Collaborative and thematic resources are defined as research resources that promote and trigger national and international interactions within the mathematical and statistical sciences and provide a place where researchers meet, collaborate and exchange ideas. These resources provide an environment that serves to accelerate research in the mathematical and statistical sciences, as well as to develop partnerships and interactions with different disciplines, thus fostering interdisciplinary research. Further details available at: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RTII-OIRI/CTMRS-ARTCMS_eng.asp

Application Deadline: May 1, 2013 Letter of Intent

Contact: Madeleine Bastien, Team Leader, Mathematical and Statistical Sciences in Research Grants, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, email: Madeleine.Bastien@nserc-crsng.gc.ca, Tel.: 613-944-7527

Applicants must hold a doctorate. An excellent teaching record based on relevant experience in a writing-intensive course or courses is required. Experience teaching in an interdisciplinary program would be useful. The themes for the coming year are “Remake/Remodel” and “Explorations and Encounters.” A sense of the nature and scope of each theme is conveyed in the short description on the website, as well as by the (provisional) reading list set out there. (For these data, and for general information on the Arts One Program, see: www.artsone.arts.ubc.ca.) Candidates may apply for both positions, but should make that clear in their cover letter.

Applications should include:

• a letter of application, including discussion of 4 texts that in the applicant’s view would enhance the current reading list and on which he or she would be prepared to lecture
• curriculum vitae (detailing post-secondary teaching experience)
• evidence of teaching effectiveness (including teaching evaluations)

Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of reference sent to the Chair of the Arts One Program Advisory Committee, Dr. Brian McIlroy, by the stated deadline.

These positions are subject to availability of funds and will be governed by UBC’s “Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional Faculty Members.” The current minimum salary per position is $35,820 for the period of appointment.

Applications and reference letters must be sent electronically to Dr. Brian McIlroy via email to the following address: arts.one@ubc.ca

Deadline for receipt of applications: May 9, 2013

The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. 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. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will, however, be given priority.

• encourage collaborative and integrative approaches, and address significant scientific challenges associated with Canada’s research priorities; and
• facilitate the transition of new researchers from trainees to productive employees in the Canadian workforce.

Funding of up to $150,000 in the first year, and up to $300,000 annually in subsequent years, will be provided by NSERC for a maximum period of six years. Details are available at: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/Grants-Subs/CREATE-FONCER_eng.asp.

Application Deadline: May 1, 2013

Contact: Telephone: 613-943-1363, email: CREATE@nserc-crsng.gc.ca

Application Deadline: April 2, 2013

For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact: Yumna Choudhry, Senior KT Specialist, Knowledge Translation, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Telephone: 613-954-1944, Email: yumna.choudhry@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

Application Deadline: April 1, 2013

Contact: Telephone: 613-995-1111, email: strgr@nserc-crsng.gc.ca

Application Deadline: March 1, 2013 (internal deadline Feb 26, 2013)

For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process contact: CIHR Info Service, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Telephone: 613-954-1968, Toll-free: 1-888-603-4178
Email: info@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

Specific information about the Open Operating Grant Program peer review committees can also be obtained by contacting the individuals listed on the CIHR Committees and Programs Contacts page of the CIHR website.

Applicants must hold a doctorate by September 2013. Preference will be given to applicants with university-level experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching literature as well as academic writing and social justice studies research in one or more  disciplines. A background in Feminist & Gender Studies, with an emphasis on cultural studies, media studies, literature and humanities, and feminist anti-racist pedagogy, is required. Literary theory, multi- or inter-disciplinarity, or collaborative teaching would be an asset. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice (www.grsj.arts.ubc.ca) is a degree-granting academic unit that exemplifies UBC’s commitment to ensuring critical advances in knowledge, democratic communities, and equity in scholarship, research, and teaching. Scholars in the Social Justice Institute are engaged in innovative theoretical and empirical work that advances and enriches current knowledge and critical dialogue about culture, politics and public policy, locally, nationally and transnationally. GRSJ offers undergraduate major and minor programs in Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice Studies.

CAP is a cohort program for first-year students, that brings together courses in the social sciences and humanities in research streams (see http://cap.arts.ubc.ca). Each CAP stream features a seminar, ASTU 100, which addresses academic research and writing through the study of literature and fosters multidisciplinary conversations by foregrounding concepts that recur across the stream’s classes.

The principal responsibilities of the lecturer position relate to teaching and service in both units, with 40% of the teaching and service responsibilities in GRSJ and 60% in CAP.

A full teaching load for this position is 21 credits, which will generally consist of 12 credits for CAP taught in the Winter session [Term 1 (Sept—Dec) and Term 2 (Jan—Apr)] and 9 credits for GRSJ taught across Terms 1 and 2 of the Winter and/or Summer session (May—June).

Typically, in CAP, the lecturer will teach sections of ASTU 100A, a 6-credit course, and possibly ASTU 100B, a 3-credit course. ASTU 100 lecturers are also responsible for facilitating collaborative teaching with CAP faculty from other disciplines in a given stream. Teaching in GRSJ will typically include assignments from among the following: GRSJ 224: Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice in Literature (a 6-credit introductory course); GRSJ 101: Gender, Race, Sex and Power (3 credits); GRSJ 307: Gender, Race, Sexuality and Popular Culture (3 credits); or GRSJ 401: Body, Gender and Society (3 credits).  For ASTU and GRSJ course descriptions, see calendar: http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/courses.cfm?page=code&code=ASTU  and http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/courses.cfm?page=code&code=GRSJ

The major service work in GRSJ will consist of providing leadership in teaching and learning related to the undergraduate curriculum by means of active participation on the GRSJ Undergraduate Committee, and academic advising, leadership, and mentoring vis à vis the cohort of GRSJ Majors and Minors. The major service work in CAP will consist of developing and supporting interdisciplinary and collaborative teaching at the stream and program level. Additional service to the program includes participating in and sometimes leading CAP-wide and ASTU-specific meetings, contributing to the program’s marketing and recruiting initiatives, and organizing and attending CAP student events.

Applicants should include the following with their letter of application:

• curriculum vitae (detailing postsecondary teaching experience)
• 1-2 page statement of teaching philosophy
• 1-2 page statement of teaching interest related to both GRSJ and CAP and its streams
• sample course outlines for GRSJ 224 and ASTU 100A (Global Citizens stream)
• evidence of teaching effectiveness (specifically teaching evaluations)

Applicants should also arrange to have two confidential letters of reference sent separately by their referees to GRSJ Administrative Manager, Jane Charles at:  jane.charles@ubc.ca. Please note that all application materials must be provided as .pdf documents, sent by email to Jane Charles. All application materials (including reference letters) must be received digitally by 3pm on Wednesday April 10, 2013.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval and will be governed by UBC’s “Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Faculty.” The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. 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. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will, however, be given priority.

The University of British Columbia, Vancouver invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Instructor I position in the Department of Psychology (www.psych.ubc.ca).

While the Instructor’s academic appointment will be in the Department of Psychology, s/he is expected to dedicate about 2/3 of teaching (or teaching workload) towards the University’s new International Program to be launched in 2014. The Program’s mandate is to offer a first-year curriculum to international students from domestic schools in emerging countries in preparation for entry to the second year of degree programs in the Faculties of Arts or Science. The mandate of the Program includes the development and implementation of innovative teaching practices. The initial cohort of Arts students (with a target enrolment of 150) will arrive in the Fall of 2014 and the Program will provide sections of Psychology 101, Psychology 102, and Psychology 208. In the academic year 2013/14, the Instructor in Psychology will join with Instructors in Political Science and Geography as well as in English language to develop the pedagogy and curriculum for the program. In addition, the appointee will teach courses in the Department of Psychology.

Candidates must have a PhD before commencing the position and experience teaching undergraduate courses.  Individuals with strong commitments and demonstrated potential to achieving excellence in teaching and academic supervision of undergraduate students, as well as to making substantial contributions to curriculum development and course design are encouraged to apply.  The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an excellent record of teaching and service.

As this is a tenure-track position, an Instructor I who in later years is reviewed for tenure and promotion to Senior Instructor will be required to show evidence of excellence in teaching, demonstrated educational leadership, distinction in the field of teaching and learning, sustained and innovative contributions to curriculum development, course design and other initiatives that advance the University’s ability to excel in its teaching and learning mandate.  It is expected that Senior Instructors will keep abreast of current developments in their respective disciplines and in the field of teaching and learning. A Senior Instructor may be reviewed for promotion to the rank of Professor of Teaching in the fifth and subsequent years in that rank.

The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community.  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. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will, however, be given priority.

The position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected starting date is July 1, 2013.  Applicants should upload a single PDF file (containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of their teaching interests and orientation, evidence of their teaching abilities and effectiveness (course outlines, student evaluations, etc.) to https://websec1.psych.ubc.ca/internal/faculty/jobappl/ and complete the brief form found on that webpage. Next, applicants should arrange to have at least 3 confidential letters of recommendation submitted online (details provided at the above webpage).

Review of applications will begin on April 8, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.

The Co-ordinated Arts Program (CAP) at the University of British Columbia seeks to fill up to two Twelve-Month Lecturer positions beginning July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 (with the possibility of renewal). CAP is a cohort program for first-year students that brings together courses in the social sciences and humanities in research streams (see http://cap.arts.ubc.ca). Each CAP stream features a seminar, ASTU 100, which addresses academic research and writing through the study of literature and fosters multidisciplinary conversations by foregrounding concepts that recur across the stream’s classes.

The principal responsibilities of the lecturer positions relate to teaching sections of ASTU 100A, a 6-credit course that meets the Faculty of Arts’ writing and literature requirement; lecturers may also teach ASTU 100B, a 3-credit course that meets the writing requirement only (see calendar description: http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/courses.cfm?page=code&code=ASTU). ASTU 100 lecturers are also responsible for facilitating collaborative teaching with CAP faculty from other disciplines in a given stream. Additional service to the program includes participating in and sometimes leading CAP-wide and ASTU-specific meetings, contributing to the program’s marketing and recruiting initiatives, and organizing and attending CAP student events. Lecturers are also expected to provide service to the Faculty of Arts or the university more broadly (e.g., admissions).

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A full teaching load for these positions is 21-credits: typically, this consists of three 6-credit ASTU 100A courses in CAP in the Winter session, Term 1 (Sept—Dec) and Term 2 (Jan—Apr), and one 3-credit course offered during the Winter session or in the Summer session (May–June) in CAP or another department.

Applicants must hold a doctorate by September 2013. Preference will be given to applicants with university-level experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching literature as well as academic writing and research in the disciplines. A background in language theory, multi- or interdisciplinarity, or collaborative teaching would be an asset.

Candidates should include with their letter of application:

• curriculum vitae (detailing postsecondary teaching experience)
• 1-2 page statement of teaching philosophy
• 1-page statement of teaching interest related to CAP and its streams
• sample course outline for an ASTU 100A course in the Global Citizens stream
• evidence of teaching effectiveness (specifically teaching evaluations)

Applicants should also arrange to have three confidential letters of reference sent separately by their referees to the program’s Co-Chairs, Kathryn Grafton and Laurie McNeill. All application materials (including reference letters) must be received digitally by 3pm on Wednesday April 10, 2013 at the following address: cap.arts@ubc.ca.

Positions are subject to final budgetary approval and are governed by UBC’s “Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Faculty.” The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. 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. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will, however, be given priority.

The University of British Columbia, Vancouver invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Instructor I position in the Department of Political Science (http://www.politics.ubc.ca/).

The incumbent’s academic appointment will be in the Department of Political Science, but s/he is expected to dedicate about 2/3 of workload towards the University’s new International Program to be launched in 2014. The program’s mandate is to offer a first-year curriculum to international students from domestic schools in emerging countries in preparation for entry to the second year of degree programs in Arts or Sciences. The mandate of the program includes the development, implementation, and sharing of innovative teaching practices. The initial cohort of Arts students (with a target enrolment of 150) will arrive in the fall of 2014 and the program will deliver sections of Political Science 100 (Introduction to Politics) and Political Science 220 (Comparative Politics), amongst other courses. In the academic year 2013/4 the Instructor in Political Science will join with instructors in Psychology and Geography as well as English language instructors to develop the pedagogy and curriculum for the program. In addition the appointee will teach undergraduate classes in the Department of Political Science.

The ideal candidate would be a Political Scientist broadly trained in comparative or international politics with a strong background in the history of political thought.  The minimum qualification is a doctoral degree in Political Science and demonstrated teaching excellence.  As this is a tenure-track position, an Instructor I who in later years is reviewed for tenure and promotion to Senior Instructor will be required to show evidence of excellence in teaching, demonstrated educational leadership, distinction in the field of teaching and learning, sustained and innovative contributions to curriculum development, course design and other initiatives that advance the University’s ability to excel in its teaching and learning mandate. Experience in teaching international students, professional associations supporting Political Science education, research in pedagogy, arts curriculum development, and the integration of innovative teaching practices and technologies into the curriculum is highly desirable. It is expected that Senior Instructors will keep abreast of current developments in their respective disciplines and in the field of teaching and learning. A Senior Instructor may be reviewed for promotion to the rank of Professor of Teaching in the fifth and subsequent years in that rank.

Applicants should submit the following: a curriculum vita; a statement of teaching philosophy and interests; evidence of content area expertise, teaching effectiveness, and experience with emerging technologies in teaching and learning; and names and contact information for three referees.  Applications should be addressed to: Department Head, Department of Political Science, University of British Columbia, 1866 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z1.  Application materials may be submitted by regular mail or electronic submission.  Please forward electronic copies to: poli.recruitment@ubc.ca. Review of applications will begin March 29, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.

The position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected starting date is July 1, 2013.

The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community.  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. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will, however, be given priority.

The University of British Columbia, Vancouver invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Instructor I position in the Department of Geography (http://www.geog.ubc.ca/).

The incumbent’s academic appointment will be in the Department of Geography, but s/he is expected to dedicate about 2/3 of workload towards the University’s new International Program to be launched in 2014. The program’s mandate is to offer a first-year curriculum to international students from domestic schools in emerging countries in preparation for entry to the second year of degree programs in Arts or Sciences. The mandate of the program includes the development and implementation of innovative teaching practices. The initial cohort of Arts students (with a target enrolment of 150) will arrive in the fall of 2014 and the program will deliver sections of Geography 121 and Geography 122, amongst other courses. In the academic year 2013/4 the Instructor in Geography will join with instructors in Psychology and Political Science as well as English language instructors to develop the pedagogy and curriculum for the program. In addition the appointee will teach undergraduate classes in the Department of Geography.

The ideal candidate would be a broadly trained human geographer capable of presenting both a historical and contemporary thematic approach to world geography.  The minimum qualification is a doctoral degree in a field directly relevant to geography education.  As this is a tenure-track position, an Instructor I who in later years is reviewed for tenure and promotion to Senior Instructor will be required to show evidence of excellence in teaching, demonstrated educational leadership, distinction in the field of teaching and learning, sustained and innovative contributions to curriculum development, course design and other initiatives that advance the University’s ability to excel in its teaching and learning mandate. Experience in teaching international students, professional associations supporting geography education, research in pedagogy, arts curriculum development, and the integration of innovative teaching practices and technologies into the curriculum is highly desirable. It is expected that Senior Instructors will keep abreast of current developments in their respective disciplines and in the field of teaching and learning. A Senior Instructor may be reviewed for promotion to the rank of Professor of Teaching in the fifth and subsequent years in that rank.

Applicants should submit the following: a curriculum vita; a statement of teaching philosophy and interests; evidence of content area expertise, teaching effectiveness (such as student evaluations), and experience with emerging technologies in teaching and learning; and names and contact information for three referees. Applications should be addressed to: Department Head, Department of Geography, University of British Columbia. Application materials should be submitted electronically, preferably as PDFs with relevant file names (for example, “last name CV”) to recruit@geog.ubc.ca. Review of applications will begin March 29, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.

The position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected starting date is July 1, 2013.

The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community.  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. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will, however, be given priority.

Area of Specialization: history of early modern philosophy (through Kant) or ethics/social/political philosophy.

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. (or expect to have successfully defended prior to 1 July 2013) and have demonstrated accomplishments in scholarship.  S/he will be expected to maintain an active program of research and teaching, and to undertake service duties as assigned by the Head. The teaching load will be four 3-credit courses per year.

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a sample of their publications, a statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching ability and effectiveness. In addition, they should arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent directly to:

Search Committee
c/o Nissa Bell, Administrator
Department of Philosophy
The University of British Columbia
Buchanan E370 – 1866 Main Mall
Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6T 1Z1
Phone: 604-822-3292 / Fax: 604-822-8782

Completed applications must be received by March 18, 2013.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. 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. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will, however, be given priority.

For information about the Department, visit www.philosophy.ubc.ca

The Postdoctoral Fellow will be appointed for one year, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year subject to approval from the Department and budgetary availability.  Applicants will normally be within 3 years of being awarded the PhD.  The successful candidate will be expected to continue to pursue their research programme and to teach four single-semester undergraduate courses or sections per year.

The application dossier should include: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a sample chapter or scholarly paper (maximum 30 pages), and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Three confidential letters of recommendation are to be sent separately.  The deadline for the receipt of applications is March 25, 2013, however the position will remain open until filled.  The anticipated start date for the position is July 1, 2013.  This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Send application package to Chair, Post Doctoral Teaching Fellow Search Committee, Department of Asian Studies, 1871 West Mall, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, V6T 1Z2.  Applications may also be submitted electronically to lchase@mail.ubc.ca.

The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community.  All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

 Applications are invited for a 3-year* limited-term position at the rank of Assistant Professor Without Review to commence July 1, 2013.  *The initial appointment will be for a 12-month period and may be renewed for up to two more years, subject to satisfactory performance appraisals, compliance with UBC agreements and policies, and availability of funds.

Candidates should have a specialization in the acquisition of Italian as a Second or Foreign Language and experience in using and developing language instruction technology on different platforms. The successful candidate for this position will teach Italian language and culture courses at all levels. He or she will be expected to maintain an active program of research and teaching, and to undertake student advising duties and other service assignments as appropriate in connection with the development of the Italian language program, and more generally within the Department.

A completed Ph.D. (or solid indication of imminent completion) in Italian or an equivalent doctoral degree is required. Candidates must have native or near-native fluency in Italian, appropriate expertise in L2 and L3, as well as an excellent command of English to teach Italian Studies courses. They will also demonstrate excellence or clear promise of excellence in research and teaching.

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a sample of their publications, a statement of teaching philosophy, as well as evidence of teaching ability and effectiveness, and should also arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent directly to:

Search Committee

c/o Dr. André Lamontagne, Head

Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies

The University of British Columbia

797-1873 East Mall

Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6T 1Z1

Phone: 604-822-5746 / Fax: 604-822-6675

E-mail: fhis-head@mail.arts.ubc.ca

Completed applications must be received by March 1, 2013.

The starting salary for the position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. 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. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will, however, be given priority.

For information about the Department, visit www.fhis.ubc.ca.

The First Nations Languages Program in the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a tenure-stream faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Endangered First Nations/Aboriginal Language Documentation, Conservation, and Revitalization.

Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment (or to have progressed to the point where completion of the Ph.D. is imminent) in a discipline directly relevant to the documentation, conservation, and revitalization of endangered languages, cultures, and Indigenous knowledge systems. Applicants will demonstrate a record of or clear potential for excellent research, teaching, curriculum development, publication, and student supervision. Applicants will also have a strong commitment to mentoring Aboriginal students, and a history of success in ethical engagement and respectful collaboration with Aboriginal communities, organizations, and/or institutions. Experience in curriculum development for and/or the teaching of endangered languages would be an asset, as would expertise in information, archival, and/or museum studies.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research, teaching, and service. In addition to teaching in the core curriculum of the First Nations Languages (FNLG) program, the position involves the opportunity to develop additional FNLG curriculum related to capacity-building in research skills, language fluency, and pedagogical applications for endangered language maintenance and/or revitalization; the mentoring and research supervision of students at all levels from a diversity of disciplines; coordination with other programs and initiatives at UBC related to Indigenous peoples, as well as liaison with other institutions, organizations, and community-based initiatives involved in endangered language documentation and conservation provincially, nationally, and internationally. Responsibilities entail close collaboration with the Language and Culture Department of the Musqueam Indian Band under the established terms of the UBC-FNLG ethical protocols, as well as the negotiation of new collaborative relationships with other BC Bands and/or BC Aboriginal organizations working towards language reclamation and sustainability.

For more information about the First Nations Languages program, please consult our web site at:  http://fnlg.arts.ubc.ca. For information about UBC’s Aboriginal Strategic Plan and the broader context for Indigenous studies at UBC, please visit:  http://aboriginal.ubc.ca.

The appointment is to begin on 1 July 2013, or as soon as possible thereafter, and is subject to final budgetary approval. Application materials should be received either in hard copy or via email no later than 19 February 2013. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The First Nations Languages program is an interdisciplinary program: faculty will also be appointed in a Department of disciplinary specialization. Appointment structure is flexible, with primary responsibilities within the FNLG program, but open to teaching and student supervision at all levels in the disciplinary Department of appointment.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community.  We welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. We encourage all qualified persons, and especially Aboriginal/Indigenous scholars, to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Please include with your application:

• a letter of application;

• curriculum vitae;

• a publication (or manuscript) related to your endangered language research;

• if available, a sample of your language teaching materials;

• evidence of teaching effectiveness (including evaluations, if available);

• names and contact information for three academic references;

• names and contact information for two other references who can address your effectiveness in Aboriginal/Indigenous community engagement.

Post applications to:

Dr. Patricia A. Shaw, Professor and Chair, First Nations Languages (FNLG) Program

1866 Main Mall (Buchanan A240), Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z1 Canada

or E-mail applications to: patricia.a.shaw@ubc.ca

If you have questions or would like further clarification, please contact the FNLG Program Chair.

The Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a tenure-stream faculty position in the field of First Nations Language Documentation, Conservation, and Revitalization. Appointment at an advanced rank (Associate Professor or full Professor) will be considered, and candidates with experience in institutional collaboration with Indigenous communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment in a discipline directly relevant to the documentation, conservation, and revitalization of endangered languages, cultures, and Indigenous knowledge systems; a record of or clear potential for excellent research, teaching, publication, and student supervision; a strong commitment to mentoring Aboriginal students and community practitioners and teachers; and a history of success in ethical engagement and respectful collaboration with Aboriginal communities, organizations, and institutions. Experience in curriculum development for and/or the teaching of endangered languages would be an asset, as would expertise in computational methods for database analysis and archiving.

The successful candidate will be expected to have an active program of research, a deep understanding of pedagogy in diverse contexts, and a commitment to service at and beyond UBC. The position involves: teaching in the core curriculum of the First Nations Languages (FNLG) program to both UBC students and community participants; a commitment to capacity-building pedagogy and the development of additional curriculum; the mentoring and research supervision of students and community practitioners; and the ability to compete successfully for funding opportunities for First Nations language documentation and sustainability initiatives, especially those supporting community capacity-building in research skills, language fluency, and pedagogical applications. Responsibilities entail close collaboration with the Language and Culture Department of the Musqueam Indian Band under the established terms of the UBC-FNLG protocols, as well as liaison with other programs and initiatives at UBC related to Indigenous peoples, and liaison with other post-secondary institutions, endangered language organizations, and community-based initiatives provincially, nationally, and internationally.  In addition to these essential responsibilities, the successful candidate will be responsible for the administrative context of the program.

For more information about the First Nations Languages program, please consult the web site at: http://fnlg.arts.ubc.ca. For information about UBC’s Aboriginal Strategic Plan and the broader context for Indigenous studies at UBC, please visit: http://aboriginal.ubc.ca.

The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2013, or as soon as possible thereafter, and is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The First Nations Languages program is an interdisciplinary program: faculty will also be appointed in a department of disciplinary specialization. Appointment structure is flexible, with primary responsibilities within FNLG, but open to graduate teaching and student supervision in the department.

The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community.  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. We encourage all qualified persons to apply.  Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will, however, be given priority.

Please include with your application: a letter of application; curriculum vitae; a publication (or manuscript) related to your endangered language research; a sample of your language teaching materials if available; evidence of teaching effectiveness, including evaluations if available; names and contact information for 4 academic references; names and contact information for 2 other references who can address your effectiveness in community engagement.

Applications should be directed to:

Geraldine Pratt, Associate Dean

FNLG CHAIR Search Committee

c/o Judy Barry, Office of the Dean, Faculty of Arts, UBC

Buchanan A240 – 1866 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z1 Canada

http://www.arts.ubc.ca/

Review of applications will begin February 19, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.

The initial 12-month appointment may be renewed for up to two more years, subject to performance and availability of funds. The successful candidate will have a research and teaching interest/experience in the area of technology and information.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. (or expect to have successfully defended prior to the start date), or a combination of extensive professional experience and a master’s degree in a field related to the teaching areas of the position.  Applicants must demonstrate potential for excellence and must provide strong evidence of their teaching ability and effectiveness.  This is a full-time position which carries a teaching load of 6 courses plus administrative responsibilities as appropriate. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

The School offers a Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS), Master of Archival Studies (MAS), a joint MAS/MLIS, a multidisciplinary Master of Arts in Children’s Literature (MACL), and a doctorate in library, archival and information studies leading to the awarding of a Ph.D. Further information about the School can be found on its Web site at www.slais.ubc.ca.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, March 15^th, 2013.  Application materials should include a cover letter stating the candidate’s qualifications for the position, teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a complete CV, and the names and contact information for 3 referees.

The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.  UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Applications should be sent to:

Debra Locke

School of Library, Archival and Information Studies

The University of British Columbia

Suite 470 – 1961 East Mall

Vancouver, BC V6T  1Z1

Email: slais.gradsec@ubc.ca

Questions should be sent to:

Caroline Haythornthwaite

Professor and Director

School of Library, Archival and Information Studies

Email c.haythorn@ubc.ca

The Department of Art History, Visual Art, and Theory at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Japanese or Korean Art History or Architectural History.  The Department is especially interested in candidates who demonstrate serious engagement with contemporary issues and debates within the discipline and innovative and cross-cultural research approaches.  Teaching will include the historical span of East Asian art.

UBC, one of the largest and most distinguished universities in Canada, has excellent resources for scholarly research.  The Art History program partners with a strong studio art and Critical and Curatorial Studies programs (www.ahva.ubc.ca). This position in art history also presents an opportunity to engage with an interdisciplinary group of scholars within the larger academic community, including the Department of Asian Studies, the Asian Library, and Institute of Asian Research, Department of History, The School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, as well as the Museum of Anthropology and the Morris and Helen Belkin Gallery.

The candidate must have a PhD (or expect to successfully defend before July 1, 2013). The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential for excellence in research and in undergraduate and graduate teaching. He or she will be expected to maintain an active program of research, publication, teaching, graduate supervision, and service.

Applicants must submit in hard copy the following: A letter of application will include a detailed curriculum vitae; statement of research and teaching philosophies; a sample dissertation chapter or scholarly paper; evidence of teaching potential and effectiveness; and three confidential letters of reference sent under separate cover. The anticipated start date of employment is July 1, 2013. Applications should be addressed to:  Professor Scott Watson, Chair, Art History Search Committee, Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory, University of British Columbia, 403-6333 Memorial Road, Vancouver, B.C., V6T 1Z2, Canada.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. 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. Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Deadline: Applications and all supporting materials must be received by February 18, 2013.

The Learning Exchange was created more than 10 years ago to make connections between the University and people in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. As Director Kathleen Leahy says, the Exchange is “located in and strongly connected to the local community while still being part of UBC and that relationship, those connections going both ways, allows us to build partnerships between people”.

Thanks to donor funding, staff at the Learning Exchange were able to conceive of a project that connected an alumna to both new creative experiences and the DTES community. The mural project had two distinct goals – to tackle the issue of social isolation identified among tenants living at the Oasis building on East Hastings Street and to address the graffiti in a “high-use”* alley behind the building.

UBC graduate Kim Villagante’s interest for murals, sparked by the street art she appreciated on her travels, made her a natural choice to be the community artist to coordinate and direct the project. Kim led tenants and other volunteers in designing and creating three murals in the alley behind the Oasis. She set up monthly art spaces in the housing unit so that tenants could drop in, participate in the mural design process, draw, or sometimes just sit and chat. It was this ongoing, longer-term investment that really helped this project succeed for all involved. As Kim says, “It was through the opportunity I had to do a prolonged work with the Oasis that I got to know the tenants on a deeper level through the stories about their lives that they generously shared with me. I thought I was coming in to do something great but I actually received a lot more from learning from these people.”

Over this sustained period, tenants became more connected, with housing staff reporting a much more engaged social atmosphere in the Oasis, triggered in large part by the creative process itself: “our creative processes are transformative”, Kim says. “When people are adding a paint stroke to a mural that they’re both working on, you have to work with each other’s differences. I remember a lot of encouragement happening between all the artists – tenants and volunteer artists – to get up and paint regardless of self doubts or ability.”

The murals are striking, proud, beautiful art in this high-use alley, a permanent reclamation of the space by the tenants, and a way of projecting their humanity out into the world. Everyone walking past the murals while they were being created stopped to show their appreciation, from police officers to other DTES residents. Neighbouring condominium owners even approached Kim to create similar murals on their garage doors, immediately seeing the long-term value in such public art.

“Art is a huge community builder”, Kim says, “I wish there were more opportunities for visual art students to share their skills and educate themselves about the issues of the community”. Donations to the UBC Learning Exchange support innovative programming like this; opportunities that bring together diverse people to achieve shared goals, offering transformative learning experiences for students, community members and volunteers.

* “high-use” refers here to high drug use in the alley.

The successful applicant must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant area (or expect to have successfully defended prior to 1 July 2013) and have demonstrated accomplishments in scholarship. S/he is expected to teach five 3-credit courses on the undergraduate level, including 19th to 21st century Russian and Slavic literature. S/he is expected to show a genuine interest in teaching in a thriving cross-cultural program, currently comprising course offerings in Russian and Polish as well as comparative approaches to the literary cultures of central, eastern and northern Europe (i.e. SLAV and CENS courses).

The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to teaching and provide evidence of teaching effectiveness at the university level. S/he is expected to engage in curriculum and program development, to conduct scholarly research leading to publication, to participate in undergraduate and graduate research supervisions, and to contribute to service. Candidates must have native or near-native fluency in Russian.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, a writing sample, a current CV containing full contact information and evidence of teaching effectiveness. They should arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be forwarded to: Dr. Gaby Pailer, Head, Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies, University of British Columbia, Buchanan Tower 222 – 1873 East Mall, Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z1, Canada. Please forward electronic copies to: cenes.adm(at)ubc.ca. Applications must be submitted both by regular mail and electronically no later than February 10, 2013.

The appointment is for 12 months only, commencing July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014. Review of applications will begin February 10, 2013, and will continue until the position is filled. 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 and diversity within its community.  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. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will, however, be given priority.

The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $175,000, enough to fund approximately 7 grants. This amount may increase if additional funding partners participate. The maximum amount per grant is $25,000 for up to one (1) year. This funding is non-renewable.

Application Deadline: February 15, 2013

For questions about this initiative and objectives contact: Yumna Choudhry, Senior KT Specialist, Telephone: 613-954-1944, Email: yumna.choudhry@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $175,000, enough to fund approximately 7 grants. This amount may increase if additional funding partners participate. The maximum amount per grant is $25,000 for up to one (1) year. This funding is non-renewable.

Application Deadline: February 15, 2013

For questions about this initiative and objectives contact: Yumna Choudhry, Senior KT Specialist, Telephone: 613-954-1944, Email: yumna.choudhry@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

Partnership Grants undergo a two-stage adjudication process, involving a letter of intent and a formal application. Only applicants successful at the letter of intent stage will be invited to submit a formal application. Applicants successful at the letter of intent stage will be offered a grant worth up to $20,000 to help in the preparation of the formal application—i.e., to further refine the question(s) to be addressed; to establish partnership arrangements, governance structure and/or approach/methodology; and to consolidate their collaborative activities.

Application deadline: February 15, 2013 (internal deadline Feb 13, 2013)
For more information about this funding opportunity, or for advice on how to prepare your application, please contact: Email: partnershipgrants@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca, Telephone: 613-943-1007.

It is anticipated that approximately $21 million over five years will be available for the Fall and Winter competitions, enough to fund approximately 170 awards. The maximum amount awarded for a single award is $60,000 for up to 5 years. The value and duration of each fellowship is determined by the major degree held, licensure (where applicable), location of tenure and experience of the applicant.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2013 (internal deadline Jan 30, 2013)
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process contact: Fellowships Program Delivery Coordinator, Telephone: 613-960-6219, Email: Fellowships@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

• case studies;
• pilot initiatives; and
• critical analyses of existing research.

Projects may also involve national and international research collaboration, and the exploration of new ways of producing, structuring and mobilizing knowledge within and across disciplines and sectors. Within the Insight Development Grants funding opportunity, funding is available for two distinct categories of scholars: emerging scholars and established scholars.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2013 (internal deadline Jan 30, 2013)
Contact: email insightdevelopment@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca, Telephone: 613-996-6976

The Department of Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies is seeking applications for a 12-Month Lecturer position in Greek and Roman History.  Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in Classical Studies or a related field.  The successful candidate will possess a strong commitment to teaching and be able to teach surveys of Greek and Roman history, as well as specialized upper-level courses on Athens in the classical period and Alexander the Great. The ability to teach introductory languages or mythology would be considered an asset. The position involves teaching 24 credits (equivalent of eight 3-credit courses) and participating fully in student advising, departmental service, events and initiatives. The 1-year appointment is expected to commence September 1, 2013. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Reappointment will be subject to performance and availability of funds.

Please send applications, including a letter of interest, Curriculum Vitae, a statement of teaching interests and teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching ability and effectiveness, and the names and contact information of three referees to:

These materials may be sent electronically to andra.norton@ubc.ca. Applications must be received by January 15, 2013.

Information about the Department is available on the web at: http://www.cnrs.ubc.ca/.

The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

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 in writing in one or more of the following forms: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, children’s writing; experience in the teaching of university-level creative writing courses preferred; experience in teaching in online settings an asset; two major publications or productions required.

The ideal candidate will have an international profile and experience teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate level, including both workshops and large lecture classes. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to high quality undergraduate and graduate education and s/he will be expected to teach a total of 15 credits per year, to participate fully in Creative Writing teaching team work and program administration, to supervise a number of graduate theses, 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 email a letter of application, including a brief statement about pedagogical perspectives on the teaching of creative writing, a current CV, evidence of teaching ability and effectiveness (course outlines, student evaluations, etc.) directed to Chair, Selection Committee, Creative Writing Program, University of British Columbia at crwr.selection@ubc.ca.

They should also 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 the above email address.   In addition, a copy of each of two recent publications should be mailed to: Chair, Selection Committee, Creative Writing Program
, University of British Columbia
, Buchanan E462 – 1866 Main Mall Vancouver BC, V6T 1Z1 Canada.

The deadline for receipt of applications is January 31, 2013.

The starting salary for each position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Positions are subject to final budgetary approval. The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community.  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. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will, however, be given priority.

The successful applicants will teach courses from first to fourth year and assist with the coordination of the German language program. The full teaching load for this position will consist of six 3-credit courses in the winter session (September to April), plus an additional 3-credit course offered during the summer session (usually between May and August), for a total of seven three-credit courses across the twelve months. Applicants are required to have native or near-native fluency in German and a Master’s degree in Germanic Studies, Applied Linguistics, Language Education, or related fields.

The successful applicants will possess a strong commitment to teaching, extensive evidence of teaching effectiveness, and promise of educational leadership, and will be expected to maintain an excellent record of teaching and service.

The programs and general activities of the Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies are found at www.cenes.ubc.ca. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants should submit an application letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests and teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching ability and effectiveness (course outlines, student evaluations, etc.). They should arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be forwarded to: Dr. Gaby Pailer, Head, Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies, University of British Columbia, Buchanan Tower 222 – 1873 East Mall, Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z1, Canada.

Application materials must be received by both regular mail and electronic submission by February 10, 2013.  Please forward electronic copies to: cenes.adm(at)ubc.ca

The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community.  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. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will, however, be given priority.

The Department of Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a tenure-track appointment, effective July 1, 2013, at the rank of Assistant Professor. The primary research focus is on the period between 1500-330 BCE. The ideal candidate will be able to teach the art and archaeology of Ancient Egypt up to the graduate level, but may have a research expertise outside this field. He/she will appreciate the complex, interconnected relationships of the peoples of the ancient Eastern Mediterranean, Egyptian and Near Eastern worlds, and the globalized character of the cultures affected by these international contacts. The candidate is expected to build research and pedagogic links with faculty colleagues within the Department and in Anthropology, History and/or Art History.  An active archaeological project will be an asset.

The successful candidate must hold a PhD (or expect to have successfully defended prior to July 1, 2013) and must have demonstrated accomplishments in scholarship along with enthusiasm for teaching in a department with the unique combination of fields present in CNERS. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research, graduate and undergraduate teaching, and to participate fully in graduate supervision, departmental service, events, and initiatives. The programs, faculty research interests and general activities of CNERS are found at www.cnrs.ubc.ca.

The starting salary for the position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.  Applicants should submit the following in hard copy to the address below: a letter of application, an example of their published research, a current CV containing full contact information, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. They should arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent directly to Dr. Dietmar Neufeld, Head, Department of Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies, University of British Columbia, Buchanan C227, 1866 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1, Canada. Deadline for receipt of applications and supporting materials: December 21, 2012.

The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. 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. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will, however, be given priority.

UPDATE (Nov 27/12):  Alternatively, applications and supporting materials may be sent electronically via email attachment to: andra.norton@ubc.ca

Categories/Specialties:

• International Trade
• Macroeconomics
• International Macroeconomics
• Environment/Resource Economics

Deadline: 2012-11-19

Description:
The Department of Economics at the University of British Columbia invites applications for up to four tenure-stream professorial positions. Starting date: July 1, 2013.  We are seeking exceptional candidates in the fields of International Trade, Macroeconomics, International Macroeconomics, and Environment/Resource Economics.  The successful candidate will be appointed to the rank appropriate to their level of experience. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

Qualifications: For appointment at the Assistant Professor level, the candidate must have a Ph.D. (or solid indication of imminent completion) in a relevant field, and demonstrate excellence or clear promise of excellence in teaching and in research. For appointment at the Associate or full Professor level, the candidate must have a Ph.D., a proven record of outstanding research and excellence in teaching, and a track record of effective Ph.D. supervision. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research, teaching, graduate supervision, and service. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications must include a c.v., at least three confidential reference letters, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and samples of research papers.  Application instructions and additional information about our department are available on our website at http://www.econ.ubc.ca. Application deadline: November 19, 2012.

The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. 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. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will, however, be given priority.

2012/2013 schedule of Faculty of Arts Meetings

Term 1: October 16, 2012   |   Term 2: February 12 and May 7, 2013

The meeting on Tuesday October 16, 2012 was held in Buchanan B215, from 12:30pm to 2:00pm. 

The meeting on Tuesday February 12, 2013 was held in Buchanan D322, from 12:30pm to 2:00pm.

The meeting on Tuesday May 7, 2013 will be held in Buchanan A203, from 12:30pm to 2:00pm.

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UPDATE [Nov 22/12]:   An extraordinary meeting of the Faculty of Arts will be held on Tuesday December 4, 2012, from 12:00 to 1:30pm, in Buchanan A202.

The Liu Institute for Global Issues at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for a Canada Research Chair (Tier I) in Food Security (a tenure-stream professorial appointment, effective 1 July 2013).  Exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor level will also be considered.  Details about the CRC program are available at: http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/.  Candidates must have an exceptional international research profile.  A PhD as well as a record of teaching excellence and successful PhD supervision are required.  Research interests could include (but are not limited to) the relationship between food security and environmental change, agricultural productivity, access and nutrition, global governance, trade and supply chains, or climate change.  We will consider candidates working on any part of the world and from any disciplinary or interdisciplinary background; we particularly encourage those involved in policy analysis and implementation.  Outreach to local, national, and international audiences is expected.

The programs, faculty research interests, and public policy activities of the Liu Institute for Global Issues are at http://www.ligi.ubc.ca.  The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to employment equity and diversity within its community.  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.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Applications must include a C.V., a description of research interests, evidence of teaching excellence, evidence of public outreach, and confidential letters from three referees.  Applicants should also provide an electronic sample of their most outstanding publications.  Applications must be submitted by 22 October 2012 to sally.reay@ubc.ca.

Please note the following concerning eligibility of CRC nominees: “Nominees for Tier 1 positions must be full professors or associate professors who are expected to be promoted to the full professor level within one or two years of the nomination… [source: http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/program-programme/nomination-mise_en_candidature-eng.aspx]

The Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice at UBC – Vancouver invites applications for a tenure-track Instructor I position in Critical Sexuality Studies. A PhD in Women’s & Gender Studies or a related humanities field, with an emphasis on cultural studies, new social media, literature, and feminist anti-racist pedagogy, is required. Major criteria in selection will be demonstration of prize-worthy excellence in teaching, an exceptional record of pedagogical innovation, and current and extensive undergraduate teaching in Women’s & Gender Studies and Critical Sexuality Studies.

The successful candidate will exhibit distinction in teaching service and educational leadership.  He or she will be expected to teach a range of undergraduate courses in the Institute, and to contribute to ongoing curriculum, program development, and other teaching and learning initiatives. The candidate’s demonstrated or potential ability to create and maintain effective links with Critical Studies in Sexuality (CSIS), as well as the Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT), will be an important consideration.

The position is subject to final budgetary approval.  Salary will be commensurate with experience.  As this is a tenure-track position, an Instructor I who in later years is reviewed for tenure and promotion to Senior Instructor will be required to show evidence of excellence in teaching and service, demonstrated educational leadership, distinction in the field of teaching and learning, sustained and innovative contributions to curriculum development, course design and other initiatives that advance the University’s ability to excel in its teaching and learning mandate. It is expected that Senior Instructors will keep abreast of current developments in their respective disciplines and in the field of teaching and learning. A Senior Instructor in the fifth and subsequent years in that rank may be reviewed for promotion to the rank of Professor of Teaching.

Closing Date for applications: September 15, 2012

Anticipated position start date: either January 1 or July 1, 2013

A hard copy (no electronic applications) of a letter of application for the position, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and philosophy, evidence of teaching ability and effectiveness (course outlines & student evaluations), together with the names of three references, should be forwarded to:

Dr. Sneja Gunew

Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice

Lower Level, Jack Bell Building

2080 West Mall

University of British Columbia

Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2

For information about the Institute, please visit: www.grsj.ubc.ca

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.

INNOVATION 2012 – Connecting R & D and Commercialization will take place December 2-4 at the Ottawa Marriott in Ottawa, ON. INNOVATION 2012 is a networking and professional development conference that draws from the global community of technology transfer and industry engagement practitioners from academia, industry and government as well as venture investors and other managers of Canada’s intellectual assets.

Partnerships including regional and national industry associations and others will enrich the program significantly. In addition to professional development, opportunities for networking, marketing and building relationships with key individuals and organizations in Canada’s Innovation Ecosystem are key cornerstones of this Conference. Please click here for website and further information.

The 45th Society of Research Administrators International Annual Meeting will take place in Orlando, Florida from September 29 – October 3, 2012. Set in the warmth of central Florida, the theme of this year’s meeting is “Grow, Evolve, Flourish.” The annual meeting co-chairs welcome you to learn and to continue to develop your professional skills – while growing, evolving and flourishing as a Research Administration professional. Please click here for further information.

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Need support?   Contact Arts ISIT support by phone or email at: [(604) 827-ARTS] or arts.helpdesk@ubc.ca

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 ARTS ISIT Contact Centre: (604) 827-ARTS

As part of the Arts ISIT’s continuous improvement process, we are proud to announce the launch of a new Contact Centre on March 1, 2012. The Arts ISIT Contact Centre will provide our faculty and staff with a single point of contact to access our skilled technicians. No busy signals, no lost calls, just tech support when you need it.

The Contact Centre can be reached by calling 827-ARTS. It is the only number you will need for any of these services:

* Desktop, Network and IT related support

* Classroom and Multimedia support

* To book equipment and computer labs

Contact Arts ISIT support by phone or email at 604-827-ARTS (2787), or arts.helpdesk@ubc.ca

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Since graduating, Oliver Zihlmann (BA’05) has provided guidance to more than 100 students. While that may seem like a daunting figure, Zihlmann thinks mentoring is quite simple.

“What would you have wanted to know as a student that you know now?” asks Zihlmann, Development Coordinator for the UBC Faculty of Applied Science.

Whether chatting with students at an event, meeting them during lunch, or providing tips via e-mail, this International Relations alumnus is keen to apply his volunteer philosophy.

“It really boils down to people, relationships and sharing knowledge,” says Zihlmann who enjoys learning about students’ stories and developing relationships with them in a professional capacity. Discussion topics often include managing student debt, paying your dues in the workplace, and gaining experiences that could lead to a dream job.

“It’s not earth shattering, ground-breaking or mind-blowing advice,” says Zihlmann, who has volunteered with the Arts Co-op Program, Career Services and International Relations Students Association. “It’s just some basic things to think about.”

Zihlmann thinks that students and professionals are not entirely different. “At the end of the day, we’re all looking for connections or ideas. And I think we all want to be inspired.”

While students undoubtedly benefit from the exchange, Zihlmann believes that mentors also have a lot to gain. “Mentoring offers a refreshing perspective. It has inspired me to do the best in my job and to think of ways that I can continue to learn.”

By Michelle Keong

To volunteer as a mentor please contact:
Christine Lee
604.822.9359

• Hampton Grants
• VPRI Internal Funding
• VPRI Faculty Research Awards
• Peter Wall Solutions Initiative

National Funding Agencies

• SSHRC
• NSERC
• CIHR
• Canada Council for the Arts
• British Columbia Arts Council
• Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research

International Funding Agencies

• National Endowment for the Humanities
• National Institutes of Health
• Guggenheim Foundation

Research Support Offices

• Office of Research Services
• Research & Trust Accounting
• University-Industry Liaison Office
• Human Ethical Review

For an overview of the changes, consult the Guide’s Summary of Changes at: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/FinancialAdminGuide-GuideAdminFinancier/TFAGChange-GAFTRevision_eng.asp.

Please note that minor revisions to the guidelines on Subject Matter Eligibility have been posted on the SSHRC web site to provide further clarification to applicants regarding the eligibility of health-related research. Specifically, the revisions provide additional examples of eligible and ineligible topics based on the experience of the past competition year.

The revised guidelines can be found at: http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/apply-demande/background-renseignements/selecting_agency-choisir_organisme_subventionnaire-eng.aspx

2011/2012 schedule of Faculty of Arts Meetings

Term 1: October 11 and October 25, 2011   |   Term 2: February 14 and May 8, 2012

Meetings of the Faculty of Arts were held from 12:30pm to 2:00pm on October 11 and October 25, 2011 in Buchanan A203, on February 14, 2012 in Buchanan D322, and on Tuesday May 8, 2012 in Buchanan B215.