Media Studies sessional teaching, 2025W2

2025-2026 Media Studies (MDIA) sessional teaching

The Bachelor of Media Studies Program at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, is seeking a sessional instructor to teach our collaborative media production course, a required course of the BMS degree. For details, see UBC Calendar: MDIA 290: Collaborative Methods

The course teaches structured collaborative methodologies that students will apply in professional media environments. This includes agile methods, project management, and communication strategies between group members. This course serves as a critical juncture in the BMS degree, where students bring together their specialized focus areas (visual, data, or narrative) into meaningful collaborative media projects to work in interdisciplinary groups, researching and creating digital media and artifacts.

MDIA 290 will meet in person for 3 hours weekly, on Friday afternoons (14:00–17:00), in Winter Term 2 of the 2025-26 Academic year (January 1–April 30, 2026).

Applicants with background in any media discipline are welcome to apply; however an interest in interdisciplinary knowledge construction and media modalities is essential to the role. Required qualifications include:

Graduate degree (with either undergraduate or graduate degree in a MDIA-relevant field)
Experience as a collaborative media creator
Proof of post-secondary teaching experience and effectiveness

This position is subject to availability of funds. Sessional Lecturer positions will be governed by the “Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional Lecturers.” In accordance with the collective agreement, the current minimum Sessional salary is CA$9,559.11 for a three-credit course.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

To apply, please send the following to arts.mediastudies@ubc.ca:

Cover letter that outlines related experience and interest in the course
CV that includes individual descriptions of past courses taught
A maximum 1-page outline of how you’d approach teaching a collaborative media-making course, including: (1) identify values, approach and main outcomes, (2) group assignment ideas linked to techniques, and (3) list two texts or relevant readings you might assign.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., teaching evaluations, if available)
Names, role, email and phone number of two references.

All materials should be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Theatre and Film TA-ships (2025-2026)

UBC Department of Theatre and Film  Teaching Assistantships for  2025/26 Academic Session

Posted April 23, 2025

The Department of Theatre and Film hopes to appoint part-time Teaching Assistants from among the MA/MFA/PhD students to assist in the following courses:

Theatre Studies Courses

THTR 120: Introduction to Theatre. Lecture Term 2.  There is a total of 2 positions available (at 50%)
THTR 210: Drama: Forms and Ideas I. Lecture Term 1. There is a total of 2 positions available (at 50%)
THTR 211: Drama: Forms and Ideas II. Lecture Term 2. There is a total of 2 positions available (at 50%)

Cinema and Media Studies Courses

CINE 100-001, CINE 100-003, CINE-004: Introduction to Cinema Studies. Term 1 and Term 2. There is a total of 9 positions available (at 50%).
CINE 220-002: Hollywood Cinema 1930-1960. Lecture Term 2. There is a total of 3 positions available (at 50%)
CINE 240-001: Media Industries. Lecture Term 1. There is one position available (at 50%)
CINE 240-002: Media Industries. Lecture Term 2. There is one position available (at 50%)
CINE 300-001: Cult Cinema. Lecture Term 1. There is a total of 2 positions available (at 50%)
CINE 340-001: Media Audiences. Lecture Term 1. There is a total of 1 position available (at 50%)

Theatre/Film Courses

THTR 150: Introduction to Production. Lecture/Lab Term 1. There is a total of 1 position available (at 50%)
THTR 245: Play-Interpretation and Production-Analysis. Lecture/Lab Term 2. There is a total of 1 position available (at 50%)
THFL 200: Visual Narrative: Exploring Design and Creative Process. Lecture Term 2. There is a total of 1 position available (at 50%)
FIPR 131: Introduction to Screen Acting. Studio Term 2. There is a total of 2 positions available (at 50%)
FIPR 133-001: Introduction to Film and Media Production. Lecture Term 2. There is a total of 1 position available (at 25%)
FIPR 230-001: Introduction to Motion Picture Directing. Lecture Term 2. There is a total of 2 positions available (at 25%)
FIPR 234-001: Production Planning and Professional Practices. Lecture Term 1. There is a total of 2 positions available (at 25%)
FIPR 436-001: Documentary Development and Production. Lecture Term 2. There is a total of 1 position available (at 50%)

To apply for any of these positions, please submit your application materials to The Department of Theatre and Film application Portal – https://thfl.air.arts.ubc.ca/?p=517

Deadline for applications is May 12, @ 4pm PST, 2025.

Please note that the above listed TA positions are dependent on Department of Theatre and Film budget approval. Some positions will be appointed at 50% (half time) or 25% (quarter time) and will have their duties and salaries adjusted accordingly.

Qualifications: At a minimum, the applicant will have a BA/BFA degree or its equivalent, with academic and/or professional experience. The applicant must have a solid knowledge of theatre history, film studies or film production, depending on the course for which they are applying. Students cannot always be assigned to the course that is their first choice, and so it is helpful to provide a range of courses for which you feel equipped to TA.

Duties: TAs may be required, at a minimum, to mark, attend classes, lead seminars, advise students, supervise production labs, hold office hours, give demonstrations and on occasion provide instruction in the courses they have been assigned to.

Hours of work: Varies by course. The average is 12 hours per week for 26 weeks (384 hours) for a full TA position. Please note that TA positions can range from 25% to 100% and hours are scaled accordingly.

Salary

Masters Students: GTA 2 $38.65/hour (as of Sept 1, 2024)

Doctoral Students: GTA 1 $40.16/hour (as of Sept 1, 2024)

Application: A letter of application including your curriculum vitae, all contact information, your year of study, and experience in the discipline that you wish to apply. Please indicate whether you are a full–time or part–time student and whether you hold a degree in another field of study at a Masters level or higher.

Deadline for applications is May 12, by 4pm PST, 2025.

Again, to apply for any of these positions, please submit your application materials directly into The Department of Theatre and Film portal at https://thfl.air.arts.ubc.ca/?p=517

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

CRC 1 in Indigenous Textual Sovereignties

April 7, 2025

The Faculty of Arts at the UBC Vancouver campus invites applications from internal faculty members within UBC. Applicants must hold a PhD and be at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor, with the expectation to be promoted to Professor within one or two years for a SSHRC Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Indigenous Textual Sovereignties. Tier 1 Chairs, tenable for seven years and renewable once, are for outstanding researchers acknowledged by their peers as world leaders in their fields. The successful candidate will be a leader in their field of research with a distinguished track record in the study of Indigenous literary and expressive cultures whose work is internationally known for engaging the relationship between Critical Indigenous Studies, Indigenous literary studies, forms of Indigenous sovereignty (including citizenship).

The Faculty of Arts is a Faculty of distinction and excellence in both teaching and research and home to over twenty Canada Research Chairs across a wide range of humanities, social sciences, and creative and performing arts. The Chair in Indigenous Textual Sovereignties will be co-located in the Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies and the Department of English Language and Literatures. The Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies is widely recognized as a key site for grounded and wide-reaching work that emerges from, and extends, multi-layered interdisciplinary conversations in Indigenous Studies globally. The Department of English Language and Literatures stands out among Canadian universities for its emphasis on diverse approaches to literary study, with a particular strength in Indigenous literary and textual studies.

Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for a Tier 1 CRC position. Tier 1 CRC nominees must be Professors or Associate Professors who are expected to be promoted to the Professor rank within one or two years of the nomination. The Canada Research Chairs Program supports outstanding researchers whose scholarly profile and proposed research program demonstrate an excellent fit with an institution’s strategic goals and strategic research plan. All Chair nominations are subject to review and final approval by the CRC Secretariat. Please consult the Canada Research Chairs website https://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca for full program information and further details on eligibility criteria.

Applications must be submitted electronically at: https://ardo.air.arts.ubc.ca/?p=8441. Please be prepared to provide the following items:

Curriculum vitae
One sample of published research
Description of your most significant research accomplishments (1 page)
Research program proposal for Tier 1 CRC in Indigenous Textual Sovereignties (PDF document, up to 6 pages, excluding references) which should include:
1. Program objectives
2. Research methodology
3. Engagement with research users and communication of results
4. Proposed training strategies and potential contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion
The names and contact information of three referees who meet the CRC program’s conflict of interest requirements per https://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/program-programme/referees-repondants-eng.aspx.

The closing date for applications is 11:59 pm, May 10, 2025. Only complete applications will be considered by the committee. Inquiries about the position and/or proposed nomination can be sent to Professor Christiane Hoppmann at artsad.rc@ubc.ca. The Chair is expected to begin as early as April 1, 2026.

In accordance with the 2019 Addendum to the 2006 Canadian Human Rights Settlement Agreement, UBC’s CRC Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Action Plan [https://research.ubc.ca/federal-research-chair-programs/canada-research-chairs/ubcscommitment-equity-diversity-and], and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights code, the selection will be restricted to members of the following federally designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, and women and gender equity-seeking groups. Applicants to CRC positions are asked to complete this equity survey https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6WJHol7SfPxRMu9 as part of the application, and candidates from these groups must self-identify as belonging to one or more of the federally designated groups to be considered for the position. As the search is limited to those self-identifying as members of designated equity groups, candidates must also provide their name in the survey to be considered.

Personal information is collected under the authority of sections 26(a), 26(c) and 26(e) of the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The information you provide will be used to determine whether you qualify for participation in this restricted process, and to advance accessibility, equity, and fair adjudication in this process. Data will be collected by the Equity & Inclusion Office and only the names of those eligible for the search process will be shared confidentially with the search committee. All responses will be stored in a secure database.

UBC recognizes the legitimate impact that COVID-related research interruptions and eligible leaves (e.g., maternity, parental, medical, bereavement) can have on a candidate’s record of achievement. These leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all candidates (including but not limited to disabled people). Confidential accommodations are available on request by contacting Vicki Ferguson, Director, Research Development, Faculty of Arts at vicki.ferguson@ubc.ca.

If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC’s Centre for Workplace Accessibility website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/working-injury-illness-or-disability/centre-workplace-accessibility or contact the Centre at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca. To learn more about how the university is working to create a more inclusive working and learning environment, see the Strategic Equity & Anti-Racism (StEAR) Framework’s goals related to recruitment and retention (https://equity.ubc.ca/stear-framework-and-roadmap-for-change/).

identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

CRC 2 in Sexual Health and Well-Being

April 7, 2025

The Faculty of Arts at the UBC Vancouver campus invites applications from internal faculty members within UBC. Applicants must hold a PhD and be at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor for a CIHR Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Sexual Health and Well-Being. Tier 2 Chairs, tenable for five years and renewable once, are for exceptional emerging researchers, acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field. The successful candidate will hold a degree in psychology, and ideally be a registered clinical psychologist, with an established track in the study of how human sexuality relates to health and well-being, and whose work seeks to understand sexual dysfunction and evidence-based interventions to improve sexual health.

The Faculty of Arts is a Faculty of distinction and excellence in both teaching and research and home to over twenty Canada Research Chairs across a wide range of humanities, social sciences, and creative and performing arts. The Chair in Sexual Health and Well-Being will be located in the Department of Psychology, which is widely recognized as global leader for research and teaching. The Department of Psychology at UBC – Vancouver has been ranked 17^th in the world and 2^nd in Canada by the Times Higher Education global rankings for subject and stands out for the research and clinical training it provides with a particular strength in Clinical Psychology.

Canada Research Chairs are expected to maintain an outstanding program of research, to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, to attract and supervise undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows, and to contribute to service at all levels within the University and to the profession. The successful candidate will be an exceptional emerging world-class researcher who has demonstrated particular research creativity; demonstrated potential to achieve international recognition in their fields in the next five to ten years; has the potential to attract, develop and retain excellent trainees, students and future researchers; and who, as chairholder will carry out an original, innovative research program of high quality.

Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for a Tier 2 CRC position. Tier 2 CRC nominees must be emerging scholars who should, at a minimum, be Assistant Professors or Associate Professors, or possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed to these levels. Tier 2 Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e., candidates must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination). Applicants who are more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree (and where career breaks exist, such as maternity, parental or extended sick leave, clinical training, etc.) may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the program’s Tier 2 justification process. Please contact Professor Christiane Hoppmann (Associate Dean Research) at artsad.rc@ubc.ca for more information. The Canada Research Chairs Program supports outstanding researchers whose scholarly profile and proposed research program demonstrate an excellent fit with an institution’s strategic goals and strategic research plan. All Chair nominations are subject to review and final approval by the CRC Secretariat. Please consult the Canada Research Chairs website https://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca for full program information and further details on eligibility criteria.

Applications must be submitted electronically at: https://ardo.air.arts.ubc.ca/?p=8444 . Please be prepared to provide the following items:

Curriculum vitae
One sample of published research
Description of your most significant research accomplishments (1 page)
Research program proposal for CIHR Tier 2 CRC in Sexual Health and Well-Being (PDF document, up to 6 pages, excluding references) which should include:
1. Program objectives
2. Research methodology
3. Engagement with research users and communication of results
4. Proposed training strategies and potential contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion
The names and contact info of three referees at least two of whom meet the CRC program’s conflict of interest requirements per https://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/program-programme/referees-repondants-eng.aspx.

If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC’s Centre for Workplace Accessibility website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/working-injury-illness-or-disability/centre-workplace-accessibility or contact the Centre at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca. To learn more about how the university is working to create a more inclusive working and learning environment, see the Strategic Equity & Anti-Racism (StEAR) Framework’s goals related to recruitment and retention: (https://equity.ubc.ca/stear-framework-and-roadmap-for-change/).

Swedish Language and Nordic Studies (Lecturer)

Apr 1, 2025

The Department of Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies (CENES) at the University of British Columbia – Vancouver Campus invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position in Swedish Language and Nordic Studies, with an anticipated start date as early as July 1, 2025.

This position is for an initial term of one year (which is a probationary first year), with possibility of a one-year renewal. Lecturer positions are appointments without review (i.e., non-tenure track), subject to availability of funding and demonstration of excellence in teaching, in accordance with the Collective Agreement between UBC and the UBC Faculty Association.

A full-time Lecturer in the Faculty of Arts is responsible for teaching 24 credits per year and carrying out service and/or administrative duties as assigned by the Head of Department. Teaching load in 2025/26 academic year is expected to comprise seven 3-credit courses across the two terms in Winter session (Sept-Dec and Jan-Apr) and one 3-credit course in the first or second Summer session (May-June and July-Aug).

The successful candidate must have a PhD in Nordic Studies or a related discipline at the time of appointment. The ideal candidate will have:

near-native or native proficiency in Swedish;
experience developing and delivering high-quality university-level courses in Swedish language;
experience developing and delivering high-quality university-level courses in Nordic Studies, including but not limited to literature and film;
evidence of ability to engage student learning through a variety of tools and techniques;
a willingness and ability to teach across a wide range of courses within our program, such as comparative Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies courses; and
a willingness to engage with students through department programming such as our weekly Fika event.

How to apply

To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit their applications to: https://cene.air.arts.ubc.ca/application-for-lecturer-in-swedish-language-and-nordic-studies-university-of-british-columbia/, and be prepared to upload a single, bookmarked, pdf file comprised of the following items in the order listed:

a letter of application
a curriculum vitae;
a list of courses previously taught;
a statement of teaching philosophy/approach;
evidence of effectiveness in teaching (including course syllabi, student evaluations, peer reviews of teaching, evidence-based assessments, etc.); and
a one-page statement about their experience working with a diverse student body and their contributions (or potential contributions) to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion.

Applicants should also submit the names and contact information for three referees through the form.

The deadline for completed applications is May 5, 2025. Review of applications will begin soon after this date and will continue until the position is filled.

The position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position is $6,667 – $7,000/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Cinema Studies TA-ships (2025 Summer)

March 25, 2025

UBC Department of Theatre and Film Teaching Assistantships for  both Summer Sessions 2025 Term 1 (May/June) 2025/2026 Academic Session

The Department of Theatre and Film hopes to appoint part-time Teaching Assistants from among the MA/MFA/Phd students to assist in the following courses:

Cinema Studies Courses

CINE 100 Intro to Cinema Studies – Lecture Term 1.  May/June. There is a total of 2 positions available (each at 50%). Online. Asynchronous lectures/screenings with synchronous weekly discussion Zoom sessions.

To apply for any of these positions, please submit your application materials to The Department of Theatre and Film via this online portal (https://thfl.air.arts.ubc.ca/?p=305)

Salary

Masters Students: GTA 2 $38.65/hour (as of Sept 1, 2024)

Doctoral Students: GTA 1 $40.16/hour (as of Sept 1, 2024)

Application: A letter of application including your curriculum vitae and your experience in the discipline that you wish to apply.

Deadline for applications is Thursday, April 10, 2025 by 4pm PST.

Again, to apply for any of these positions, please submit your application materials to The Department of Theatre and Film at this LINK.

Central Asian Studies (Postdoctoral Fellowship)

Application deadline: April 3, 2025

Date of posting: March 1, 2025

Call for Applications: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Central Asian Studies

Department of Asian Studies, University of British Columbi

Situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people, the Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Central Asian Studies with a special focus on archival manuscript studies and oral literatures. This three-year, full-time position offers a unique opportunity for scholars to contribute to the growing field of Uyghur and Central Asian studies while collaborating with faculty and students at UBC. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty members as well as a broader research team, to process, prepare, and analyze a wide range of manuscripts and ethnographic materials housed at the UBC Asian Library.

About the Department of Asian Studies

UBC’s Department of Asian Studies is widely acknowledged as one of the finest in North America, with more than eighty faculty members leading courses in Asian thought, religion, history, literature, culture, and more. We offer one of the most diverse language programs for both heritage and non-heritage learners, providing instruction in nine Asian languages: Cantonese, Chinese, Hindi-Urdu, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Sanskrit, and Tibetan. Our undergraduate program offers a Major or Minor in Asian Area Studies or Asian Language and Culture, while our graduate program provides MA and PhD degrees in the cultures of South Asia (through Urdu/Hindi, Persian, Punjabi, and Sanskrit), the Himalayas, East Asia (Chinese, Japanese, Korean), Islamic Studies, Persian, and Transregional Indigenous studies involving multiple regions or subregions. Fields of study include literature, visual and popular culture, linguistics (historical and applied), history, religion, and philosophy.

Position Details

Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
Duration: 3 years, full-time
Start Date: September 1, 2025 (flexible based on visa timelines)
Location: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Salary: $60,000–$76,000 per year, plus benefits (see UBC Postdoctoral Fellows Benefits)

There is no citizenship requirement, but non-Canadian applicants must be able to meet all immigration requirements to be eligible for employment in Canada.

Key Responsibilities

Archival Processing & Research – The fellow will assist in transcribing, translating, and contextualizing oral and written materials while curating and cataloging them within the archive.
Ethical & Cultural Sensitivity – Working closely with the research team, the fellow will help develop culturally responsible privacy and access policies that align with Uyghur epistemologies and ethical codes of conduct.
Mentorship & Collaboration – The fellow will provide guidance and research support for PhD and MA students, ensuring they are equipped to contribute meaningfully to the project.
Digital Archiving & Accessibility – The fellow will utilize digital tools to preserve and enhance accessibility of materials, including creating metadata and subtitles in both Uyghur and English.
Scholarly Output – The fellow will co-author research articles, contribute to an edited volume on Central Asian manuscript and oral traditions, and participate in conferences and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Qualifications

We welcome applications from scholars with expertise in Uyghur language and literature, manuscript studies, oral traditions, and historical linguistics. The ideal candidate will have:

Fluency in oral and classical Uyghur, with familiarity across regional dialects.
Reading proficiency in Old Uyghur script, Chagatai script, Uyghur Latin script (both old and new), Cyrillic, and modern Uyghur Arabic script.
A PhD (or equivalent degree such as DPhil) in a relevant field—such as Central Asian Studies, Linguistics, History, Anthropology, or Digital Humanities—and normally completed up to five years earlier, or longer if personal and external other circumstances have caused career interruptions. ABD candidates will also be considered, with an expected completion date no later than July 1, 2025.
Experience working with archival materials and digital preservation tools is an asset.
Ability to work with Chinese materials and expertise in translation is desirable.

Support for Relocation & Research

We recognize that transitioning to a new position requires significant adjustment. To support this, the fellowship includes:

$10,000 relocation funding to assist with moving costs.
$5,000 annual research and travel support to facilitate conference participation and community engagement.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $60,000–$76,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications, plus UBC postdoctoral benefits. For details on benefits, please refer to UBC Postdoctoral Fellows Benefits.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit the following materials:

Letter of Application – A cover letter detailing the applicant’s qualifications, research interests, and suitability for the fellowship.
Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) – A comprehensive overview of academic and professional experience.
Statement of Intended Research Project – A document outlining the applicant’s own proposed program of research during the fellowship (maximum two pages, single space).
Writing Sample – A dissertation chapter, journal article, or other academic paper (maximum 30 pages, single- or double-spaced).

Names and contact information for two references – Applicants should provide the names and contact information of two references who are willing to submit a confidential letter of recommendation. Once the application is submitted, we will contact referees directly to request letters. Referees should send their letters to jobsearch@ubc.ca by the application deadline.
Confirmation of PhD (or DPhil), or supervisor/department confirmation of expected completion date
Explanation for career interruption (if applicable; up to one page)

Submission Instructions:

All applications must be submitted via the application portal at https://asia.ubc.ca/about/job-opportunities/ by April 3, 2025. Please direct any inquiries to asia.jobsearch@ubc.ca.

Application Deadline: April 3, 2025

For any inquiries regarding administrative questions, please contact: asia.jobsearch@ubc.ca

For any inquiries related to the research, please contact Mark Turin at mark.turin@ubc.ca

We look forward to your application and to the opportunity to collaborate on this exciting and impactful project.

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Latin Language and Ancient Mediterranean Studies (Lecturer)

February 19, 2025

Three-year Lecturer (Renewable) in Latin Language and Ancient Mediterranean Studies

The Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies at the University of British Columbia is seeking applications for a renewable three-year Lecturer position in Latin Language and Ancient Mediterranean Studies, to commence July 1, 2025. The teaching load for this position is eight 3-credit courses per year, and the successful candidate will also participate in departmental service, events, and initiatives. Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in Classical Studies or a related field.

In accordance with the Collective Agreement between UBC and the UBC Faculty Association, Lecturer positions at UBC are appointments without review (i.e. non-tenure track), renewable for successive terms subject to availability of funds and demonstration of excellence in teaching and service. This position is subject to final budgetary approval and will entail a probationary first year. The expected pay range for this position is $6,867 – $8,583/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will possess a strong commitment to teaching and will be able to maintain and grow our strong undergraduate Latin language program. They will also demonstrate the ability to retain and build student engagement in large lecture classes. Additional desirable areas of teaching expertise include: Greek and Roman mythology, Ancient Greek language, etymology, classical reception, online teaching. We especially welcome applications from candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing a culture of equity, inclusion, and decolonization through teaching, course development, or service.

Enquiries may be made to the Head of the Department of AMNE, Dr. Michael Griffin, at amne.manager@ubc.ca.

The deadline for the receipt of applications is March 25, 2025. Applicants should apply through AMNE’s Internal Resources website at: https://amne.ubc.ca/job-opportunities/2025-three-year-lecturer-renewable-in-latin-language-and-ancient-mediterranean-studies/

For this application, please submit the following documents in PDF format as separate files (max. size 15 MB each):

A letter of application (1-2 pages)
Curriculum vitae
Teaching dossier, including:
1. List of courses previously taught, including format and approximate enrolment.
2. A statement of teaching philosophy and interests (1-2 pages)
3. Sample teaching materials: two course syllabuses designed by the candidate reflecting their teaching range, with examples of assessments (e.g. assignment descriptions, essay prompts, evaluation criteria) for those courses.
4. Teaching evaluations (peer and/or student) for up to three courses.
A statement about contributions or potential contributions to advancing a culture of equity and inclusion. This may include experience or plans for working with a diverse student body, decolonizing curriculum or course design, amplifying marginalized voices, or other initiatives (1-2 pages)

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to have three confidential letters of reference sent directly by their referees and to provide a virtual teaching demonstration. Interviews will be conducted through Zoom.

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

UBC-Vancouver’s Point Grey Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Musqueam people, with whom UBC shares a framework Memorandum of Affiliation. For information relating to Indigenous initiatives that are available at UBC, visit the UBC Vancouver Indigenous portal at: https://indigenous.ubc.ca/

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

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