View current academic employment opportunities within the Faculty of Arts at UBC Vancouver.
Music
Music Teaching Opportunities (Winter 2026)
April 1, 2026 UBC School of Music Teaching Opportunities Winter 2026 2026 Winter Term 1: September 1 – December 31, 2026 2026 Winter Term 2: January 1 – April 30, 2027 The School of Music is pleased to advertise teaching opportunities for t
Sociology
Assistant Professor of Teaching in Sociology (Tenure-Track)
March 25, 2026 The Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia – Vancouver invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Teaching with responsibility for teaching undergraduate courses at a
Music
CRC 1 in Indigenous & Interdisciplinary Performance Practices for Art Music
March 20, 2026 Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Indigenous & Interdisciplinary Performance Practices for Art Music The Faculty of Arts at the UBC Vancouver campus invites applications from internal faculty members within UBC. Applicants must hold
Anthropology
Anthropological Sessional Teaching — 2026 Summer Session
March 18, 2026 The Department of Anthropology seeks applicants for a sessional appointment in the 2026 Summer Session to teach the following course: Course Term Credits Days Start Time End Time Title ANTH-V 302A Summer 2026 Term 2 3 T/Th 9:30 AM 12:3
Art History, Visual Art and Theory
Painting and Drawing (Assistant Professor of Teaching Without Review)
February 13, 2026 The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory (AHVA) at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, invites applications for an appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Teaching Without Review in Visual Art
History
History (Sessional Lecturer)
November 13, 2025 History Department, University of British Columbia Call for applications to teach: Summer Session Term Two (July to August 2026) The History Department invites applications to teach HIST 348, History of the Holocaust, a 3-credit cou
Asian Studies
Japanese Language (Lecturer)
November 3, 2025 University of British Columbia Lecturer in Japanese Language Application Deadline: January 5, 2026 The Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver Campus) invites applications for the position of Lect
Music
Music composition (music technology) limited term position
October 20, 2025 The UBC School of Music invites applications for a full-time, limited-term position in Music Composition (Music Technology). The anticipated start date will be September 1, 2026. This is a one-year position as Assistant Professor Wit
Economics
Economics (tenure-track Assistant Professors)
October 15, 2025 Vancouver School of Economics – University of British Columbia Position Type: Assistant Professor Categories/Specialties: International Trade/Spatial Environmental and Energy Economics Economic History Development Economics Labou
French, Hispanic and Italian Studies
Portuguese (part-time Lecturer)
Oct0ber 6, 2025 Lecturer Position in Portuguese The Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for a part-time Lecturer position in Portuguese. The start date is expected
History
History (Sessional Lecturers)
September 25, 2025 History Department, University of British Columbia Call for applications to teach in: Summer Session Term One (May to June 2026) Summer Session Term Two (July to August 2026) Winter Session Term One (September to December 2027) W
English Language and Literatures
English Language and Literatures (Sessional Lecturers)
Sept 8, 2025 The Department of English Language and Literatures at UBC Vancouver is calling for applications to teach in: Summer Session Term One (May to June 2026) Summer Session Term Two (July to August 2026) Winter Session Term One (September to D
Political Science
Merilees Chair for the Study of Democracy (Professor)
September 4, 2025 Merilees Chair for the Study of Democracy (Professor) The Department of Political Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver Campus, invites applications for the Harold and Dorrie Merilees Chair for the S
Research Associate, Centre for Migration Studies
September 3, 2025 Research Associate, Centre for Migration Studies The Centre for Migration Studies at UBC advances excellence in migration and mobilities research, training, public understanding, and community engagement. The Centr
Asian Studies
Modern Chinese Literature and Cinema (Lecturer)
Jul 3, 2025 The Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver campus) is accepting applications for the position of Lecturer in Modern Chinese Literature and Cinema, commencing Sept. 1, 2026. This is a full‐time posit