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Theatre and Film
Film Studies (Assistant Professor of Teaching, tenure-track)
November 27, 2020 The Department of Theatre and Film at The University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus, seeks to make a full-time appointment in the field of Film Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor of Teaching, tenure-track, with responsibility for teaching undergraduate courses, developing curriculum, and other relevant educational leadership and service in the B.A.…
Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies (Undergrad TA)
November 23, 2020 The Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies program is looking for an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant from the Faculty of Arts to assist the following course: ACAM 320B 001 – Health Among Asian Canadian Communities (web-oriented lecture; Mon/Wed 12:30PM-2PM) To apply for this position, please submit your application materials to acam.program@ubc.ca Qualifications: Must be…
Public Policy and Global Affairs
Wicked Problems (Sessional Lecturer)
November 20, 2020 The School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a sessional lecturer to teach the following course in Term 2 (January – April 2021). ASTU 401G – Wicked Problems in Community Development (3 credits) – "WICKED" problems are societal issues that are heavily laden…
Linguistics
Computational Linguistics (Assistant Professor of Teaching, tenure-track)
November 18, 2020 The Department of Linguistics at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Computational Linguistics to begin July 1, 2021, with appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Teaching. Job Description The successful candidate will be joining the team of faculty and staff who run UBC’s…
Theatre and Film
Theatre (Teaching Assistants)
November 10, 2020 The Department of Theatre and Film hopes to appoint part-time Teaching Assistants from among graduate students in MA, MFA, or Phd programs to assist in the following courses: Theatre Studies Courses THTR 440B-001 Topics in Theatre: Race and Performance Web-Oriented Lecture Term 2. There is a total of 1 position available (at…
History
History (Sessional Lecturers)
October 29, 2020 Summer Session Term One (May to June 2021) Summer Session Term Two (July to August 2021) Winter Session Term One (September to December 2021) Winter Session Term Two (January to April 2022) The History Department invites applications to teach in the 2021 Summer Sessions and the 2021-2022 Winter Sessions. Applicants may apply…
Art History, Visual Art and Theory
Art History (Sessional Lecturers)
October 26, 2020 The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory invites applications for part-time sessional lecturers. In light of COVID-19, all Term 2 courses will be offered online and should be designed as such. Course delivery may be synchronous or asynchronous at the discretion of the instructor. 2020 Winter Term 2 (January 1…
Geography
Connectivity Science (Assistant Professor, tenure-track)
October 22, 2020 The University of British Columbia seeks applicants for a Connectivity Science tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor. This position is one of five new tenure-track positions in the thematic area of restoring and conserving global biodiversity. The Faculty of Science, together with the Faculties of Arts, Forestry, and Land and…
Public Policy and Global Affairs
Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation (Sessional Lecturer)
October 22, 2020 The School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a sessional lecturer to teach the following course in Term 2 (January – April 2021). PPGA 504 – Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation- Fundamentals of policy analysis and program evaluation for a professional…
Art History, Visual Art and Theory
Audain Chair in Historical Indigenous Arts (Associate or Full Professor)
October 16, 2020 We invite applications for a tenure-stream appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in the field of historical and traditional Indigenous arts and cultural practices. The anticipated start date of employment is as early as July 1, 2021. The incumbent of the Audain Chair in Historical Indigenous Arts will be at the…
French, Hispanic and Italian Studies
French (Assistant Professor of Teaching, tenure-track)
October 14, 2020 The Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies at The University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for a tenure-track teaching and educational leadership position in French at the rank of Assistant Professor of Teaching. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2021. The successful candidate will be expected to teach language…
French, Hispanic and Italian Studies
17th Century French Literature and Culture (Assistant Professor, tenure-track)
October 14, 2020 The Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies at The University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Seventeenth Century French literature and culture; a specialization in theatre would be an asset. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2021. The ideal candidate will actively engage…
Creative Writing
Speculative Fiction (Assistant Professor, tenure-track)
October 7, 2020 The Creative Writing Program at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin July 1, 2021. The ideal candidate will be recognized in their chosen speculative genre(s), which might include fantasy, science fiction, horror, magical realism, or other stories of the imaginary. We are…
Creative Writing
Graphic Forms (Assistant Professor, tenure-track)
October 7, 2020 The Creative Writing Program at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin July 1, 2021. The ideal candidate will be experienced in the original writing and art of graphic novels and/or comics, with long-form publication strongly preferred. We are particularly interested in applicants…
Economics
Economics (Associate or Full Professor)
October 9. 2020 Position Type: Associate/Full Professor Categories/Specialties: International Trade Environmental Economics Macroeconomics Public Economics Deadline: November 25, 2020 The Vancouver School of Economics at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus invites applications for up to two senior professorial positions, at the Associate or Full Professor level. Our priority fields of search are International…
Economics
Economics (Assistant Professor, tenure-track)
October 9, 2020 Position Type: Assistant Professor Categories/Specialties: International Trade Environmental Economics Macroeconomics Public Economics Deadline: November 20, 2020 Description: The Vancouver School of Economics at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus invites applications for up to 2 tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor. Starting date: July 1, 2021. We are seeking outstanding…
Asian Studies
CRC 2 in Hong Kong Studies (Assistant or Associate Professor, tenure-track)
October 8, 2020 The Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, invites applications for an appointment to a SSHRC Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Hong Kong Studies with a focus on literary, visual, and/or popular culture. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or have successfully defended the dissertation in a relevant…
Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice
Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice (Sessional Lecturers)
Oct 2, 2020 The Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice (GRSJ) invites applicants for sessional lecturer to teach the following courses in Term 2 (January – April 2021). Winter 2020 Courses: (Please see the GRSJ website for course descriptions https://grsj.arts.ubc.ca/undergraduate/gender-race-and-social-justice/grsj-course-descriptions/) Please be aware that the courses scheduled in Term 2 will be taught…
Public Policy and Global Affairs
HSBC Chair in Asian Research
September 30, 2020 Call for proposals for HSBC Chair (term-limited) to support Asia policy engagement The Institute of Asian Research in the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, in the Faculty of Arts, at UBC-Vancouver invites applicants for the HSBC Chair in Asian Research to support Asia policy engagement. This is a two-year…
Journalism
Journalism, Writing, and Media (Professor and Director)
29 September, 2020 The Faculty of Arts at The University of British Columbia (UBC) – Vancouver campus invites applications to fill the position of Professor and Director of the School of Journalism, Writing, and Media, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2021. The administrative appointment as Director is for an initial five-year…
Theatre and Film
Theatre Studies Program (Sessional Lecturers)
September 28, 2020 The Theatre Studies program, within the Department of Theatre and Film, is pleased to advertise openings for the 4 instructional months (January 2021 to April 2021) of the upcoming academic session, 2020W. The Theatre Studies BA program offers first to fourth year courses leading to Honours, Major, and Minor degree options. Preference…
Music
Piano (Assistant Professor, tenure-track)
September 25, 2020 The University of British Columbia School of Music invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Piano, beginning July 1, 2021. We seek a versatile concert pianist with demonstrated potential for distinguished artistic achievement and teaching. In addition to a broad knowledge of the piano repertoire, applicants should demonstrate engagement with pedagogy and collaborative work.…
Asian Canadian Community-Based Media (Sessional Lecturer)
September 21, 2020 The Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies Program (ACAM) is now accepting applications for a sessional position in 2020W Term 2 (4 instructional months; January to April 2021). The successful candidate will teach the following course: ACAM350 001 – Asian Canadian Community-Based Media (Wednesday 4-7pm) Applicants should include with their letter of application:…
Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies
Hebrew Bible and Jewish Studies (Assistant Professor, tenure-track)
September 23, 2020 The Department of Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies at The University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Hebrew Bible and Jewish Studies to commence July 1, 2021. We seek a candidate who specializes in Hebrew Bible within its Iron…
Art History, Visual Art and Theory
Visual Art, Print Media (Assistant Professor, tenure-track)
September 18, 2020 We invite applications for a tenure-track appointment in visual art at the rank of Assistant Professor. The anticipated start date of employment is as early as July 1, 2021. The department seeks an individual who pursues studio practice in print media, at the intersection of traditional and experimental print, historical photo contact,…
Economics
Tier 1 CRC in Behavioural Economics (Professor or Associate Professor)
September 18, 2020 The Vancouver School of Economics in the Faculty of Arts at the UBC – Vancouver campus invites applications for a SSHRC Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Behavioural Economics and appointment to a tenured professorial position at a senior rank (Professor or Associate Professor). This position is expected to begin July…
Philosophy
Ethics (Assistant Professor, tenure-track)
September 16, 2020 The Department of Philosophy at The University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver Campus, invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track position). AOS: Ethics broadly construed to include metaethics (or meta-normativity), cross-cultural or non-Western approaches, history of ethics, applied ethics, etc. AOC: Open. A Ph.D. in Philosophy prior to taking up the position…
Journalism
Writing Studies (Assistant Professors, tenure-track)
September 16, 2020 The School of Journalism, Writing, and Media in the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, with the possibility that an exceptional candidate be appointed at the rank of Associate Professor, beginning July 1, 2021. Equity…
History
CRC 2 in Modern Middle East (Assistant or Associate Professor, tenure-track)
September 14, 2020 The Department of History, in the Faculty of Arts, at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver), invites applications for an appointment of a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Tier 2 Canada Research Chair with a focus on the history of the modern Middle East, broadly construed both temporally and geographically.…
Psychology
Social/Personality Psychology (Assistant Professor, tenure-track)
September 2, 2020 The Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia–Vancouver campus (psych.ubc.ca) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in social/personality psychology, which will begin July 1, 2021. Candidates must hold a PhD before starting the position. We are seeking outstanding applicants in any area of social and/or…
French, Hispanic and Italian Studies
Italian (Lecturer)
August 31, 2020 The Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver), invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position in Italian. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2021. The successful candidate will be responsible primarily for teaching undergraduate language courses in Italian at all levels of the undergraduate…
Morris & Helen Belkin Art Gallery
Director/Curator, Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery
24 August, 2020 The Faculty of Arts at The University of British Columbia (UBC) – Vancouver campus invites applications for the position of Director/Curator, Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2021. The successful candidate will hold an academic appointment concurrent with the directorship; the latter appointment is…
Anthropology
Sociocultural Anthropology (Assistant Professor, tenure-track)
August 21, 2020 The Department of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in sociocultural anthropology specializing in theoretical and/or ethnographic approaches to the study of race and racialization and/or queer theory. Regional focus is open, though the department has identified a strong interest in scholars working in Asia,…
Theatre and Film
Theatre and Film (Teaching Assistants)
Aug 21, 2020 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 210-001 Drama: Forms and Ideas I Lecture Term 1. There is a total of 1 position available (at 50%) THTR COVID Support TA Modelled on…
Sociology
CRC 2 in Sociology of Race and Ethnicity (Assistant or Associate Professor, tenure-track)
The University of British Columbia (Vancouver Campus) Department of Sociology Assistant or Associate Professor: Sociology (tenure-track) and Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Sociology of Race and Ethnicity The Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for a tenure-stream faculty position at the rank of Assistant…
English Language and Literatures
Critical Race Studies / Studies of Empire and Colonialism/ Global English Literatures / Indigenous English Literatures (3 Assistant/Associate Professors, tenure-track/tenured)
The Department of English Language and Literatures at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for 3 appointments in Critical Race Studies / Studies of Empire and Colonialism/ Global English Literatures / Indigenous English Literatures. The cluster parameters are deliberately broad as we seek to attract a range of candidates that can engage with…
African Studies (Graduate Teaching Assistant)
The African Studies Minor Program in the UBC Faculty of Arts is seeking applications for a .5 one-term teaching assistantship during 2020 Winter Term 1. Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant I or II (G.T.A. I or II) A G.T.A. I is a graduate student who holds a masters degree or is a graduate student who is…
African Studies (Graduate Teaching Assistant)
The African Studies Minor Program in the UBC Faculty of Arts is seeking applications for a one-term teaching assistantship during 2020 Winter Term 1. Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant I or II (G.T.A. I or II) A G.T.A. I is a graduate student who holds a masters degree or is a graduate student who is registered…
Sociology
Computational Social Science (Assistant or Associate Professor, tenure-track)
The Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for a tenure-stream faculty position in computational social science, as an Assistant or Associate Professor. An ideal candidate will be a Sociologist offering intellectual leadership in this exciting new area of scholarship. Candidates should explain how they…
Sociology
Sociology of Health and Illness (Assistant Professor, tenure-track)
The Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for a tenure-stream faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2021. The substantive area of specialization for this position is Sociology of Health and Illness. An ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record…
Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies
Beginning Latin (Sessional Lecturer)
The Department of Classical, Near Eastern, and Religious Studies is now accepting applications for Sessional positions for 2020-2021 academic year. Subject to budgetary and enrolment considerations, the successful candidates will teach the following course: LATN 101 003 - Beginning Latin I Term 1 (MWF 12:00-13:00) Details of courses can be found at: https://cnrs.ubc.ca/for-undergraduates/courses/ Please send…
Anthropology
CRC 2 in Indigenous Archaeology (Assistant or Associate Professor, tenure-track)
The Department of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus invites applications for a Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Indigenous Archaeology. This position will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commencing July 1, 2021. The successful candidate must have demonstrated knowledge and experience engaging and working with Indigenous communities.…
Linguistics
Speech Sciences (Lecturer, 0.75 FTE)
The Department of Linguistics at The University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for a Lecturer position in Speech Sciences commencing September 1, 2020. This is a part-time position (0.75 FTE) for a term of three years, which entails a probationary first year. Lecturer positions are appointments without review (i.e. non-tenure track), renewable for…
Political Science
International Relations (Assistant Professor, tenure-track)
The Department of Political Science at The University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in International Relations. The area of specialization is open. The successful candidate will have a completed Ph.D. in Political Science (or related field), or be able to demonstrate all Ph.D. requirements are sufficiently close to…
Political Science
Political Theory (Assistant Professor, tenure-track)
The Department of Political Science at The University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Political Theory. The area of specialization is open. The successful candidate will have a completed Ph.D. in Political Science (or related field), or be able to adequately demonstrate all Ph.D. requirements are sufficiently close…
Linguistics
Computational Linguistics (Assistant Professor of Teaching, tenure-track)
The Department of Linguistics at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Computational Linguistics to begin January 1, 2021, with appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Teaching. Job Description The successful candidate will be joining the team of faculty and staff who run UBC’s Master of…
Geography
Geographies of Settler Colonial Canada (Assistant Professor, tenure-track)
Geographies of Settler Colonial Canada (Assistant Professor) The Department of Geography at The University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver campus, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek a dynamic scholar with broad intellectual interests committed to critical methodologies which elucidate the global historical processes that have shaped contemporary…
History
Chinese History (Assistant or Associate Professor, tenure-track)
Assistant or Associate Professor, Chinese History The Department of History, University of British Columbia (Vancouver), invites applications for an appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the history of China between the tenth and nineteenth centuries, with a preference for scholars focusing on China’s historical relationships with Inner Asia. We particularly welcome applications…
English Language and Literatures
Sessional Lecturers (Undergraduate Literature Courses)
SESSIONAL TEACHING 2020-2021 The Department of English Language and Literatures invites applications for part-time Sessional Lecturer appointments (undergraduate literature courses) for the academic year 2020-2021. Applicants must hold or be very near to completing a PhD in English Literatures, with recent experience of successful teaching of English Literatures, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants with UBC teaching experience…
Creative Writing
Creative NonFiction (Lecturer)
June 17, 2020 The Creative Writing Program at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position in Creative Nonfiction, starting September 1, 2020, for one year with a possible renewal to three years. The successful applicant will be required to teach 24 credits (i.e., eight 3-credit courses) and perform service assignments.…
Art History, Visual Art and Theory
Critical and Curatorial Studies (CCST) Sessional Lectureship
Winter 2020 Term 1 and Term 2 Critical and Curatorial Studies (CCST) Sessional Lectureship The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory (AHVA) invites applications for a sessional lecturer to teach CCST 503 (001) — Graduate Practicum and Major Paper in Curatorial Studies. This is a six-credit, two term appointment that runs September 1,…
Art History, Visual Art and Theory
Art History, Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries (Assistant Professor Without Review)
The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory (AHVA) at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, invites applications for a limited-term full-time position at the rank of Assistant Professor Without Review, for a period of 24 months. The anticipated start date of employment is as early as September 1, 2020. The department seeks an…
Economics
Political Economy (Associate / Full Professor)
17 Apr, 2020 The Vancouver School of Economics at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus invites applications for up to two senior professorial positions, at the Associate or Full Professor level. Our priority field of search is Political Economy. Starting date: January 1, 2021. The successful candidate will be appointed to the rank appropriate…
History
History, Department Head
15 Apr, 2020 The Faculty of Arts at The University of British Columbia (UBC) – Vancouver campus invites applications for the position of the Head of the Department of History, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2021. The administrative appointment as Head is typically for an initial five-year term, with the possibility of…
Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice
Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice (Assistant Professor without Review)
Posted March 28, 2020 One-Year Term Appointment Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice University of British Columbia The Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice at UBC – Vancouver (www.grsj.arts.ubc.ca) invites applications for a limited term position at the rank of Assistant Professor without Review in Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice.…
Theatre and Film
Theatre and Film (Film Studies Program) Sessional Teaching for 2020W
Film Studies Program September 2020 to April 2021 (2020W Term 1 and Term 2) Posted: March 20, 2020 The Film Studies program, within the Department of Theatre and Film, is pleased to advertise openings for the 8 instructional months (September 2020 to April 2021) of the upcoming academic session, 2020W. The Film Studies BA program…
Psychology
Psychology (Research Associate, non-tenure track)
The Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia invites applications for the position of a Research Associate. Required qualifications are a PhD in a relevant discipline (Psychology, Neuroscience, or Biology) and a strong record of research productivity in the area of behavioural neuroscience. The successful candidate will take a lead role in a study of…
Music
Voice and Opera (Assistant Professor, tenure-track)
Mar 9, 2020 The University of British Columbia School of Music invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Voice and Opera Division, beginning September 1, 2020, or later if necessary. We seek a highly accomplished performer and educator, preferably a mezzo soprano or soprano, whose professional experience…
Geography
Environment and Sustainability (Lecturer)
Posted February 25, 2020 The Department of Geography at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver (www.geog.ubc.ca) invites applications for one full-time, Lecturer position (1 year contract), starting as early as July 1, 2020. The successful applicant will be required to teach 24 credits of Geography undergraduate courses and to carry out advising duties, committee assignments,…
Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice
Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice (Lecturer)
Posted on February 18, 2020 The Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice at UBC – Vancouver (www.grsj.arts.ubc.ca) invites applications for a Lecturer position in Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice. This is a full-time Lecturer position for a term of up to three years, which entails a probationary first year. Lecturer positions are…
Philosophy
Ethics (Assistant Professor Without Review)
Posted on February 13, 2020 The Department of Philosophy at UBC-Vancouver invites applications for a limited-term position at the rank of Assistant Professor Without Review to commence July 1st, 2020. The appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional years, subject to funding and performance review. Area of…
Theatre and Film
CRC (Tier 2) in Indigenous Theatre and/or Film Practice (Assistant / Associate, tenure-track)
Posted on 11 February 2020 The Department of Theatre and Film at The University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver campus, invites applications for the position of Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Theatre and/or Film with a focus on any or all of the following; Indigenous story-telling methodologies, Indigenous dramaturgy, Indigenous filmmaking, and Indigenous new…
English Language and Literatures
Canadian Literature (Associate / Full Professor, tenure-track)
Posted on January 21, 2020
Centre for Digital Media – Academic Director, GNW Trust
Posted on November 26, 2019