Canadian Studies 2026W T2

June 17, 2026

The Canadian Studies program at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver campus) is accepting applications for a part-time sessional lecturer to teach the following course:

Winter 2026 Courses, Term 2:

(January – April 2027)

Course Description

The Canadian Creative: Exploring the Lyricality of the Nation-State

How might we radically re-imagine the relationship between art, culture and the nation-state through an intellectual excavation of the creative imagination? In this course, we will speak to various actors, musicians, artists, writers and other creatives about the ways their emotional and physical geographies – and in particular, their relationship to national identity – influence what they create. This involves experimental writing in-class; lessons on how to conduct an interview; conversations with creatives and course assignments that go beyond the traditional academic essay. Tap into your creative frontier and explore the poetics and the politics of your imagination.

This course is designated as “in person” and it must conform to UBC policies (found here: https://students.ubc.ca/enrolment/courses/course-modes-delivery).

For questions regarding the course, please contact Dr. Minelle Mahtani, Program Chair at minelle.mahtani@ubc.ca.

Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. in Canadian Studies, Political Science, History, Geography, Gender, Race, Sexuality, Social Justice, Anthropology, or Sociology and experience in teaching at the college or university level. An excellent teaching record based on relevant experience in the subject matter or related courses is required. Experience working with artists, creatives, writers, broadcasters, or media producers will be an asset in this position.

How to Apply

Applications must include the following documents:

• Brief cover letter outlining your experience for the position
• Curriculum Vitae, which includes a record of experience and a detailed list of all postsecondary courses taught (course name and number, length, credit value, dates, and teaching responsibilities)
• a sample outline for this course (maximum 1 page), outlining main assessments, and general material to be covered in the course
• evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluations, if available)
• names and contact emails of two referees

Applications must be submitted online by July 3rd, 2026. Please submit all application materials online as pdf files and follow the instructions provided on the application webpage: https://fyip.air.arts.ubc.ca/2026w-sessional-cdst/.

All positions are subject to availability of funds and will be governed by UBC’s “Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional Lecturers.” The current minimum salary is $ $9,559.11 per 3-credit course. 

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, or Indigenous person. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.