May 28, 2026
HIST 236 in Winter Session Term Two (January to April 2027)
HIST_V 236 (3 credits) Introduction to Public History in Canada: Confronting the Canadian Past
An introduction to public history in Canada that explores the politics and practice of representing the past in a variety of sites, such as museums, monuments, and films, and examines questions of historical interpretation, memory, and audience.
Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. and experience in teaching at the college or university level, but applicants without a Ph.D. who are ABD will also be considered. The current salary for a 3-credit course in the Faculty of Arts is $9,559.11.
The successful candidate will have:
- A background in public history, with particular expertise in Indigenous histories, knowledge systems, and/or community-based approaches to history.
- Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous students and a commitment to creating culturally respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.
- Experience scaffolding assignments and providing constructive, developmental feedback to students who may benefit from additional academic support.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust, engage sensitively with students, and foster a positive and respectful classroom environment.
- Willingness to collaborate with NITEP supports, including advisors, writing supports, and community or Elder involvement where appropriate.
All applicants should apply only through the History Department’s Internal Resources website https://hist.air.arts.ubc.ca/hist-236-201-application-form/
Returning Applicants: those who have taught for us in the last five years, can simply upload an updated curriculum vitae.
New Applicants: should provide the following application materials, and ask three referees to forward confidential letters of recommendation under separate cover to history.sessionals@ubc.ca
- Upload a curriculum vitae. The c.v. must include a list of post-secondary courses taught at UBC and elsewhere.
- And upload the following application materials (in the following order, collated into a single PDF file)
- a letter of application, including a statement on experience and/or potential for teaching a diverse student population
- one or more sample course outlines (from a course or courses you have taught or would be interested in teaching)
- teaching evaluations
- transcript of your academic record if you do not yet hold a Ph.D.
For further information on the sessional program, please contact the Department Head, Dr. Bonnie Effros at bonnie.effros@ubc.ca.
We will announce our decision by the end of June 2026.
Deadline for applications: June 15, 2026
All positions are subject to funding and are governed by UBC’s “Agreement and Conditions of Appointment for Sessional Lecturers.” In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. 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.