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Social Work: Indigenous Initiatives (Assistant Professor)

March 28, 2024 (updated April 3, 2024)

The UBC Vancouver Campus, School of Social Work is located on the unceded, traditional and ancestral territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking xʷməθkʷəy̓əm people.

The School of Social Work at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver campus, invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing either July 1, 2024, or January 1, 2025. We are principally interested in applications from First Nations, Métis, or Inuit (FNMI) scholars. Applicants are required to have a PhD in Social Work or related disciplines and at least three years social work practice experience. An emerging record of scholarship and teaching are assets as is experience with reserve-based or urban Indigenous peoples.

The School of Social Work’s Indigenous Strategic Plan sets out our commitment to Indigenizing and decolonizing our programs. The School’s commitment is nested in the broader commitments of UBC’s Indigenous Strategic Plan, demonstrated by being the first university in North America to commit to implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

We invite applicants who share these visions and commitment to Indigenization, decolonization and transformative justice and the School’s mission of social justice and ethics of care. We invite candidates with scholarly and practice expertise relevant to Canadian Indigenous communities including decolonization and Reconciliation. We welcome applications from those whose scholarship and teaching may not fit traditional academic conventions. We are seeking candidates with the promise of excellence in research and scholarly activities; ability and interest in high quality, innovative teaching; and a record of, or capacity to establish, effective relationships with B.C. Indigenous communities. Experience in program coordination is also an asset.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an active program of research, publication, teaching and student supervision at the graduate (MSW, PhD) and undergraduate (BSW) levels. UBC Vancouver offers BC’s only Social Work PhD program.

The School of Social Work at UBC-Vancouver is a member of the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE). Both the BSW and MSW programs are fully accredited by the Board of Accreditation of CASWE. For further information, visit: socialwork.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: http://indigenous.ubc.ca/.

Applications are to be submitted online by May 3, 2024 through the School of Social Work at: https://socialwork.ubc.ca/about/job-opportunities/. Applicants should upload the following documents in the order listed: 1) a letter of application; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) statement of research; 4) statement of teaching philosophy; 5) a one-page statement identifying your contribution, or potential contribution, to Indigenization and decolonizing work and diversity including your ability to work with a culturally diverse student body; 6) a sample publication if available; and 7) evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as sample syllabi, student evaluations of teaching, etc.

In addition, applicants should arrange to have three signed, confidential letters of reference sent to sowk.dir@ubc.ca by the same deadline. Review of applications will begin soon after May 3, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Enquiries may be directed to: Dr. Lea Caragata, Director, School of Social Work, The University of British Columbia, 2080 West Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z2. Email: sowk.dir@ubc.ca.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position is $9,583/month – $10,833/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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 candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Psychology (Lecturer positions)

March 8, 2024

The Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia – Vancouver Campus invites applications for two (2) Lecturer positions in Psychology, both with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024.

These are full-time positions, both for an initial term of three years, including a probationary first year. Lecturer positions are appointments without review (i.e., non-tenure track), renewable for successive terms, 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 students across 24 credits, as well as service and/or administrative assignments as assigned by the Head (with consultation). Teaching load is typically expressed as three 3-credit courses in each of the two terms in Winter session, and two 3-credit courses in the Summer session. In cases where an extraordinary level of administrative or service responsibilities is assigned, a 3-credit teaching reduction may be granted.

The successful candidates must have a PhD in psychology or related discipline at the time of hire. The ideal candidates will have:

broad knowledge across the discipline of psychology, as well as deep knowledge within a subdiscipline of psychology represented within our department;

experience developing and delivering high-quality university courses;
evidence of ability to engage student learning through a variety of tools and techniques; and
a willingness and ability to teach across a wide range of courses within our program, such as introductory psychology, introductory quantitative research methods, and upper-level courses.

How to apply

To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit their applications here, and be prepared to upload the following in the order listed:

a letter of application;
a curriculum vitae that includes the names and contact information for three referees;
a statement of teaching philosophy/approach;
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; and

evidence of teaching effectiveness (including syllabi and student evaluations; may also include peer reviews of teaching, evidence-based assessments, etc.).

In addition, applicants should arrange to have at least three confidential letters of recommendation submitted via email to ubcpsycjobs@psych.ubc.ca by the same deadline noted below.

The deadline for completed applications is April 15, 2024. Review of applications will begin soon after this date and will continue until the positions are filled.

The positions are subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position is $6,667 – $8,333/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of British Columbia, Department of Psychology, views equity, diversity, and inclusion as essential to academic excellence. People who differ on dimensions of race, colour, place of origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and/or abilities enrich our research and teaching mission and community. We recognize that marginalization based on these dimensions causes hardship and hampers opportunities for many scholars. We continuously strive to identify and address barriers to equity so that community members of all backgrounds can thrive.

We are particularly interested in applicants from underrepresented and/or racialized communities.

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.

Applicants must be prepared to conduct interviews remotely if circumstances require.

Theatre and Film (2024S Teaching Assistants)

Feb 29, 2024

UBC Department of Theatre and Film Teaching Assistantships for  both Summer Sessions 2024 Terms 1 & 2 (May/June/July/August)

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 100-921 Intro to Cinema Studies – Lecture Term 2.  July/August. There is a total of 2 positions available (each at 50%). Online. Asynchronous lectures/screenings with synchronous weekly discussion Zoom sessions.

CINE 300-001 Cult Cinema – Lecture Term 1.  May/June. There is a total of 1 position available (at 50%). In person.

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)

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 reduced 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 $37.53/hour (as of Sept 1, 2023)

Doctoral Students: GTA 1 $38.99/hour (as of Sept 1, 2023)

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

Deadline for applications is Friday, March 22, 2024 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.

Indigenous Information Studies (tenure-track Assistant Professor)

Assistant Professor in Indigenous Information Studies

The University of British Columbia’s School of Information welcomes all eligible candidates to apply for the position of Assistant Professor in Indigenous Information Studies. The position is expected to commence as early as July 1, 2024.

We seek an innovative scholar and educator, with direct experience contributing to Indigenous information initiatives, to join our faculty. Candidates for this position should have a Ph.D. in Library & Information Studies, Indigenous studies, or a cognate area (e.g., Media Studies, Data Science, Human Geography, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design). Verifiable experience working on Indigenous-led information projects or programs (e.g., Indigenous data sovereignty; Indigenous/Tribal Librarianship; First Nations, Inuit, or Métis language stewardship; or repatriation initiatives), is required. The position will require subject expertise intertwined with the capacity to enliven this knowledge within classroom contexts. The holder of this position must be able to work with students and faculty from diverse backgrounds, who align with a multiplicity of knowledge traditions, and share an interest in learning about and contributing to Indigenous Information Studies.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a Ph.D. in Information Studies, Indigenous Studies, or a cognate field. We welcome applications from candidates who are in the final stages of completion of a Ph.D. Preference will be given to candidates with the knowledge and ability to teach across more than one of the following areas: Indigenous information protocols, practices and legal systems, long-term stewardship of information within Indigenous communities or organizations; Indigenous data sovereignty; design of digital and/or land-based information and records systems for Indigenous communities; data analytics and data management and services in support of Indigenous peoples’ priorities. The ideal candidate will have:

Established relationships with Indigenous communities or organizations, preferably in the geographic region of the Pacific Northwest of North America;
A record of meritorious research products (quality over quantity);
A demonstrated record of, or evident potential for, high quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
Evidence of and a commitment to practicing with empathy, understanding, and respect for diverse and divergent perspectives and behaviors in their teaching, research, and service activities;
Willingness to teach in a multi-disciplinary context with students, staff, and faculty from a wide range of backgrounds;
A demonstrated capacity for community, professional and/or academic service.

The School of Information acknowledges that within higher education in Canada, traditional or conventional academic pathways can reinforce biases in the filling of faculty posts. We encourage applications that may not fit this mold and challenge our ideas of teaching, scholarship and research.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an active program of original research, publication, and other knowledge sharing activities; to teach courses and undertake student supervision in Indigenous information studies at the graduate and potentially undergraduate level; and contribute to leadership and service initiatives within the School of Information. Other activities include student advising and membership of administrative committees as assigned by the director. As a member of our multi-disciplinary faculty contingent, the candidate will have the opportunity to develop their own specialized courses as well as to teach and adapt ongoing courses.

This is a tenure-track position in the Research Professoriate Stream and the successful candidate will be reviewed for reappointment, tenure, and promotion in subsequent years, in accordance with the Collective Agreement. We draw attention to the Collective Agreement’s language on evidence: “Evidence may include a diverse set of outputs outside the general norms of any given discipline, such as but not limited to curation or creation of artistic or cultural exhibits, significant oral dissemination of research, policy development, and community engaged scholarship under the ownership of Indigenous nations.” For a description of the rank Assistant Professor and the criteria for tenure and promotion, see https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc/faculty-collective-agreement-and-policies.

School of Information

The School of Information hosts top-ranked professional graduate programs in Library and Information Studies and Archival Studies, a concentration in First Nations and Indigenous Information Studies, as well as an MA in Children’s Literature, a Doctoral Program, and an undergraduate program in Informatics. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the educational experiences of the next generation of researchers and professionals learning alongside Indigenous communities and organizations to support Indigenous peoples’ long-term aspirations, to develop and hone teaching expertise, and to build a strong research portfolio in a generative and supportive environment.

Equity and mutual respect are core values of the School of Information; we pay particular attention to the needs of marginalized and under-represented groups of people. As a School we are engaged in implementing UBC’s Indigenous Strategic Plan (ISP) (https://isp.ubc.ca/) alongside the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Scarborough Charter. We aspire to create a diverse, inclusive, and equitable school for faculty, staff and students of all backgrounds and identities.

The University and the Faculty of Arts

UBC has an international reputation for excellence in advanced research and learning. It is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, one of the world’s most beautiful and culturally diverse cities. UBC-Vancouver’s Point Grey Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) People, with whom UBC shares a Memorandum of Affiliation. For information relating to Indigenous engagement at UBC, visit http://indigenous.ubc.ca/.

Application materials

Applications are to be submitted before April 15, 2024, via this online form: https://lais.air.arts.ubc.ca/assistant-professor-in-indigenous-information-studies-research-stream/

Applicants should be prepared to upload in the following order and in a single PDF:

Letter of application; A structured 2-page cover letter which addresses the following:
- Summary of applicant’s most significant research contributions (1/4 page);
- Description of the applicant’s ongoing work in support of Indigenous information initiatives and 3-5 year research plan (1 page);
- Teaching and mentorship experience and statement (1/4 page);
- Equity, diversity, and inclusion statement of the applicant’s contributions to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in academic, professional, or community contexts (1/4 page);
- Summary of the applicant’s service commitments, including any outside the university setting (1/4 page).
Curriculum vitae (no page limit).
Evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e. sample syllabi, teaching evaluations, etc., no page limit)
Name, title, and affiliation, and contact information of three references. Note, reference letters are not required with initial application material, but will be requested from candidates who are long-listed for the position.

Long-listed applicants will be asked to arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent directly by their referees via email to ischool.recruit@ubc.ca with the subject line “Assistant Professor Position in Indigenous Information Studies”. Short-listed candidates will be expected to travel for an on-campus visit.

In assessing applications, UBC recognizes the legitimate impact that leaves (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness) can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. These leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process.

Enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Lisa Nathan, Chair of the Search Committee at: lisa.nathan@ubc.ca with the subject line: iSchool Indigenous Information Faculty Hire. Review of applications will begin April 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by that date are assured of full review.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position is $9,583 – $10,833/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Commitment to Equity and Diversity

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. UBC is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply. Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students, and is essential to fostering an outstanding work environment. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. An inclusive work environment presumes an environment where differences are accepted, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision- making modes. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request for applicants who are short-listed. Please contact Dr. Lisa Nathan, Chair of the Search Committee, via email at lisa.nathan@ubc.ca. To learn more about UBC’s Center for Workplace Accessibility, visit the website here https://hr.ubc.ca/CWA.

Lecturer in Writing for Video Games

February 20, 2024

Lecturer in Writing for Video Games

The UBC School of Creative Writing invites applications for a 0.5FTE part-time Lecturer position in Writing for Video Games, with a likely start date of July 1, 2024.

This is a part-time without review (i.e., non-tenure track) position for a term of up to three years, renewable for successive terms, subject to availability of funds and demonstration of excellence in teaching and service, in accordance with the Collective Agreement between UBC and the UBC Faculty Association. This position will entail a probationary first year.

We seek an exceptional teacher of Writing for Video Games courses. Experience in online teaching and creative writing pedagogy is an asset. The teaching load is 12 credits (4 3-credit equivalent courses) per year, taught on campus, online, and/or hybrid. Experience in a second genre is an asset. The successful candidate will contribute to the School of Creative Writing in an administrative capacity, including participating in program committees related to the area of expertise, and serving on faculty committees charged with evaluating prospective BFA and MFA candidates. In cases where an extraordinary level of additional administrative or service responsibilities are assigned, a 3-credit teaching reduction may be granted.

Applicants are expected to have an MFA in Creative Writing, but in exceptional circumstances, the equivalent combination of education and writing and industry experience will be considered. The successful applicant must have demonstrated expertise (ie. professional experience) including but not limited to writing for video games, virtual reality, and/or interactive narrative. They must show evidence of successful game writing productivity through writing credits on produced and distributed video games (AAA and/or indie titles), as well as a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience.

To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit their applications at https://crwr.air.arts.ubc.ca/job-opportunities/lecturer-in-writing-for-video-games/ and be prepared to upload the following in the order listed: a letter of application; curriculum vitae that includes the names and contacts of three referees; statement of teaching philosophy; a one-page statement about your experience working with a diverse student body and your contributions or potential contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion; and evidence of teaching effectiveness (course outlines, student evaluations).

Applications and all supporting materials should be received by April 1, 2024. Review of applications will begin soon after this date and will continue until the position is filled.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position is $3,333 – $4,167/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We will prioritize consideration of First Nation, Métis, Inuit, and Indigenous applicants in accordance with Strategy 17 of UBC’s Strategic Plan and Goal 6 of UBC’s Indigenous Strategic Plan.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. For information about the School of Creative Writing, please visit creativewriting.ubc.ca.

Black Scholar in Visual Art (tenure-track Assistant Professor)

January 9, 2024

Black Scholar Assistant Professor in Visual Art (tenure-track)

The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory invites 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, 2024.

AHVA seeks to support Black inclusion and excellence at UBC and promote the research and practices of Black visual artists by welcoming an artist-practitioner who can contribute to existing courses as well as develop new and innovative ones on the art of what Paul Gilroy calls the “Black Atlantic.” This faculty hire responds to the university’s Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force report (2022) and addresses a lack of Black faculty representation in the Department, for which both students and faculty have voiced demand. The candidate will introduce practices, techniques and geographicaland cultural influences that will disseminate ideas of Black aesthetics, agency, and resistance. The candidate will be transformative in practice, teaching, and research and will give the Department a unique focal point on the colonial and post-colonial relationship within Black visual and performance cultures.

In the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory, distinguished Indigenous and multi-national faculty teach, research, and produce work in dedicated studio and exhibition spaces, utilizing UBC’s excellent libraries and internationally renowned museums and galleries, and against the backdrop of one of the world’s top-ranked research universities. AHVA is one of the most interdisciplinary and culturally diverse departments at UBC, with faculty drawn from North and South America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. A Black faculty hire would expand and develop these strengths further.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research, exhibition, graduate supervision, undergraduate- and graduate-level teaching, and service. A demonstrated record of or potential for innovative pedagogical approaches is considered an asset.

Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications:

an MFA degree is preferred; however, in exceptional cases, the equivalent combination of education and professional practice may be considered;
an active national and international exhibition record or, alternatively, evidence of contribution to an emerging field of practice;
demonstrated engagement with contemporary art practice, theory, and critical discourse;
post-secondary teaching experience or evidence of potential for teaching excellence, and the capacity to teach at all levels from foundation courses to graduate-level seminars and studio courses;
ability to teach and to lead discussions on contemporary art and critical theory with students across all levels.

Application Process

Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, this search will be restricted to qualified Black scholars. We welcome applications from Black scholars who may also identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) Peoples, multi-racial persons, persons with disabilities, women, and/or members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Candidates are invited to self-identify through the Applicant Diversity Survey, which takes approximately two minutes to complete. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Applicants who wish to be considered for this initiative must self-identify as ‘Black’ to be considered eligible. All information collected by UBC will remain confidential and any reported data will be in aggregate form and shared with the Search Committee co-chairs to track intersectional diversity and support an equitable and meritorious search process.

Interested applicants must submit all the following documents:

Applicants must submit their application at https://ahva.air.arts.ubc.ca/ and upload the following in the order listed within a single PDF (max size 15MB):

Cover letter
detailed curriculum vitae (that includes a listing of relevant publications and exhibitions, including authored works and reviews);
statement of artistic practice/research (max 1000 words),
Statement of teaching philosophies (max 1000 words);
evidence of teaching effectiveness (that includes courses taught or may be offered), teaching evaluations and/or sample course syllabi);
URL to (and/or a PDF of) visual documentation of current and recent work;
name, title, affiliation, and contact information of three references*;
UBC aspires to promote inclusive excellence by supporting and recognizing efforts to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion as well as decolonization (EDID) through the academic and research ecosystem. Please provide a brief (1000-1500 words) statement describing experience working with a diverse student body and contributions or potential contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion. Your comments may relate to lived/living experience, professional work or practice, academic and research activities, and/or community-engagement.

*Please note we do not require letters of reference for your initial application. However, your listed references should be willing to provide a letter of reference at a later date should your candidacy progress.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority for the position. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University gathers information about applicants’ status as either a permanent resident of Canada or a Canadian citizen. Applicants need not identify country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements:

Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

Career Interruptions

UBC acknowledges that certain circumstances may cause career interruptions that legitimately affect an applicant’s record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like consideration given to the impact of any such circumstances due to health, family, or other legitimate reasons to allow for a fair assessment of their research productivity.

Dual Career Inquiries

UBC is committed to supporting candidates within a dual career household. Information about spousal/partner employment may be found with the Office of the Provost & Vice President Academic at https://academic.ubc.ca/faculty-life/recruiting-supporting-top-faculty-students/dual-career-programs

Commitment to Accessibility and Accommodations

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 people with disabilities).

If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the recruitment and hiring process or form more information and support, please visit UBC’s Center 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.

Review of applications will begin on February 10, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Any inquiries may be sent to ahva.head@ubc.ca

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position is $9,167 – $10,417/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

UBC’s campuses are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Syilx (Okanagan) Peoples and of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil- Waututh) Nations.

Visiting Professor in Archival Studies

Nov 14, 2023

The University of British Columbia’s School of Information, one of the world’s leading iSchools, invites applications for a Visiting Professor with a specialization in Archival Studies. Applications are invited from archival scholars in all areas of specialisation, including but not limited to arrangement and description, appraisal, archives and emerging technologies, archives and the law, and records and information management. The position is for the 2024-25 academic year: visiting professors will be appointed for one full academic term (September to December 2024 or January to April 2025) or two full academic terms (September 2024 to April 2025).

This is a competitive position which provides funds to enable the successful candidate to spend a term engaged in Teaching and Research at UBC iSchool and with the broader UBC community. Academics at rank of Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor from all countries are encouraged to apply. Applicants will normally hold a doctoral degree and are currently employed in a faculty position at an institution of higher education outside of the Greater Vancouver area.

This position will be for a scholar who will bring expertise and an active record of scholarship in any field within Archival Studies. Preference will be given to candidates who have a proven track record of high-quality research productivity and experience in teaching. This is an opportunity to work with iSchool faculty in Archival Studies and, if possible, across programs.

The iSchool funds this position in the amount of $10,000. The Visiting Professor is provided with shared office space and is invited to be an active member of the iSchool community during their stay. You are expected to present your ongoing research at a colloquium which will be open to iSchool faculty and Students and members of the broader UBC community. Preference is given to a faculty member who is willing to teach a course in our Master of Archival Studies (MAS) program, for which an additional $10,000 remuneration is provided.

School of Information

The School of Information is a top-ranked institution in the field of information management and presents a vibrant teaching and research environment. Our faculty are engaged in innovative and collaborative research, community engagement, and professional leadership. We offer several top-ranked graduate programs with consistent high evaluations from our students, including a PhD program, Masters programs in Library and Information Studies (MLIS) and Archival Studies (MAS), and a First Nations Curriculum Concentration (FNCC), our specialization that focuses on Indigenous information initiatives. Further information about the School of Information can be found at https://ischool.ubc.ca.

Equity and mutual respect are core values of the School of Information; we pay particular attention to the needs of all marginalized and under-represented groups of people. As School we are actively engaged in implementing UBC’s Indigenous Strategic Plan (ISP) (https://isp.ubc.ca/) and the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). We seek to create a diverse, inclusive, and equitable school for faculty, staff and students of all backgrounds and identities.

The University and the Faculty of Arts

UBC has an international reputation for excellence in advanced research and learning. It is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, one of the world’s most beautiful and culturally diverse cities. UBC-Vancouver’s Point Grey Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) People, with whom UBC shares a framework Memorandum of Affiliation. For information relating to Indigenous engagement at UBC, visit http://indigenous.ubc.ca/.

Application materials

Applications must be submitted by Friday February 2, 2024 via ischool.recruit@ubc.ca. Applicants are asked to submit a current Curriculum vitae and a cover letter outlining their proposed research, the reasons for taking up this position, and their potential teaching interest. Enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Erik Kwakkel, iSchool Director at: ischool.director@ubc.ca.

Race, Ethnicity, and Politics (Professor)

November 15, 2023

The Department of Political Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver Campus, seeks to fill a full-time tenured position at the rank of Professor in the area of race, ethnicity, and politics. This position will form part of the Faculty of Arts’ “Black Studies: Mobility, Place-Making, and Power” cluster under UBC’s Black Faculty Cohort Hiring Initiative (https://academic.ubc.ca/faculty-careers/black-faculty-cohort-hiring-initiative). We seek to hire a scholar who conducts research and teaching on the politics of race and ethnicity in North America and Europe, including on the ways in which racial identities and racial hierarchies shape politics; the structural causes and political consequences of racism, racial inequalities, and racialized policies, particularly as they affect Black citizens; the intersection between racial politics and the politics of migration; and political struggles and policy measures aimed at countering anti-Black racism, dismantling racialized hierarchies, and combating racial discrimination.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. and be an outstanding researcher whose record demonstrates the following: significant scholarly impact internationally; success securing research funding; a record of experience with collaboration and/or institution-building; a strong record of attracting and supervising graduate students; and excellence in teaching all levels of students.

Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, this search will be restricted to qualified Black scholars. We welcome applications from Black scholars who may also identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) Peoples, multi-racial persons, persons with disabilities, women, and/or members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Candidates are invited to self-identify through the Applicant Diversity Survey, which takes approximately two minutes to complete. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Applicants who wish to be considered for this initiative must self-identify as ‘Black’ to be considered eligible. Applicants may choose to self-identify in their application cover letter and/or in their EDID statement. All information collected by UBC will remain confidential, and any reported data will be shared in aggregate form with the Search Committee chair to track intersectional diversity and support an equitable and meritorious search process.

Interested applicants must submit all of the following documents by December 16, 2023 at https://poli.air.arts.ubc.ca/professor-of-race-ethnicity-and-politics-application-form-2023/

a cover letter;
a curriculum vitae;
a description of current and future research interests (maximum 2 pages);
a statement of teaching philosophy, interests and accomplishments (maximum 2 pages);
evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., summaries of teaching evaluations (official preferred), peer reviews of teaching, sample course materials);
UBC aspires to promote inclusive excellence by supporting and recognizing efforts to advance equity, diversity and inclusion as well as decolonization (EDID) through the academic and research ecosystem. Please provide a brief (1-2 page) statement describing your current and future commitments or interests related to EDID. Your comments may relate to lived/living experience, professional work or practice, academic and research activities, and/or community-engagement.
one writing sample, either published or unpublished.

In addition, applicants should include with their cover letter the names and contact information for three referees from whom confidential signed letters of recommendation may be requested at a later stage.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position is $15,833 – $17,500/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority for the position. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University gathers information about applicants’ status as either a permanent resident of Canada or Canadian citizen. Applicants need not identify country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements:

Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

UBC is committed to supporting candidates within dual career households. Inquiries about spousal/partner employment may be directed to the Office of the Provost & Vice President Academic at viceprovost.avpaa@ubc.ca.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. We will make efforts to create an accessible hiring process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request by contacting the Political Science Department Administrator, Téa Tankurt, at poli.admin@ubc.ca. If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during UBC’s recruitment and hiring processes or require more information and support, please visit UBC’s Center 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.

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

Any inquiries may be sent to the Head of Department, Professor Alan Jacobs, at alan.jacobs@ubc.ca.

Early Christianity (Assistant Professor, tenure-track)

November 8, 2023

The Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies, at the University of British Columbia, is seeking applications for a tenure-track appointment in Early Christianity at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective July 1st, 2024.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Religious Studies or a related field by the time of their appointment. The successful candidate will have demonstrated potential for excellence in peer-reviewed scholarly research, involvement in professional scholarly activity and a strong commitment to outstanding teaching, with the ability to teach Early Christianity at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Specializations include, but are not limited to, any of the following: the New Testament, early Church history, Patristics, Gnosticism, Syriac Christianity, Christian Apocrypha, Pauline studies, and other related topics. We seek candidates whose research and teaching complement our existing departmental strengths. The candidate’s approach should reflect an understanding of early Christianity within the contexts of the broader Greco-Roman world. Candidates should be proficient in one or more of the key languages of research in this field (e.g., Greek, Latin, Aramaic, Syriac, Coptic). Engagement with diverse approaches (e.g., gender studies, social scientific, social historical) is also welcomed, and we encourage applications from candidates who have a demonstrated track record of advancing a culture of equity and inclusion.

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

The deadline for the receipt of applications is December 15, 2023. Applicants should apply only through AMNE’s Internal Resources website at:

https://amne.air.arts.ubc.ca/job-opportunities/application-for-2024-assistant-professor-of-early-christianity/

Please upload the following in the order requested in the online form. Each document must be a PDF (max. size 15 MB):

A letter of application (2 pages)
Curriculum vitae
A statement of research interests and plans (1-2 pages)
A writing sample (c. 10,000 words), preferably a published article or book chapter, or for early career applicants, a dissertation chapter with abstract
Evidence of teaching effectiveness (sample course syllabi, teaching evaluations, etc.)
A statement of teaching philosophy and interests (1-2 pages)
A statement of how you would contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the department, university and/or field (1-2 pages)

Longlisted applicants will be asked to arrange to have three confidential letters of reference sent directly by their referees to the department; they may also be contacted for an interview by Zoom in January. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to deliver a research talk and teaching demonstration and interview in person on the UBC campus, if possible.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position is $9,167 – $10,417/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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/.

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