Music Sessional teaching opportunity (2024W T1)

July 26, 2024

UBC School of Music

Sessional Teaching Opportunities Winter Session 2024-25

2024W Term 1: September 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024

2024W Term 2: January 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025

The School of Music is pleased to advertise an additional sessional opportunity for the upcoming academic session, 2024W:

MUSC 309: Instrumentation (Term 1)

Interested applicants should apply directly through our online portal here. Information about the UBC School of Music is available here.

Applications should include:

statement of interest indicating teaching competencies
curriculum vita (detailing post-secondary teaching experience)
evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., sample teaching evaluations)
names and contact emails of three referees
where applicable, the URL to a website that demonstrates your work.

Positions are subject to final budgetary approval and contingent upon student enrolments. Sessional Lecturer appointments are governed by UBC’s Collective Agreement, Part 7 “Conditions of Appointment for Sessional Lecturers.” Within the School of Music, the minimum salary will be $10,425 per 3-credit course, or, in the case of Sessional Lecturers whose principal duties comprise private music lessons or studio classes, pay shall be calculated as set out in the Collective Agreement, Part 2, Appendix F.

Preference will be given to applicants with a Doctorate or Masters degree in Music, with previous teaching experience at the college or university level.

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.

Deadline for applications: Friday, August 9, 2024

Language Sciences Institute

Music Sessional teaching opportunities (2024-25)

July 23, 2024

UBC School of Music

Sessional Teaching Opportunities Winter Session 2024-25

2024W Term 1: September 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024

2024W Term 2: January 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025

The School of Music is pleased to advertise sessional opportunities for the upcoming academic session, 2024W. Courses may include:

MUSC 150A: Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Terms 1&2)
MUSC 150C: Concert Winds (Terms 1&2)
MUSC 141: Class Piano (Terms 1&2)
MUSC 241: Class Piano (Terms 1&2)
MUSC 311: Fundamentals of Conducting (Term 1)
MUSC 312: Instrumental Conducting (Term 2)

Interested applicants should apply directly through our online portal here. Information about the UBC School of Music is available here.

Applications should include:

statement of interest indicating teaching competencies
curriculum vita (detailing post-secondary teaching experience)
evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., sample teaching evaluations)
names and contact emails of three referees
where applicable, the URL to a website that demonstrates your work.

Preference will be given to applicants with a Doctorate or Masters degree in Music, with previous teaching experience at the college or university level.

Deadline for applications: Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Piano (Lecturer 0.5)

July 3, 2024

The UBC School of Music invites applications for a Lecturer position in Piano. The anticipated start date will be September 1, 2024. This is a half-time position 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 funds and demonstration of excellence in teaching and service, in accordance with the Collective Agreement between UBC and the UBC Faculty Association. In the Faculty of Arts, the half-time teaching load for a Lecturer is 12 credits per year (equivalent to 18 hours per week of individual instruction, including one-on-one lessons and coaching, and other teaching activities).

The teaching for this position will include 15 hours of one-on-one individual instruction or coaching plus a two-credit course. The 15 hours of individual instruction may consist of the equivalent of individual piano lessons for 11 students and a studio class (a total of 12 hours per week in both terms), in addition to MUSC 161 Piano Chamber Ensembles (Lower Year) and MUSC 361 Piano Chamber Ensembles (Upper Year) (NB: MUSC 161 and 361 may add up to a total of 3 hours per week in both terms). The 2-credit course (equivalent to 3 hours of instruction per week in both terms) may be MUSC 271 (2 credits) “Music Performance (Secondary).” Teaching workload and service duties (e.g., committee and divisional work, administrative assignments) may vary over time, depending upon the School of Music’s needs and the successful candidate’s abilities, and are assigned by the Director annually. Applicants are expected to have a DMA in Music and at least five years of post-secondary-level teaching experience.

The School of Music offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate programs in music, including M.Mus., M.A, DMA, and Ph.D. programs. For information about the School of Music, please visit music.ubc.ca.

Applications are to be submitted online at https://musc.air.arts.ubc.ca/application-lecturer-piano-half-time/. Applications and all supporting materials should be received by August 2, 2024. Applicants should send:

a letter of application;
curriculum vitae;
links to recorded performances;
three confidential letters of reference to be sent by the referees directly to the School of Music, attention: Dr. Hedy Law at directorsassistant@ubc.ca by August 2, 2024;
a concise record of teaching experience, including evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations and sample syllabi);
a statement of teaching/pedagogy philosophy, and
a statement (1-page max) about their experience working with a diverse student body and the contributions they would make to advancing a culture of equity and inclusion.

The expected pay range for this half-time position is $3,333 – $3,583/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

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

Piano (Lecturer 0.67)

July 3, 2024

The UBC School of Music invites applications for a Lecturer position in Piano. The anticipated start date will be September 1, 2024. This is a two-thirds time position 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 funds and demonstration of excellence in teaching and service, in accordance with the Collective Agreement between UBC and the UBC Faculty Association. In the Faculty of Arts, the two-thirds time teaching load for a Lecturer is 16 credits per year (equivalent to 24 hours per week of individual instruction, including one-on-one lessons and coaching, and other teaching activities).

The teaching for this position will include 15 hours of one-on-one individual instruction or coaching (equivalent to 10 credits) plus 6 credits of courses. The 15 hours of individual instruction may consist of individual piano lessons for 11 students and a studio class (a total of 12 hours per week in both terms) in addition to MUSC 161 Piano Chamber Ensembles (Lower Year) and MUSC 361 Piano Chamber Ensembles (Upper Year) (NB: MUSC 161 and 361 may add up to a total of 3 hours per week in both terms). The 6 credits of courses may include: MUSC 149 (2 credits) “Collaborative Piano I” (3 hours per week, both terms), MUSC 167 (2 credits) “Introduction to Piano Chamber Music” (3 hours per week, both terms), and MUSC 349 (2 credits) “Keyboard Harmony and Transposition” (3 hours per week, both terms). Teaching workload and service duties (e.g., committee and divisional work, administrative assignments) may vary over time, depending upon the School of Music’s needs and the successful candidate’s abilities, and are assigned by the Director annually. Applicants are expected to have a DMA in Music and at least five years of post-secondary-level teaching experience.

Applications are to be submitted online at https://musc.air.arts.ubc.ca/application-lecturer-piano-two-thirds/. Applications and all supporting materials should be received by August 2, 2024. Applicants should send:

a letter of application;
a curriculum vitae;
links to recorded performances;
three confidential letters of reference to be sent by the referees directly to the School of Music, attention: Hedy Law at music.directorsassistant@ubc.ca, by August 2, 2024;
a concise record of teaching experience, including evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations and sample syllabi);
a statement of teaching/pedagogy philosophy, and
a statement (1-page max) about their experience working with a diverse student body and the contributions they would make to advancing a culture of equity and inclusion.

The expected pay range for this two-thirds time position is $4,444 – $4,778/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

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

Indigenous Environmental Studies and Sciences (Assistant/Associate Professor)

June 7, 2024

The Department of Geography at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or entry-level Associate Professor, specializing in Indigenous approaches to the environment, from a natural and/or social science perspective. Priority research areas include, but are not limited to, 1) Indigenous land and water stewardship, conservation, restoration, and/or biocultural diversity; 2) biodiversity or environmental science; 3) relationships between biodiversity and Indigenous sovereignty, governance, self-determination, and law; 4) relationships between environmental justice, dispossession and biodiversity loss; and 5) the intersection between Indigenous community well-being and ecosystem health. Lived experience within Indigenous communities is foundational to the knowledge of and research on Indigenous environmental studies and sciences. The successful applicant will engage in collaborative, action-oriented research to advance just, equitable, and inclusive strategies to support a biodiverse world, rooted in their lived experiences.

We seek applicants with the following qualifications:

Ph.D. in Geography or a related discipline (consideration will be given to promising applicants who are near completion of a doctorate degree by the time of appointment).
Demonstrated potential for research excellence including an ability to initiate and maintain an externally funded research programme.
Capacity to teach and develop curriculum in the undergraduate and graduate programmes in Geography, including developing a course broadly defined within Indigenous Environmental Studies and Sciences.
Verifiable connections to Indigenous communities in formal affiliation and/or established relationships.

The University is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking Musqueam people. The successful candidate will be a member of the Department of Geography and affiliated with UBC’s Interdisciplinary Biodiversity Solutions Collaboratory (IBioS). UBC Geography is a department that ranges through the natural sciences to the humanities, committed to Indigenous self-determination, community engagement, land-based learning, critical theory and experiential practice, and international impact. The Geography department offers several undergraduate and graduate degrees: a BSc, MSc and PhD in Geosciences, BAs in Environment and Sustainability and Human Geography, as well as an MA and PhD in Human Geography. IBioS is a vibrant and supportive interdisciplinary research and scholarship cluster at UBC whose mission is to develop science-to-solutions approaches to improve biodiversity outcomes and promote a sustainable future for our planet. Informed by multiple ways of knowing, the IBioS Collaboratory aims to identify and support mechanisms for transformative social and ecological change that supports biodiversity and diverse peoples.

This is a tenure-track position in the Research stream and the successful candidate will be reviewed for reappointment, tenure, and promotion in subsequent years in accordance with the Collective Agreement. For a description of ranks, criteria for reappointment and promotion and the review schedule, please review the Collective Agreement (Part 4: Conditions of Appointment for Faculty; Article 3. Titles and Ranks).

The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2025. The closing date for applications is September 4, 2024. Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or provide solid indication of imminent completion) in geography or a related field.

Applications are to be submitted via this online form: https://geog.air.arts.ubc.ca/position-000175244/

Applicants should be prepared to upload by the closing deadline of September 4 2024 in the following order and in a single PDF (maximum size 15 MB):

a letter of application (up to two pages) which should explain your fit with both Geography and IBioS;
a curriculum vitae that lists the names and contact information of three referees;
research statement (up to 2 pages) describing your current and proposed research program.
teaching statement describing your teaching philosophy (up to one page) and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., sample syllabi, teaching evaluations);
statement (up to one page) identifying your past contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion, along with your ability to work with a culturally diverse student body; as well as your philosophy of, and potential future contributions to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging at UBC. If appropriate, provide details of how your teaching, service and/or scholarship has supported the success of students in your academic field who are underrepresented or marginalized, including but not limited to on the basis of 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. Applicants who have not yet had such experience should note how their work will further UBC’s commitment to diversity.
up to two writing samples (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, book chapter, etc.).
additional relevant materials, including up to two letters from Indigenous community groups/organizations you have worked with (along with names and contact information of community references).

Only complete applications will be considered by the search committee. Questions may be directed to the co-chairs of the search committee: Marwan Hassan (marwan.hassan@geog.ubc.ca) and/or Geraldine Pratt (gpratt@geog.ubc.ca). For more information about our department, go to: http://www.geog.ubc.ca/. For more details about IBioS see: https://ibios.ubc.ca/.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range over a 12-month period for Assistant Professor is $9,442 – $10,730/month and $11,854 – $13,104 for entry-level Associate Professor. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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 been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, and/or age. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Preference will also be given to Indigenous candidates as permitted by Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code. Candidates requesting preferential consideration may be required to prove eligibility for this consideration.

Energy Transitions (tenure-track Assistant Professor)

Jun 4, 2024

Assistant Professor in Energy Transitions

The Department of Geography at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Energy Transitions.

We seek a critical scholar in political economy and/or political ecology engaged in grounded research and advocacy working in the field of energy transitions and decarbonization. We expect the successful candidate: to engage in academic and public debates about energy futures with varied audiences at local, national and international scales; to reckon with the uneven impacts of energy transitions on diverse and interconnected geographies, including the Global South; and to possess a broad knowledge base and skill set appropriate for teaching the possibilities and challenges of energy transitions and decarbonization. Areas of focus may include but are not limited to: transition and negative emission politics; radical, anti-imperial and Indigenous politics; green colonialism and extractivism; critical or transition mineral extraction; finance and financialization; labour and work transitions; net-zero energy systems, including the politics of transition-focused science and technologies.

We seek applicants with the following qualifications:
· Ph.D. in Geography or a related discipline (consideration will be given to promising applicants who are near completion of a doctorate degree by the time of appointment).
· Demonstrated potential for research excellence including an ability to initiate and maintain an externally funded research programme.
· Capacity to teach and develop curriculum in the undergraduate and graduate programmes in Geography related to energy geographies and climate and environmental justice; and to further the department’s ongoing efforts to foster diversity, equity and inclusion, to decolonize our curriculum, and to align it with UBC’s Indigenous Strategic Plan.

The closing date for applications is September 15, 2024. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The anticipated starting date for the position is July 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter, dependent on immigration and travel restrictions.

Applicants should submit:

Cover letter (up to 2 pages).
Curriculum vitae.
Research Statement (up to 2 pages) describing your current and proposed research program.
Teaching statement (1 page) describing your teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., sample syllabi, evaluations).
Statement (up to 1 page) identifying your past contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion, along with your ability to work with a culturally diverse student body (use specific examples where possible); as well as your philosophy of, and potential future contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Names and contact information for 3 referees.
PDFs of two sample scholarly publications (or include links in the application).

Applicants should be prepared to upload in the above order and in a single PDF (maximum size 15MB) via this online form: https://geog.air.arts.ubc.ca/position-000174904/

Only complete applications will be considered by the search committee. Questions may be directed to the chair of the search committee: Dr. Trevor Barnes, tbarnes@geog.ubc.ca

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position is $9,442 – $10,730/month over a 12-month period. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Equity, inclusion 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, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Applicants will be asked to complete an equity survey. The survey information will not be used to determine eligibility for employment but will be collated to provide data that can assist us in understanding the diversity of our applicant pool and identifying potential barriers to the employment of designated equity group members. Your participation in the survey is voluntary and confidential. This survey takes only a minute to complete. You may self-identify in one or more of the designated equity groups. You may also decline to identify in any or all the questions by choosing “not disclosed”.

The UBC Vancouver campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people. UBC is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. UBC embraces innovation and challenges to the status quo. UBC is dedicated to ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion are embedded throughout the university’s academic and work life, recognizing that significant work remains to be accomplished. For example, UBC’s vision is to be a world leader in the implementation of Indigenous people’s human rights and is guided in a mission of reconciliation as articulated and called for by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. It is firmly committed to recruiting Indigenous faculty, students, and staff as outlined in its Indigenous Strategic Plan. As one of the world’s leading universities, UBC creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world.

Music Composition (Lecturer)

May 28, 2024

The UBC School of Music invites applications for a Lecturer position in Music Composition. The anticipated start date will be September 1, 2024. This is a half-time position 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 funds and demonstration of excellence in teaching and service, in accordance with the Collective Agreement between UBC and the UBC Faculty Association. In the Faculty of Arts, the half-time teaching load for a Lecturer is 12 credits per year (equivalent to 18 hours per week of individual instruction).

The teaching for this position will be split between individual composition lessons and classes (which may include, for example, MUSC 107, 108, 309, 310, etc.), depending upon the needs of the School of Music and abilities of the successful candidate. Teaching workload and service duties (e.g., committee and divisional work, administrative assignments) may change over time and are assigned by the Director annually. Applicants are expected to have a DMA in Music and a minimum of five years of university-level teaching experience.

Applications are to be submitted online at https://musc.air.arts.ubc.ca/application-for-lecturer-position-in-music-composition/. Applications and all supporting materials should be received by July 1, 2024. Applicants should send:

a letter of application and curriculum vitae that includes the names and contacts of three referees;
a concise record of teaching experience, including evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., evaluations and/or sample syllabi);
a statement of teaching/pedagogy philosophy; and
a one-page statement about their experience working with a diverse student body and the contributions they would make to advancing a culture of equity and inclusion.

The expected pay range for this half-time position is $3,333 – $3,583/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

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

Flute and Contemporary Music (Lecturer)

May 21, 2024

The UBC School of Music invites applications for a Lecturer position with a split focus between Flute and Contemporary Music. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2024. This is a three-quarter time position 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 funds and demonstration of excellence in teaching and service, in accordance with the Collective Agreement between UBC and the UBC Faculty Association. In the Faculty of Arts, the three-quarter time teaching load for a Lecturer is 18 credits per year (equivalent to 27 hours per week of individual instruction).

The contemporary music component will typically involve leading the Contemporary Players Ensemble throughout the Winter Session, while the flute teaching component will involve individual lessons, a weekly studio class, chamber music coaching, and other teaching and supervisory activities, depending upon the needs of the School of Music and abilities of the successful candidate. Teaching workload and service duties (e.g., committee and divisional work, administrative assignments) may change over time and are assigned by the Director annually. Applicants are expected to have a DMA in Music and a minimum of 5 years university level teaching experience.

Applications are to be submitted via https://musc.air.arts.ubc.ca/application-for-lecturer-flute-and-contemporary-music/. Applications and all supporting materials should be received by June 20, 2024. Applicants should send:

a letter of application and curriculum vitae that includes the names and contacts of three referees
a concise record of teaching experience, including evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., evaluations and/or sample syllabi);
a statement of teaching/pedagogy philosophy; and
a one-page statement about their experience working with a diverse student body and the contributions they would make to advancing a culture of equity and inclusion.

The expected pay range for this three-quarter time position is $5,000 – $5,375/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

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

Latin American Studies (sessional teaching 2024W)

May 14, 2024

The Latin American Studies program at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver campus) is accepting applications for part-time sessional lecturer positions to teach the following courses:

Winter 2024 Courses, Term 1 & 2:

(September 2024 – April 2025)

Course / Section	Title	Credits	Schedule
LAST 100 101	Introduction to Latin American Studies	3	Term 1: Tue, Thu 2pm-3:30pm
LAST 205 201	Issues of Development in Modern Latin America	3	Term 2: Mon, Wed, Fri 11am-12pm
LAST 301 101	Human and Civil Rights in Latin America	3	Term 1: Mon, Wed, Fri 1pm-2pm
LAST 303 202	Indigenous Latin America	3	Term 2: Tue, Thu 2pm-3:30pm

Course Descriptions

Introduction to Latin American Studies (LAST 100)

An overview of the culture and society of Latin America from ancient to contemporary times and from Argentina to Mexico. students will learn through music, novels, film, and more and reflect on Vancouver’s relationship with the Americas.

Issues of Development in Modern Latin America (LAST 205)

This course seeks to introduce students to Latin America with a focus on development. Drawing from economics, history, anthropology, literature, and political science, this course introduces students to a range of issues such as extractivism, environmental degradation, Indigenous rights, workers, international debt, and the drug trade. This story of development connects Latin America to a broader international system and offers students critical reflections on the emergence of the Global South.

Human and Civil Rights in Latin America (LAST 301)

This course focuses on human rights movements; state violence and impunity; reform of criminal justice systems; rights of indigenous peoples, women, and minorities; international protection of human rights; the UN and inter-American systems.

Indigenous Latin America (LAST 303)

Historical and contemporary cultures, struggles, and experiences of Indigenous peoples in what is now Latin America. Different cultural areas or regions may be selected to illustrate the course’s principal themes.

All courses are 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 these courses, please contact Dr. Benjamin Bryce, ben.bryce@ubc.ca

Qualifications & Duties

Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. in Latin American Studies, Literature, History, Political Science, Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, or a related Social Science field 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.

Duties include teaching, holding regular office hours, marking assignments, invigilating final exams for 100- and 200-level exams, reporting grades, and attending a consultation meeting with the program chair about the reading load, assignments, and other aspects of the syllabus prior to the first day of classes.

Returning Applicants

Those who have taught for the program in the last three years can upload an updated curriculum vitae and a brief course outline.

New Applicants

Applicants should include with their letter of application/cover letter:

Curriculum Vitae, which includes a record of experience and a list of postsecondary courses taught (course name and number, credit value, dates, and teaching responsibilities)
An extremely brief outline or paragraph statement about this course (maximum 1 page)
evidence of teaching effectiveness
names and contact emails of two referees (only referees for short-listed applicants will be contacted)

Applications must be submitted online by May 31, 2024. Please submit all application materials online as pdf files and follow the instructions provided on the application webpage: https://fyip.air.arts.ubc.ca/2024w-sessional-last/.

All positions are subject to availability of funds and will be governed by UBC’s “Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional Lecturers.” The minimum salary will be $9,559 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.