International Reporting (tenure-stream position)

May 13, 2024

The School of Journalism, Writing, and Media at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver Campus, invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream faculty appointment in International Reporting. The position is expected to be filled at the rank of Assistant Professor (or, consideration may be given to appointment at the Associate Professor rank in the case of an outstanding candidate). The successful candidate will be expected to qualify for concurrent appointment to the endowment-funded Gary Coull Professorship in International Reporting at UBC. The Coull Professorship will be for an initial five-year term, which may be renewed, in accordance with the University’s Honorifics Policy and the terms of the Endowment that supports the Professorship. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2025.

The School of Journalism, Writing, and Media (JWAM) offers a Master of Journalism degree that aims to prepare a global cohort of graduate students to thrive in an evolving media environment, using research and journalistic practices to contribute to meaningful public discourse across all forms of media. It has recently launched an undergraduate Minor in Journalism and Social Change that invites UBC students of any academic discipline to think about and do journalism in the context of ongoing cultural and political shifts.

The successful candidate will possess an outstanding record as an innovative scholar and researcher, as evidenced by their record of intellectual engagement, teaching, published work, and/or work in progress, combined with experience in professional journalism practice. To complement current strengths in digital, environmental, Indigenous, and social justice journalism, we are particularly interested in candidates with scholarly and professional expertise in International Reporting. The successful candidate will have experience in covering and analyzing global issues for a variety of professional and academic outlets. Expertise in contemporary and emerging fields of journalism, preferably in mobile, data or visual journalism, will be an asset.

A PhD degree is preferred by the time of the appointment. Candidates who have progressed to the point where completion of the PhD is imminent and who demonstrate clear and superior promise of excellent journalism research and practice, graduate supervision, and teaching will also be considered. Candidates with a Master’s degree may be considered. Candidates must demonstrate professional experience, strong evidence of research activity, and a publication record commensurate with experience, with a proven commitment to the advancement of research, practice and public scholarship in the field of International Journalism and related areas. They’re expected to be familiar with, and contribute to, the award-winning Global Reporting Centre, based within JWAM/UBC, including its recent research output and collaborative projects.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching and advising, and be skilled in methods of engaged and inclusive learning and the appropriate use of instructional technology. Candidates should be able to teach a range of courses currently on offer in the Master of Journalism degree and the Minor in Journalism and Social Change and to contribute to areas not currently covered, as well as the ability to participate fully in graduate supervision and undertake service duties as assigned by the director. The teaching load will be four 3-credit courses per year and will include both graduate and undergraduate courses.

Additional information about the School may be found at https://jwam.ubc.ca/

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. JWAM is committed to research and pedagogy that responds to and addresses historic inequities and therefore welcomes applicants who would contribute to our ongoing efforts to create an open and diverse community, one that fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged in the field of journalism and media. 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 beliefs, 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.

Application instructions

Applications are to be submitted via this online form: https://jrnl.air.arts.ubc.ca/application-for-ap-jwam/. Applicants should be prepared to upload the following items (in the order listed) and in a single PDF (max size 15MB): a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a description of current and future research and teaching interests, and a teaching portfolio (statement of teaching philosophy, student evaluations, peer assessments, one graduate course syllabus and one undergraduate course syllabus), and 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. Applicants with limited teaching experience may include evidence of newsroom mentorship and editorial innovation.

In addition, applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent directly to jwam.assistant@ubc.ca, with “Journalism AP 2024” in the subject line, by the deadline of ~~August 1, 2024~~. [August 15, 2024].

Completed applications and confidential letters of reference must be received by ~~August 1, 2024~~ [August 15, 2024]. Review of applications will begin soon after and will continue until the position is filled. The position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position at the Assistant Professor rank is: $9,750/month – $10,833/month. The expected pay range for this position at the Associate Professor rank is $11,250/month – $12,083/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Enquiries should be directed to Dr. Kamal Al-Solaylee, Director and Professor at jwam.director@ubc.ca.

Law and Society (sessional teaching 2024W)

May 9, 2024

The Law and Society Minor program at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver campus) is accepting applications for a part-time sessional lecturer to teach the following courses:

Winter 2024 Courses, Term 1&2:

(September 2024-April 2025)

Course / Section	Title	Credits	Term	Schedule
LASO 204	Introduction to Law and Society	3	1	Tue, Thu 3:30-4:30pm Tutorials are scheduled on Fridays
LASO 204	Introduction to Law and Society	3	2	Mon, Wed 1:00-2:00pm Tutorials are scheduled on Fridays
LASO 309 201	Against the Law	3	2	Tue, Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Course Descriptions

Introduction to Law and Society (LASO 204)

This course is intended to introduce students to ideas, concepts and frameworks for thinking about the nature of law and legal processes in a global and historical—as well as a Canadian–context. The course examines the connections and relationships of law and society using an interdisciplinary approach that draws from scholarship in law, sociology, history, anthropology and political science. The course considers the locus and nature of legal authority, the purpose of law in society, why people should or do obey the law, the relationship of law to morality and between law and society, and differing historical, geographical, and conceptual approaches to law and legality.

Against the Law (LASO 309)

This course covers competing approaches to law and legal authority that shape social inequalities, both historically and in the present. Topics include law as coercion, resistance through the law, and legal forms of redress and restorative justice.

For questions regarding these courses, please contact Dr. Carole Blackburn, blcarole@mail.ubc.ca

Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. in related fields in the social sciences and legal studies, and experience in teaching at the college or university level, but applicants without a Ph.D. who are ABD will also be considered. An excellent teaching record based on relevant experience in the subject matter or related courses is required.

Returning Applicants

Those who have taught for the program in the last three years can upload an updated curriculum vitae, course outline, and any available course evaluation summaries.

New Applicants

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)
evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., teaching evaluations, if available)
names and contact emails of two referees

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-laso/.

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.

Co-Director, Centre for Climate Justice

May 8, 2024

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Co-Director – Academic, Centre for Climate Justice

NOTE: The deadline for applications has been extended to May 24^th, 2024, at 5:00pm.

Applications are invited to fill the position of Co-Director – Academic of the Centre for Climate Justice, in the Faculty of Arts at UBC-Vancouver, for a two-year term, with anticipated start date of July 1, 2024. The new Co-Director will work alongside returning Co-Director – Public Engagement Naomi Klein (Associate Professor, Department of Geography) to advance the goals of the Centre for Climate Justice (CCJ) as outlined below. Read more about the Centre’s Mission and Mandate here.

Role of the CCJ Co-Directors

The Co-Directors of the Centre for Climate Justice define and lead the Centre’s research program, community and industry outreach, and knowledge mobilization efforts with support from staff, an executive committee, and core and affiliate faculty. They provide leadership on CCJ strategic planning and implementation, organization building, and development. They ensure institutional longevity and sustainability, including supervising & retaining staff and attracting and stewarding funding.

Co-Directors contribute (where expertise is relevant) to the Centre’s primary aims:

Addressing disproportionate impacts of the climate crisis on Indigenous, racialized, working class, displaced, and other communities and peoples;
Connecting climate-related research and policy with frontline communities’ actual experience and knowledge of the climate crisis;
Connecting, training, and supporting UBC faculty members and students for research in service of community needs;
Building bridges among qualitative and quantitative approaches to climate research across the humanities, social, health and natural sciences, and engineering;
Diversifying the expertise and perspectives represented in climate justice theory, policy, and research;
Connecting often-siloed issue areas (e.g., between climate and housing, or climate and care work), and the researchers and communities organized around them;
Supporting community-led climate action by facilitating actionable and accountable community-partnered research that addresses pressing issues of climate justice;
Translating and amplifying the research, needs, and challenges of community partners and climate justice movements into wider policy, political, and economic transformation;
Enhancing the ability of UBC faculty, staff, and students to collectively support climate justice, through research, collaborations, and advocacy.

Co-Directors work in alignment with the following guiding principles:

Climate change is the result of colonial and extractive ideologies with racial, gender, and class hierarchies at their core. Climate change is also experienced highly unevenly, with the most severe impacts often falling on those who have least contributed to the crisis. For these reasons, efforts to address climate change have the potential to alleviate or exacerbate existing inequities and injustices, and a climate justice perspective is relevant to climate responses at all scales.
Perspectives on climate justice vary, and may not always be in agreement. We commit to engaging respectfully and transparently with our research partners to identify shared goals and values, and to forge collaborations based on principles of solidarity and accountability.
Climate justice requires diverse forms of knowledge and expertise, including many not traditionally represented in the academy.
Climate justice scholarship must be non-extractive. This requires that community-engaged research be guided by and accountable to community partners, with care taken to cultivate ethical relationships and culturally-appropriate processes of accountability and transparency. Theory and concepts from knowledge traditions that are under-represented in academic scholarship must also be engaged in respectful, culturally-appropriate, and non-extractive ways.
The Centre for Climate Justice is committed to cultivating right relations with the Indigenous peoples on whose ancestral and unceded lands our work is situated, including the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and the nsyilxcən speaking Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples. We are committed to the ongoing accountabilities involved in building our respectful, reciprocal relationships with these Nations, and to ensuring that our actions and principles align with Nations’ laws, priorities, and self-determination.

The CCJ Co-Director – Academic, focusing on Research and Operations, has the following specific roles and responsibilities:

Strategic Academic Direction

Supported by the Executive Committee and guided by the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan, provides strategic academic direction for the Centre
Advances CCJ’s identified priorities in the areas of research, knowledge sharing, and collaborative learning
Works with Senior Research Manager to advise and lead implementation of CCJ vision, thematic foci, and research priorities
Leads engagement with UBC Development offices and higher-level UBC admin regarding organizational development
Works with Program and Engagement Manager, Senior Research Manager, and Development office to develop fundraising strategy; oversees strategy implementation
- Works with the support of the Senior Research Manager to oversee the submission of large-scale tri-council or other team grants;
- Lead medium- and long-term fundraising and financial planning, supported by CCJ and Dean of Arts’ office staff;
Provides vision and direction on Centre reporting and communications materials

Governance and Relationships

Chairs monthly Executive Committee meetings with support of Senior Research Manager and Administrative and Program Assistant; approves meeting agendas outlined by staff
Communicates regularly with executive committee, core faculty, and affiliate members regarding opportunities and progress within their portfolios
Leads campus engagement with CCJ affiliates, faculty and students to create buy-in and participation in events, vision, and research projects directly related to priority areas
Co-leads engagement with Host Nations
With staff support manages partnerships with other climate justice research units and organizations locally, nationally, and internationally

Operations

Oversees recruitment and management of staff including development of hiring policies and conducting performance reviews
Acts as direct supervisor to two full-time staff members – Senior Research manager and Program & Engagement Manager
Attends weekly CCJ staff and Co-Director meetings as well as Executive Committee meetings.
Provides financial oversight for CCJ research and operating funds.
- Receive and review quarterly financial reports from CCJ staff.
May appoint, subject to Executive Committee approval, thematic research area officers from the Executive Committee and/or CCJ affiliates
Reports to the Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies (Faculty of Arts)

Qualifications for CCJ Co-Director – Academic

The successful candidate for the role of Co-Director – Academic will hold an appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor at UBC Vancouver. Preference will be given to those with appointments in the Faculty of Arts. Qualified candidates will have a strong track record of climate justice research, with priority given to candidates who are active CCJ affiliates; and a track record of university and/or community leadership.

How to apply:

Submit applications by Friday, May 24^th, 2024 at 5:00pm via AIR form here. Queries may be sent to arts.centreadmin@ubc.ca. Applicants are expected to consult with their unit head(s) to request approval in principle, should they be the successful candidate. An Advisory Committee will consider applications and make a recommendation to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts.

Applications must include:

A current Curriculum Vitae
A two- to three-page statement that:
- Provides an overview of your goals and vision for the Centre for Climate Justice and alignment with CCJ’s research, knowledge mobilization, and community engagement goals;
- Describes your leadership experience, including in relation to staff supervision, budget oversight and reporting, and fundraising
- Describes your research program and its relation to one or more of the Centre for Climate Justice’s research streams;
- Outlines your commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as any leadership experience in these areas; in particular, you are asked to provide a statement addressing: (i) past and potential contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion and (ii) past or potential contributions to Indigenous engagement, through teaching, professional activity, and/or service.

UBC is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking Musqueam people and is committed to meaningful engagement with Indigenous peoples. UBC 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. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Acknowledgment of Service

The successful candidate may receive the equivalent of one 3-credit course buyout per academic year of their Co-Director term (contingent upon approval of the head of their academic home unit) or an honorarium in lieu of course release, should they already have course releases through other arrangements.

[Updated May 8, 2024]

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Dalit Studies

May 7, 2024

The Department of History at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral position in Dalit Studies, to begin 1 October 2024. The successful candidate will be appointed as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. A one-year renewal of the Fellowship is possible.

This Postdoctoral position is an opportunity to pursue a research program in relation to the research project “Caste in Canada,” which documents through oral histories the experiences of Canadians impacted by caste. The Postdoctoral Fellow hired will play a leading role in shaping the research program of the “Caste in Canada” project, conducting oral history interviews with members of the community, and documenting their experiences; conducting archival research in relevant private and public collections; working at the University and in the community to build awareness about caste-related discrimination and developing processes and programs to address it; and developing scholarly and web-based dissemination of ongoing work. Prior work done along these lines is available at: https://blogs.ubc.ca/annemurphy/research/caste-in-canada/. The successful candidate will join a community of scholars and community members committed to this issue, and have the opportunity to engage with a wide range of faculty members and student researchers. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be assigned a faculty member supervisor in the Department of History, and a committee of informal mentors from History and other Departments in the Faculty of Arts.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will be appointed for one year, with the possibility of reappointment for not more than one additional year. Remuneration will be CAD$63,000 plus benefits per year. Funds will be provided (up to CAD$1800) for the purchase of a computer for use for the project, and limited research/conference travel funding is available. This postdoctoral position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Applicants must have completed their PhD within the five years preceding 15 June 2024. Applicants currently finishing their PhD must complete all of the requirements of their program by the start date of the position. Candidates in all social science and humanities fields are encouraged to apply but should demonstrate a commitment to and/or background in Dalit Studies.

Applicants should apply only through the History Department’s Internal Resources website at https://hist.air.arts.ubc.ca/application-for-postdoctoral-research-fellow-in-dalit-studies/ Applicants should upload (in the following order, collated into a single pdf file):

Letter of expression of interest
A curriculum vitae
A two-page (single-spaced) research statement that outlines your research interests and the intersection of these interests with the “Caste in Canada” research program
A statement on issues related to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, particularly with respect to the lived experience of caste.

Applicants should also provide names and contact information for three scholars willing to provide a confidential letter of reference; we will request letters directly for candidates who advance in the search process.

Applications should be submitted by 15 June 2024; applications submitted after that date may not receive full consideration. Questions about the position should be directed to Professor Anne Murphy at anne.murphy@ubc.ca

For information about the Department, visit https://history.ubc.ca/

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. Please note that caste-related protections, according to the BC Human Rights Code, are afforded under categories of Race, Religion, Ancestry, and Place of Origin, as outlined in 2023 BCHRT 24. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Cinema Studies (sessional teaching 2024W)

Department of Theatre and Film Sessional teaching 2024W

Cinema Studies Program

September 2024 to April 2025 (2024W)

Posted: April 29, 2024

The Cinema Studies program, within the Department of Theatre and Film, is pleased to advertise openings for the 8 instructional months (September 2024 to April 2025) of the upcoming academic session, 2024W. The Cinema Studies BA program offers first to fourth year courses leading to Honours, Major, and Minor degree options.

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. An excellent teaching record based on relevant experience in film studies or related courses is required. In your cover letter, you should indicate the range of courses that you are able to teach. You may provide sample syllabi.

We expect to staff the following courses:

CINE 100-001 Introduction to Cinema Studies (Term 1)
CINE 100-003 Introduction to Cinema Studies (Term 2)
CINE 240-001 Media Industries (Term 2)
CINE 331-002 Studies in Film Theory (Term 1)
CINE 332-001 Studies in Genre or Period (Term 2)
CINE 334-001 Seminar in Documentary (Term 1)

Courses are expected to be taught in person and instructors must be living in BC to be eligible to work.

Applicants should include with their letter of application:

curriculum vitae (detailing post-secondary teaching experience)
evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g.: sample teaching evaluations)
names and contact emails of three referees

Please apply directly through our online portal here – https://thfl.air.arts.ubc.ca/?p=374

Explore the UBC Department of Theatre and Film: http://www.theatrefilm.ubc.ca

Deadline for applications: May 23, 2024 @ 5pm PST

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 for 2024W will be $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 candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Theatre Studies (sessional teaching 2024W)

Department of Theatre and Film Sessional teaching 2024W

Theatre Studies Program

September 2024 to April 2025 (2024W)

Posted: April 29, 2024

The Theatre Studies program, within the Department of Theatre and Film, is pleased to advertise openings for the 8 instructional months (September 2024 to April 2025) of the upcoming academic session, 2024W. The Theatre Studies BA program offers first to fourth year courses leading to Honours, Major, and Minor degree options.

Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. in Theatre and experience in teaching at the college or university level, but applicants without a Ph.D. who are ABD will also be considered. An excellent teaching record based on relevant experience in theatre studies or related courses is required. In your cover letter, you should indicate the range of courses that you are able to teach. *Applicants interested in teaching THTR 440B must provide a sample syllabus.

Sample syllabi for other courses are optional.

We expect to fill the following courses:

THTR 120-001 Introduction to Theatre (Term 1)
THTR 120-002 Introduction to Theatre (Term 2)
THTR 211-001 Drama: Forms and Ideas II (Term 2)
THTR 310-001 Theory of Drama Performance (Term 1)
THTR 325B-001 History of Canadian Theatre (Term 1)
THTR 440B-001 Topics in Theatre (Term 1)*

Courses are expected to be taught in person and instructors must be living in BC to be eligible to work.

Applicants should include with their letter of application:

curriculum vitae (detailing post-secondary teaching experience)
names and contact emails of three referees

Please apply directly through our online portal here https://thfl.air.arts.ubc.ca/?p=466

Explore the UBC Department of Theatre and Film: http://www.theatrefilm.ubc.ca

Deadline for applications: May 23, 2024 @ 5pm PST

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

Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery

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.

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.