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

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.

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.

Coordinated Arts Program (Assistant Professor of Teaching, tenure-track)

Nov 1, 2023

The Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, invites applications for a tenure-track position, to begin July 1, 2024, with appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Teaching (in UBC’s Educational Leadership stream; see: http://ctlt.ubc.ca/programs/all-our-programs/teaching-and-educational-leadership/). The successful candidate is expected to be appointed in a home department aligned with their disciplinary specialization, but with primary responsibilities in the Coordinated Arts Program (CAP), teaching sections of Arts Studies (ASTU) 100 and 101, as determined by the needs of CAP, as well as courses in their home department, where appropriate. The normal teaching load of an Assistant Professor of Teaching is six 3-credit courses over the academic year.

CAP is a learning-community program for first-year students that brings together courses in the social sciences, humanities, and visual and performing arts in research streams (see http://cap.arts.ubc.ca). Most CAP streams feature a 6-credit seminar, Arts Studies (ASTU) 100, which addresses academic research and writing alongside the study of literature, culture, media, performance, and/or communication. The course also fosters multidisciplinary collaborations by foregrounding concepts that recur across the stream’s classes. CAP fosters excellence and innovation in teaching and learning experiences and is committed to equity and diversity in scholarship, research, and teaching.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in literary, cultural, media, language, cinema, or performance studies–or closely related fields. An approach grounded in social justice, and/or critical gender, race, sexuality, Black and Indigenous Studies is considered an asset, as is experience with or interest in Community Engaged Learning. A background in teaching academic writing using an approach that is informed by current theories in writing pedagogy is required. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a record of or potential for high-quality educational leadership, especially in the area of curriculum or program development and the first-year experience. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of excellent teaching, service, and educational leadership; they will play a formative role in the development of this program and its curriculum and are expected to demonstrate the skills needed to undertake administrative responsibility for the program.

As this is a tenure-track position, the successful candidate will be reviewed for reappointment, tenure, and promotion in subsequent years, in accordance with the Collective Agreement. For a description of the Assistant Professor of Teaching rank and criteria for reappointment and promotion, visit: https://www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty-relations/collective-agreements/appointment-faculty/.

Applicants are asked to provide:

* a letter of application,

* curriculum vitae,

* a teaching dossier that includes: statement of teaching philosophy that demonstrates a research-informed approach to teaching academic writing as well as courses in their disciplinary area; sample syllabus for ASTU 100; record of courses taught (if not already included in the CV); course evaluations and peer-review of teaching reports if available; examples of pedagogical materials; examples of any published or unpublished scholarship of teaching and learning or educational leadership contributions,

* a statement of past and potential contributions to educational leadership (maximum one page)

* a one-page statement about experience working with a diverse student body and contributions or potential contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion.

Application materials must be submitted electronically as PDFs at https://fyp.air.arts.ubc.ca/cap-assistant-professor-of-teaching-2023/. The deadline for submitting all the application materials is December 11, 2023. Review of applications will begin following the application deadline and will continue until the position is filled.

In addition, applicants should arrange for three confidential signed letters of recommendation to be sent separately by the same date to the email address below. Applicants should ensure that referees are aware that this is a position in the Educational Leadership stream and should accordingly provide evidence with a focus on teaching and educational leadership. Enquiries addressed to Dr. Jason Lieblang, Chair of the Search Committee, c/o Carmen Radut, may be sent to admin.fyp@ubc.ca.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. 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.

Computational Linguistics (Assistant Professor, tenure-track)

October 31, 2023

The Department of Linguistics at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Computational Linguistics to begin July 1, 2024, with appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The UBC student population is diverse and we encourage applications from individuals who reflect this diversity. We welcome applications from members of groups that have been traditionally marginalized in STEM and academia on grounds including, but not limited to: 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, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable, confidential accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Necessary Qualifications

Candidates must:

have or be near completion of a Ph.D. in Linguistics, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
demonstrate potential for high-quality research in Computational Linguistics
show the ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses, primarily in Computational Linguistics, and focusing on data-driven machine-learning methods using Python.

Desirable Qualifications

While not necessary, we especially encourage applicants who can demonstrate the following qualifications:

The ability to combine insights from Computational Linguistics / Natural Language Processing with traditional areas of linguistic enquiry.
Experience working with industry partners.

The Master of Data Science Program in Computational Linguistics

The Master of Data Science in Computational Linguistics (MDS-CL) (https://masterdatascience.ubc.ca/programs/computational-linguistics) is a joint effort between the Department of Linguistics and the Departments of Computer Science and Statistics, and is invested in training Master’s students to become professional data scientists with experience in linguistic analysis. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of both research and educational leadership faculty members in this professional program and is expected to teach courses in the MDS-CL program, as well as in the Linguistics program. As a research-stream faculty member, the candidate will also be expected to supervise students at both the Master’s and Ph.D. levels.

The Department of Linguistics at the University of British Columbia

Our department covers a broad range of subfields in linguistics, and approaches these from a variety of perspectives, with particular strengths in formal-theoretical linguistics, experimental and field linguistics, language acquisition, and computational approaches to the study of communicative behaviour. The Department is engaged in the study of the Indigenous languages of the Americas with a particular focus on the First Nations languages of western Canada and has a long history of work on African languages. See the Department website (http://www.linguistics.ubc.ca) for further details. Candidates that can bridge areas and make links with other units on campus are especially welcome.

How to Apply

Applicants are asked to provide the following, along with any additional supporting documents (max. file size 3MB per document):

a letter of application
curriculum vitae
a 1-2-page research statement
samples (up to three) of published or unpublished scholarship
a 1-2-page teaching statement, which includes mention of at least 2 courses in the MDS-CL program that the candidate is qualified to teach
record of courses taught (if not already included in the CV) and evidence of teaching effectiveness (teaching evaluations, sample syllabi, etc.)
a 1-2-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.

Application materials (except for letters of recommendation) must be submitted online at https://ling.air.arts.ubc.ca/assistant-professor-computational-linguistics-tenure-track/, by December 8, 2023.

In addition, applicants should arrange for three confidential signed letters of recommendation to be sent separately by the same date directly to: manager.ling@ubc.ca (with “Computational Linguistics Assistant Professor Search” in the subject line). Enquiries addressed to Dr. Lisa Matthewson, Chair of the Search Committee, c/o Katherine Riddell, Manager of Administration, may be sent to the same email address.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Along with salary, UBC faculty are entitled to a number of benefits including health, pension, and life insurance (https://hr.ubc.ca/benefits/benefit-plan-details).

Performance practice (Assistant Professor, tenure-track)

October 30, 2023

The Department of Theatre and Film at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in forms of Performance practice to begin July 1, 2024.

The Department’s ideal candidate is a dynamic and innovative theatre artist with experience in creative leadership roles, who can collaboratively engage with other faculty and supervise students at the BFA and MFA levels in acting and directing. The successful candidate will bring practical knowledge of theatre to deliver relevant classroom experiences and work closely with other faculty in the department to further strengthen the vision of the Department of Theatre and Film.

We are seeking a colleague to integrate into and expand our BFA/MFA offerings in acting and directing and are excited to meet theatre makers whose training and expertise would bring essential and/or innovative modalities into the classroom and the Theatre at UBC season (e.g., voice and/or movement training, dance, specific theatrical traditions like clown/commedia, devising). Additionally, the candidate will possess the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. We welcome candidates who will diversify our curriculum and our faculty in regard to traditionally marginalized groups.

Scholarly Activity: We seek a colleague with an active creative practice. Recognizing the currency that active scholars and practitioners bring to our community, ongoing and future creative work is essential and will be supported by the department.

Teaching: We value teachers who are excited about assisting students to develop their professional practice. Empathy, curiosity, and rigour are qualities that we value in colleagues who strive to support and challenge their students while working with them within a project-based environment that will periodically include directing in the Theatre at UBC season.

Service: We expect commitment to undergraduate and graduate programs, curriculum development, advising, and governance within the department, university, and the field at large.

Qualifications: MFA or PhD in Theatre, or related field, complemented by professional experience and post-secondary level teaching experience.

Situated on the beautiful Point Grey campus on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people in the culturally diverse city of Vancouver, the Department of Theatre and Film offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate programs in Theatre and Film Studies and Practice, including a BFA degree in Acting and an MFA degree in Directing. For information about the Department, visit theatrefilm.ubc.ca.

Applications must include: a letter of application outlining creative and scholarly background and philosophy/approach, as well as an outline of ongoing and future creative work; a curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy; record of courses taught (if not already included in the CV); evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., sample syllabi, student evaluations); 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 may provide links to any other supplementary support materials. Applications should be submitted online at: https://thfl.air.arts.ubc.ca/?p=1612. Review of applications will begin after December 8, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

In addition, please provide the names and contact information of three referees that could be called upon to supply confidential letters of reference on request.

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

Economics (tenure-track Assistant Professors)

October 26, 2023

Vancouver School of Economics – University of British Columbia

Position Type: Assistant Professor

Categories/Specialties:

Behavioural Economics
Economic Theory/Computational Economics
Political Economy

Deadline: November 30, 2023

Description:

The Vancouver School of Economics at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus invites applications for up to three (3) tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor. Starting date: July 1, 2024.

We are seeking outstanding candidates primarily in the fields of Behavioural Economics, Economic Theory/Computational Economics, and Political Economy. However, in truly exceptional cases, candidates working outside of these fields may be given consideration.

These positions offer the opportunity, where appropriate, for membership in a new research cluster on campus, called Artificial Intelligence Methods for Scientific Impact (AIM-SI). This cluster is part of UBC’s Centre for AI Decision-making and Action (CAIDA), which consists of over 100 researchers whose research leverages AI.

Qualifications: For appointment at the Assistant Professor level, the candidate must have a Ph.D. (or solid indication of imminent completion) in a relevant field and demonstrate excellence or clear promise of excellence in teaching and in research. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research, teaching, graduate supervision, and service. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants should submit their applications through EconJobMarket (https://econjobmarket.org). The application link is https://econjobmarket.org/positions/9938.The completed application on EJM will be transferred to us and processed. In addition to providing the documents below you will be asked to indicate your primary and other research fields, and whether or not you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. More detailed instructions and information about the Vancouver School of Economics (VSE) can be found on our website at https://economics.ubc.ca/about/job-opportunities/. If you have questions regarding the ad or the application procedures, please contact Ciara English (ciara.english[at]ubc[dot]ca). Other queries may be directed to VSE Director, Kevin Milligan (c/o Ciara at the same address).

Applications must include:

– A c.v. which will include a publication record and links to current research papers
– PDF versions of sample papers, including the paper you plan to present at a recruiting seminar
– Evidence of teaching effectiveness (will include a statement of teaching interests and experience. May include student evaluations of teaching, sample syllabi, if available.) For further info see instructions on VSE or EJM website.
– 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.

In addition, applicants must arrange for at least 3 confidential reference letters to be submitted directly by the referees (via EJM portal).

All application materials and reference letters should be submitted by November 30, 2023. Review of applications will begin immediately following this date. Application site will close November 30, 2023. At this point no additional documents can be submitted through econjobmarket. [note: Upon submission of your application, you will be asked to complete a UBC Faculty of Arts equity survey, which will provide data that can assist us in understanding the diversity of our applicant pool. An applicant’s participation in the equity survey is voluntary and anonymous.]

History Department: Call for Sessional Lecturers 2024-2025

October 11, 2023

History Department, University of British Columbia
Call for applications to teach in:

Summer Session Term One (May to June 2024)

Summer Session Term Two (July to August 2024)

Winter Session Term One (September to December 2024)

Winter Session Term Two (January to April 2025)

The History Department invites applications to teach in the 2024 Summer Sessions and the 2024-2025 Winter Sessions. Applicants may apply for more than one session, and must specify which session(s) and term(s) they wish to teach. Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. and experience in teaching at the college or university level, but applicants without a Ph.D. who are ABD will also be considered. The minimum salary for a 3-credit course in the Faculty of Arts is $9,280.70.

All applicants should apply only through the History Department’s Internal Resources website https://hist.air.arts.ubc.ca/2024-25-sessional-application-form/

Returning Applicants: those who have taught for us in the last five years, can simply

Select History Department’s course(s) on the online application form you are interested in teaching, including the session(s) and term(s) you wish to teach
Upload an updated curriculum vitae

New Applicants: should provide the following application materials, and ask three referees to forward confidential letters of recommendation under separate cover to history.sessionals@ubc.ca.

Select History Department’s course(s) on the online application form you are interested in teaching, including the session(s) and term(s) you wish to teach
Upload a curriculum vitae. The c.v. must include a list of post-secondary courses taught at UBC and elsewhere.
And upload the following application materials (in the following order, collated into a single PDF file)

a letter of application, including a statement on experience and/or potential for teaching a diverse student population
one or more sample course outlines (from a course or courses you have taught or would be interested in teaching)
teaching evaluations
transcript of your academic record if you do not yet hold a Ph.D.

A list of History courses is available on the online application form as well as in the UBC Calendar: https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/course-descriptions/subject/histv

For further information on the sessional program, please contact the Department Head, Dr. Bonnie Effros at bonnie.effros@ubc.ca.

Decisions on course offerings will be made once the department has reviewed recent enrolments and assessed student demand. Because of budgetary constraints, the number of positions available is limited. We will announce our decisions in January 2024.

Deadline for applications: Friday, 27 October 2023

All positions are subject to funding and are governed by UBC’s “Agreement and Conditions of Appointment for Sessional Lecturers.” In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Korean Language and Director of the Korean Language Program (Assistant or Associate Professor of Teaching)

Sept 28, 2023

Assistant Professor of Teaching or Associate Professor of Teaching, Korean Language

Director of the Korean Language Program

The Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, invites applications for a tenure-track position in the field of Korean applied linguistics to serve as Director of the Korean Language Program, with the possibility of appointment at the Assistant Professor of Teaching or Associate Professor of Teaching rank. The successful candidate will have responsibility for teaching courses in Korean language, developing curriculum in Korean language and culture, and directing a large and growing Korean language program. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching in and coordinating a Korean language program at the post-secondary level in North America.

Requirements include: advanced proficiency in Korean; a Ph.D. in either Korean Language and Linguistics, Korean Applied Linguistics, Korean language pedagogy, or a closely related field; exceptional organizational and leadership skills; evidence of substantial experience and excellent teaching ability in Korean for both heritage and non-heritage learners at the post-secondary level in North America; experience preparing teaching materials independently or collaboratively; and a strong track record of full participation in team work and program affairs. Individuals with experience in community outreach, program coordination and design, and teaching innovative Content-Based Instruction (CBI) curriculum for advanced learners of Korean are particularly encouraged to apply. We seek an exceptional teacher with a track record of employing innovative pedagogies, such as community-based learning, flexible and/or online learning. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an excellent record of teaching, service, and educational leadership.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field or expect to have successfully defended the dissertation before July 1, 2024. The normal teaching load of an Assistant or Associate Professor of Teaching is six 3-credit courses over the academic year. Courses will range from first- to fourth-year undergraduate courses and the bulk of the annual teaching load will be courses in Korean Language for both heritage and non-heritage learners. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with other tenure-stream Asian Studies faculty in Korean Studies. Further information about the Department can be found on its website, asia.ubc.ca.

This is a tenure-track position in the Educational Leadership stream. A successful candidate hired at the Assistant Professor of Teaching rank will be reviewed for reappointment, tenure, and promotion in subsequent years, in accordance with the Collective Agreement. For a description of the Educational Leadership stream ranks and criteria for reappointment and promotion, visit:

The application dossier should include: application letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, complete transcripts of one’s post-secondary education, 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 (e.g., sample course syllabi, course evaluations, and any other evidence of teaching effectiveness). Applicants should also prepare two sample teaching videos (from different levels, or else from heritage and non-heritage classes), uploaded to YouTube (or equivalent platform) as unlisted videos, with links sent as part of their application submission; please also include lesson plans for each of the lessons shown in the sample teaching videos as part of your application.

All application materials should be submitted electronically through the Department’s careers website, https://asia.ubc.ca/department/careers/ by November 27, 2023. Inquiries may be sent to asia.jobsearch@ubc.ca.

In addition, applicants should arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation (preferably by language teaching professionals) sent directly from the referees by the same deadline to asia.jobsearch@ubc.ca.

Other hiring information:

The starting salary for the position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

The anticipated start date of employment is July 1, 2024. Applicants with questions about the position or who have technical difficulties are welcome to contact asia.jobsearch@ubc.ca.

Viola (Assistant Professor, tenure-track)

Sept 12, 2023

The University of British Columbia School of Music invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Viola, beginning July 1, 2024. The Strings Division is an integral part of a dynamic School of Music. The UBC School of Music offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate programs in music, including B.Mus., M.Mus., and DMA programs. For information, visit: https://music.ubc.ca/.

We seek a versatile artist-researcher with a record of high-level performances, whose specializations include at least one area that will help diversify the activities of the Strings Division and the School of Music. These may include engagement with improvisation, intercultural collaboration, work with new technologies or Performance Science. Applicants should also have demonstrated experience in community engagement, university-level teaching (of solo, chamber, and/or orchestral repertoires), and graduate supervision, as well as a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. A doctorate is required but in exceptional circumstances, an equivalent combination of qualifications and significant high-profile professional experience may be considered.

Duties will include undergraduate and graduate studio instruction; string chamber music coaching; supervision of masters and doctoral students; contributions to strings curriculum innovation; active student recruitment (including national and international); service on School and University committees; and ongoing performance/research activity and professional development consistent with successful teaching and productive service to the School and University.

Applications are to be submitted online at https://musc.air.arts.ubc.ca/viola-search/.

Applicants should be prepared to provide:

a letter of application that includes names and contact information for three references from whom confidential letters of assessment can be obtained at a later stage;
Curriculum vitae
a research statement describing your current and proposed performance research activities
a concise record of teaching experience, including evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., evaluations and/or sample syllabi);
a statement of teaching/pedagogy philosophy;
a one-page statement about your experience working with a diverse student body and the contributions you would make to advancing a culture of equity and inclusion; and
three live video recordings of recent performances. Videos should be easily accessible (YouTube, Google Drive links, etc.)

Review of the applications will start on October 30, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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

Saanvi

Year and program: Fourth year; major in Political Science, minor in International Relations

Where is home for you? New Delhi, India

What three adjectives best describe you?

Organized, reliable, positive

What extracurricular activities have you been involved with (UBC related or not)?

I recently returned from a semester-long exchange programme in Amsterdam (one of the most exciting experiences!!) and am currently a tutor with MyGradeBooster. I am also a UBtheChange Student Activator with the Centre for Community Engaged Learning and a Senior Orientation Leader for Imagine UBC. Previously, I was an Associate Vice President and a director (Internal Portfolio) at the Arts Undergraduate Society and a coordinator for the Student Leadership Conference.

What is your best study strategy/tip?

Make an organized calendar before classes start! As soon as the class syllabus becomes available, I go through it to familiarize myself with the deadlines. I then make a calendar on Google Sheets with all my deadlines and monitor my progress on each assignment.
This is also a great opportunity to take advantage of UBC’s resources — UBC offers an assignment calculator that breaks down assignments into more manageable tasks with earlier deadlines, making the stress of meeting the final deadline significantly lower. The Pomodoro technique is also extremely beneficial, and allows me to stay highly focused.

If you could travel back in time to your first year at UBC, what is one thing you would do differently?

I would definitely explore the city more! In my first year, I spent most of my time on campus or in downtown Vancouver, and didn’t fully experience everything the city had to offer. I would also engage more actively with the UBC community. I didn’t get involved in many extracurriculars in my first year and soon discovered how welcoming and open everyone at UBC is. I would definitely push myself to join more clubs and volunteer opportunities.