Greek History and Language in the Ancient Mediterranean & Near Eastern World (2-Yr Assistant Professor Without Review)

Mar 14, 2023

The Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies, at the University of British Columbia, is seeking applications for a two-year limited-term full-time appointment in Greek History and Language in the Ancient Mediterranean & Near Eastern World at the rank of Assistant Professor Without Review, effective July 1st, 2023.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Classical Studies or a related field. The successful candidate will possess a strong commitment to teaching, and be able to teach an upper-year course on the Athenians and their empire and upper-level Greek. Teaching may also include introductory lecture courses and advanced seminars in a subject selected by the successful candidate in consultation with the Head. We encourage applications from candidates who can offer teaching in a secondary area relevant to our interdisciplinary department, including but not limited to Religious Studies, Near Eastern Studies, and Egyptology, as well as Classical Studies. The position involves teaching four 13-week courses (12 credits) annually, and participating in departmental service, events and initiatives.

Candidates will have demonstrated potential for peer-reviewed scholarly research, involvement in professional scholarly activity and successful teaching at various levels. We encourage applications from candidates who have a demonstrated track record of advancing a culture of equity and inclusion.

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

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

UBC-Vancouver’s Point Grey Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Musqueam people, with whom UBC shares a framework Memorandum of Affiliation. For information relating to Indigenous initiatives that are available at UBC, visit the UBC Vancouver Indigenous portal at: https://indigenous.ubc.ca/.

Information about the Department is available on the web at: http://www.amne.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. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Theatre and Film (Summer Teaching Assistantships)

Posted March 13, 2023

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:

Film Studies Course

FIST 100-921 Intro to Film Studies – Lecture Term 1.  May/June. There is a total of 2 positions available (each at 50%). Online, not in person. Synchronous discussion group on Zoom every Friday.
FIST 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 $33.80/hour (as of Sept 1, 2021)

Doctoral Students: GTA 1 $35.13/hour (as of Sept 1, 2021)

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

Deadline for applications is Tuesday, March 28, 2023 by 5pm PST.

Again, to apply for any of these positions, please submit your application materials to The Department of Theatre and Film at this LINK.

President’s Excellence Chair in Global Migration (Professor)

March 3, 2023

The Department of Political Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver Campus, invites applications for a President’s Excellence Chair in Global Migration. This is a full-time tenured appointment at the rank of Professor (or possibly Associate Professor), with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024. The chair will be provided with research funds and have a reduced teaching load for a 7-year term, which may be renewed* for an additional 7-year term. For more information on the President’s Excellence Chairs at UBC please visit: ubc.ca/excellence.

We are seeking a senior scholar who will contribute to UBC’s strength in Global Migration and provide intellectual and institutional leadership through the UBC Centre for Migration Studies. 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 and leading research teams; a demonstrated commitment to institution-building; a strong record of attracting and supervising graduate students; and excellence in teaching all levels of students.

The candidate will teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Political Science, as well as supervise undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows, and contribute to service at the departmental level and beyond. The successful candidate will be expected to serve as Co-Director of the UBC Centre for Migration Studies for an initial term of five years, with the possibility of renewal. Bringing together migration and mobility scholars from across campus, the Centre supports collaborative, interdisciplinary, community engaged, and policy engaged research. The position allows for the possibility of cross-appointment, including teaching in and contributing to other cognate units.

Applicants should submit the following:

Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Statement of major research contributions and current and future research programs
Brief statement (1-2 pages) of teaching philosophy, interests, and accomplishments
Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluations, sample syllabi)
Statement addressing (1) past and potential contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion and (2) past or potential contributions to Indigenous engagement, through teaching, professional activity, and/or service.
Names and contact information (including institutional affiliation, address, e-mail address) of 4 referees

Applications should be submitted online at https://poli.air.arts.ubc.ca/presidents-excellence-chair-in-global-migration-application-form-2/ Job ID: JR11816. Review of applications will begin on April 7, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce, and in particular, for its employees with disabilities. An inclusive work environment for employees with disabilities presumes an environment where differences are accepted, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning and decision-making modes. For additional information regarding UBC’s accommodation and access policies and resources (for faculty and staff), please visit the Centre for Workplace Accessibility: https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/working-injury-illness-or-disability/centre-workplace-accessibility. For support and assistance with accommodation questions, contact workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.

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; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

*If renewed, the name of the Chair is subject to change.

Gender, Race Sexuality and Social Justice (Lecturer)

Posted: February 22, 2023

The Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice at UBC – Vancouver (https://grsj.arts.ubc.ca/) invites applications for a Lecturer position in Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice.

This is a full-time Lecturer position for a term of up to three years, which entails 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.

A full-time Lecturer in the Faculty of Arts is responsible for 24 teaching credits (i.e., eight 3-credit courses) and service assignments, based on a 3-3 load in the Winter sessions and 2 courses in the Spring or Summer sessions, allowing for a one-month break. In cases where extraordinary additional administrative responsibilities are assigned by the Head, a teaching reduction may be granted.

Candidates from a variety of relevant Ph.D. programs in arts, social sciences or humanities are welcome to apply, including but not limited to: First Nations Studies, Gender and/or Transgender Studies, Sexuality Studies, Feminist Studies, Education, Critical Race Studies, Diaspora and Transnational Studies, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Communications, and Media and/or Cultural Studies. An intersectional Social Justice Studies emphasis on gender, sexuality, race, and anti-racist pedagogy, is required. Candidate must have the ability to teach across all levels in the undergraduate program.

We welcome applicants from a wide range of teaching expertise in various fields and disciplines. Candidates should be qualified to teach a diverse range of undergraduate courses in Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice (GRSJ) and Critical Studies in Sexuality (CSIS) with an area of specialization in any of the following: Trans, Queer and Indigenous theorizing and story-telling; feminist, postcolonial, and anti- racist pedagogies; theories of gender variance, sexual diversity and representation; community engagement and community-engaged learning; health studies, education, literary, and film theory. A commitment to and involvement in decolonizing knowledge projects is required.

Experience in teaching online is desirable, as the successful applicant is expected to teach in a combination of hybrid, in person, or online formats, for one or more sections of core courses such as :GRSJ 101: Introduction to Social Justice; GRSJ 300: Intersectional Approaches to Thinking Gender; GRSJ 102: Global Issues in Social Justice; CSIS 200: Critical Engagements in Sexuality Studies, as well as choices of upper-level courses, such as GRSJ 307: Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Popular Culture; GRSJ 310: Gender, Race, Social Justice and Health; GRSJ 316: Queer and Trans of Colour Theorizing; CSIS 300A: Introduction to Critical Studies in Sexuality; and CSIS 450/GRSJ 425: Special Topics.

We seek a dynamic scholar and collaborative colleague with expertise or evidence of potential for high- quality teaching at the undergraduate levels. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an excellent record of teaching, active engagement in professional development and curriculum design/development of teaching materials, participate in undergraduate activities, as well as fully participate in the Institute aﬀairs and service. The GRSJ Institute (https://grsj.arts.ubc.ca/) is currently building curricular capacity. Opportunities exist to contribute to the development of undergraduate curriculum as well as collaborations with initiatives in the Faculty of Arts specifically, and UBC more broadly.

Anticipated position start date: July 1, 2023

The application dossier should include: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and philosophy, evidence of teaching ability and eﬀectiveness (course outlines & 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.

In addition, applicants should arrange for three confidential signed letters of recommendation to be sent separately to the GRSJ Institute at grsj.recruitment@ubc.ca by the deadline. Applicants should ensure that referees are aware that their letters must reach the Institute in a timely fashion, that this is a Lecturer position, and that they should provide evidence with a focus on teaching.

All application materials should be submitted online at https://grsj.air.arts.ubc.ca/application-for-lecturer-in-grsj/ . The deadline for receipt of application materials is March 24, 2023. Review of applications begins immediately following the application deadline and will continue until the position is filled.

For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Leonora C Angeles, Director, Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice (GRSJ): grsj.recruitment@ubc.ca

For information about the GRSJ Institute, please visit: https://grsj.arts.ubc.ca/

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

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

Journalism (Lecturer)

January 30, 2023

The School of Journalism, Writing and Media at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for one full-time non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Lecturer. Expected start date is July 1, 2023. The School offers a Master’s 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. The School plans to roll out its Minor in Journalism and Social Change in 2023-24. The successful candidate is expected to teach in both graduate and undergraduate programs.

The Lecturer’s initial appointment will be for 3 years, including a probationary first year. The appointment will be renewable for successive terms of up to 5 years, subject to availability of funding and demonstration of excellence in teaching, in accordance with the Collective Agreement between UBC and the UBC Faculty Association.

The successful candidate will be expected to carry an annual teaching load of 24 credits (i.e., eight 3-credit courses) in JWAM, with the possibility that some of the teaching assignments may be made in another unit in the Faculty of Arts, based on the needs of JWAM and the collaborating unit. In addition, the position will involve service responsibilities. In cases where extraordinary additional service responsibilities are assigned by the Director, a 3-credit teaching reduction may be granted. The Lecturer will work closely with the Director and with other JWAM faculty in a highly collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will show outstanding potential as an innovative teacher and mentor, as evidenced by their experience in professional journalism practice. To complement current strengths in digital, international, environmental, Indigenous, and public policy journalism, we are particularly interested in candidates with advanced professional expertise in digital journalism, including visual journalism, data journalism, misinformation and disinformation, innovation and entrepreneurial journalism. Working under the direction of the Director, this individual will be highly engaged in educational activities, such as teaching, curriculum development, and evaluation activities as well as provide mentorship and training to students. Journalism faculty is committed to creating unique opportunities for students to succeed as journalists, media professionals and researchers in an era of significant shifts in communication technology and culture.

A PhD degree is preferred by the time of the appointment, though candidates who have progressed to the point where completion of the PhD is imminent (or candidates with a Master’s degree) and who demonstrate clear and superior promise of excellence in journalistic research, practice, and teaching may also be considered. In addition, candidates must demonstrate professional experience, with a proven commitment to the advancement of research, practice and public scholarship in the fields of journalism, media and communications.

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. They will be expected to teach on a range of courses currently on offer within the Masters of Journalism degree, develop new graduate and undergraduate courses, and undertake service duties as assigned by the Director.

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

Applications are to be submitted via this online form: https://jrnl.air.arts.ubc.ca/applications-for-journalism-lecturer-school-of-journalism-writing-and-media/. Applicants should be prepared to upload in the following order and in a single PDF (max size 15MB): a letter of application (including description of newsroom and/or other professional experience as a journalist), a description of current and future research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, and a teaching portfolio (including but not limited to: statement of teaching philosophy, student evaluations, peer assessments, one graduate course syllabus, and one undergraduate course syllabus).

Please also provide 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 should include the names and contact information for 3 academic references. Applicants should ensure that their referees are aware that this is a teaching position and should accordingly focus their assessment on teaching and pedagogical expertise and experience.

Enquiries addressed to Dr. Kamal Al-Solaylee, Director and Chair of the Search Committee, in care of Hana Kim, may be sent to hana.kim@ubc.ca. The deadline for completed applications is March 1, 2023 [extended to April 3, 2023]. 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. 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. The School of Journalism, Writing, and Media is committed to research and pedagogy that responds to and addresses historic inequities. It welcomes applicants who would contribute to our ongoing efforts to create an open and diverse community that fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged in the field of journalism. 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.

Academic success in Term 2

If you didn’t do as well as you hoped in Term 1, it’s not too late to improve your academic standing in Term 2. These resources will help you stay on track to meet the Faculty of Arts continuation requirements.

Continuation requirements

Continuation, or your eligibility to continue registering in your degree, is evaluated annually upon completion of the Winter Session. Continuation is granted based on your sessional average for the Winter Session (all grades from September to April) and specific continuation requirements.

If you attain a sessional average of 55% or more, you will be assigned “Pass” standing and will be eligible to continue your studies in Arts.

If your Winter Session average falls below 55%, but remains above 50%, you will be placed on academic probation.

If your Winter Session average falls below 50%, you will be required to withdraw for at least one academic year and apply for readmission.

If you are placed on academic probation

Academic Probation (ACPR) will be placed on your academic record and you will be permitted to continue in your degree program, but you will be placed on a reduced maximum credit load for your next Winter and subsequent Summer Session, as follows:

Maximum credit load per Winter Session, 24 credits (12 credits per term)
Maximum credit load per Summer Session, 9 credits (6 credits in term 1, 3 credits in term 2)

There is no maximum number of instances of Academic Probation permitted. You can remain on ACPR for the duration of your studies.

If you receive a failed year standing

If your Winter Session average falls below 50%, you are required to withdraw from your studies for at least one academic year. You may appeal this initial requirement to withdraw from UBC Arts if you experienced a short-term impact from an unexpected situation and can demonstrate that the situation has been resolved.

Learn more about failed years and appeals

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Public Policy & Global Affairs (Associate Professor) and Editor of Pacific Affairs

September 23, 2022

Associate Professor of Public Policy & Global Affairs and Editor of Pacific Affairs

The School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for an Associate Professor of Public Policy and Global Affairs to begin on July 1, 2023. The successful candidate will serve as Editor of the academic journal Pacific Affairs for a five-year term, which may be renewed for a second term upon successful review. As a faculty member in SPPGA, they will be expected to maintain an active program of research, scholarly activity, and student supervision, and they will also have teaching and service responsibilities in the SPPGA’s flagship program, the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA). Pacific Affairs is a leading peer-reviewed scholarly journal that focuses on important current political, economic, and social issues throughout Asia and the Pacific. It has been published continuously since 1928 and is situated within SPPGA and UBC’s Institute of Asian Research. The Editor is responsible for overseeing the journal’s operations, including staff management, relationship with the press, and the timely publication of four issues per year. As this is a core component of the position, experience working with a scholarly journal is an important criterion for the search.

We seek a scholar who engages contemporary issues under a broadly defined public policy and global affairs umbrella, with a regional focus on Asia. We are especially interested in expertise on foreign affairs, international relations, or security, though we are open to other areas. We are also open to disciplinary background; however, experience in an interdisciplinary environment is an asset. Moreover, as the SPPGA is an applied professional school, policy engagement experience is a strong asset.

Candidates for this position must hold a PhD and have a record of research and teaching excellence necessary to meet the criteria to be appointed with tenure at the Associate Professor rank at UBC. Assistant Professors nearing tenure may apply, though priority will be given to mid-career scholars. Applicants should upload by the closing date of October 28, 2022 the following documents in a single PDF:

A cover letter (up to 3 pages) that addresses:
- experience with editorial work for a scholarly journal and evidence of the requisite skills
- a description of research trajectory and current research agenda
- teaching interests and accomplishments
- experience with policy engagement
A curriculum vitae that provides:
- full overview of publication, teaching, and service record
- names and contact information for at least four potential referees from whom confidential letters of assessment can be obtained
A statement (up to one page) about the applicant’s experience working with a diverse student body and contributions or potential contributions to advancing a culture of equity and inclusion
Evidence of teaching ability and effectiveness, including a sample syllabus, teaching evaluations, a teaching statement, or a teaching dossier may also be included
A sample of published research (journal article length) in electronic format

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 self-identify in response to any or all of the questions by choosing “not disclosed.”

Questions may be directed to Ian Taylor (ian.taylor@ubc.ca), Manager of Administration for the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.

Further Information:

UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs is an interdisciplinary and collaborative hub that contributes to developing policies and solutions to complex global and local issues. The School offers the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA), a 2-year professional global public policy program with particular expertise in Asia Pacific and sustainability. The successful candidate will also teach in the MPPGA program. For more information on the SPPGA and MPPGA, visit https://sppga.ubc.ca/

Pacific Affairs is a peer-reviewed, independent, and interdisciplinary scholarly journal that focuses on important current political, economic, and social issues throughout Asia and the Pacific. It publishes four issues per year, which contain research articles, review articles, perspectives on current issues, and book reviews. It is committed to providing high quality research to the scholarly community, practitioners, and the engaged public. It has been published continuously since 1928 and is currently housed in UBC’s Institute of Asian Research and SPPGA. Pacific Affairs is widely indexed and appears in the top quartile of Area Studies journals by impact factor.

UBC Vancouver’s Point Grey Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Musqueam people, with whom UBC shares a framework Memorandum of Affiliation. For information on Indigenous initiatives at UBC, visit: http://indigenous.ubc.ca. SPPGA is committed to increasing Indigenous engagement within its curriculum.

We are actively seeking to recruit from a diverse pool of applicants. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous scholars and from minority groups underrepresented in post-secondary institutions in North America. 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, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

UBC welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For requests, contact SPPGA Manager of Administration, Ian Taylor (ian.taylor@ubc.ca). The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce, and in particular, for its employees with disabilities. An inclusive work environment for employees with disabilities presumes an environment where differences are accepted, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making modes. For contact information regarding UBC’s accommodation and access policies and resources (for faculty and staff), please visit the Centre for Workplace Accessibility: https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/working-injury-illness-or-disability/centre-workplace-accessibility.

Given the uncertainty caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic, applicants must be prepared to conduct interviews remotely if circumstances require. A successful applicant may be asked to consider an offer containing a deadline without having been able to make an in-person visit to campus if travel and other restrictions are still in place. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

APPLY HERE: https://sppga.ubc.ca/job-opportunities/associate-professor-of-public-policy-global-affairs-and-editor-of-pacific-affairs/

Brent Holmes

A BIT ABOUT BRENT

Pronouns:
He/Him

Title:
Communications and Social Media Specialist

Department/Unit:
Political Science and Sociology

Summary of your role:
I manage all of the communications for the Political Science and Sociology departments.

BRAINS BEHIND THE WORK

Tell us about the team you work with. What do you admire about them?

I am so lucky to work for two wonderful departments within the Faculty of Arts. Political Science and Sociology each have their own unique communications goals and challenges. I love helping to run events, promote research, and celebrate achievements. I admire how our students, faculty, and alumni are so passionate about the work they do, which I get to share on our website and social media. Each department’s staff are also incredibly talented, friendly and gracious.

WELLNESS THAT WORKS FOR YOU

How do you like to recharge?

Being an extrovert, I get my energy from being around people. I recharge by running Dungeons and Dragons campaigns for my friends. I am currently running a campaign set in Vancouver based on Dimension 20’s Unsleeping City. The players’ characters are humourous Vancouver stereotypes reimagined through DnD including Warlock Instagram influencers, dog-loving Druids, UBC wizards, Kits Yoga Moms, and environmentalist clerics.

WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE

What is your fondest memory at UBC?

Before I started working in Political Science and Sociology, I was a student at UBC completing a Masters of Journalism. I was very lucky to be a resident of Green College, an interdisciplinary graduate student residence. I remember regular trips down to Koerners, Wreck Beach, and Rain or Shine were some of fondest memories at UBC. The community there was so supportive, insightful, and welcoming. I strive to maintain the values I learned there in all the work I do for UBC.

Centre for Computational Social Science

The Centre for Computational Social Sciences provides an intellectual and pedagogical hub for faculty and students engaged in cutting edge computational scholarship and training, providing a network of support for faculty and students needing access to infrastructure, ongoing training, and connections to leading global scholarship in computational social science. CCSS will enable UBC to be a leader in advancing our understanding of society using computational methods, and in understanding the impact of data and computation on society and the inequalities within.