Assistant Professor (Teaching), Limited Term Contract (2 Years)

Assistant Professor (Teaching), Limited Term Contract (2 Years) Employer English Department @Ucalgary Location Calgary (City), Alberta Salary Competitive View more categories View fewer categories Position type Other , Professor, Assistant Organization type 4-year college or university Languages English Field Literature, African American , Literature, American , Literature, British , Literature, global anglophone , Literature, other minority , Literature, multicultural Employment category Full-time Tenure Status Non-tenure track Apply on website (This will open in a new window from which you will be automatically redirected to an external site after 5 seconds) Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details The Department of English in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Calgary invites applications for a full-time, limited term (2 years) Assistant Professor of English (Teaching) . The anticipated start date is 1 January 2027 or a mutually agreed upon date. The successful applicant will teach across the undergraduate curriculum and in a variety of formats, settings, and modalities. As such, we seek a candidate with evidence of a successful, innovative, and reflective teaching practice; a commitment to undergraduate success; and an ability to teach at all undergraduate levels. The candidate should be prepared to participate meaningfully and productively in departmental service, undergraduate honours supervision, and collegial governance. This is a teaching-focused position, and the successful candidate also will be expected to contribute to a culture of pedagogical excellence (within the department and throughout the university) including the mentoring of graduate teaching assistants. The regular workload in the teaching-focused stream is typically 7 courses per year (or 3/3/1 over the Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters). We seek a candidate with an ability to teach a range of introductory English courses and demonstrated teaching and research expertise in at least two of following fields: Medieval to Early Modern Literature; Popular Genres (Comics, Detective Fiction, Fantasy); Indigenous Literatures; Modernism; Global Literatures and/or Literatures of Immigration and Diaspora. Candidates should clearly specify in the letter of application their areas of expertise from the list above and associated teaching experience. Qualifications: PhD in English Literature Documented success in teaching English literature at the undergraduate level Demonstrated ability to teach across undergraduate programs in a variety of learning settings (e.g. seminar, large lecture, community-based teaching, workshop, online) Demonstrated capacity and willingness to contribute to pedagogical excellence in the Department of English, including the training and mentorship of graduate teaching assistants Experience with and interest in course development, curriculum design, the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL), and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) are assets Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility including respect for Indigenous ways of knowing and being Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and to participate in collegial governance About the Department of English: We offer the successful candidate an opportunity to join a collegial community of researchers, instructors, and writers. We have thriving undergraduate and graduate programs as well as established and emerging strengths across Indigenous Literatures; Canadian and Global Anglophone Literatures; Black Literatures; Creative Writing; Historical and Popular Forms; and Digital, Print, and Cultural Studies. We look forward to welcoming a new colleague whose research, teaching, and creative practices will enrich our community, contribute to the ongoing renewal of our department and discipline, and strengthen our connections to Indigenous communities. For more information about the Department of English, please visit https://arts.ucalgary.ca/english . How to Apply: Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online through the University of Calgary careers portal: Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments, which may require you to combine documents . Applications must include the following: Cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the position Current curriculum vitae Teaching dossier including statement of teaching philosophy; sample syllabi and assignments; and evidence of teaching effectiveness (30 pp. max.) Names and contact information for three referees (letters will be requested for short-listed candidates only) Materials and questions should be directed to: Dr. J. McKenney, Professor (Teaching) and Head Department of English Faculty of Arts englhead@ucalgary.ca Applications will be accepted until August 26, 2026. The selection committee will begin reviewing applications after this date and will continue until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility at the University of Calgary The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here; in particular, we encourage members of equity-deserving groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDIA at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ( oicteam@ucalgary.ca ) and requests for accommodation can be sent to the People & Culture Team ( hrhire@ucalgary.ca ). Immigration All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No) Additional Information To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website. For more information visit Careers in the Faculty of Arts. Share this job Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Apply on website (This will open in a new window from which you will be automatically redirected to an external site after 5 seconds) Send job Apply on website (This will open in a new window from which you will be automatically redirected to an external site after 5 seconds) Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Get job alerts Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox. 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• PhD in English Literature
• Documented success in teaching English literature at the undergraduate level
• Demonstrated ability to teach across undergraduate programs in a variety of learning settings (e.g. seminar, large lecture, community-based teaching, workshop, online)
• Demonstrated capacity and willingness to contribute to pedagogical excellence in the Department of English, including the training and mentorship of graduate teaching assistants
• Experience with and interest in course development, curriculum design, the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL), and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) are assets
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility including respect for Indigenous ways of knowing and being
• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and to participate in collegial governance