finished (2021/09/15, finished 2022/04/04, listed until 2021/11/02)| Position ID: | University of Victoria-English-ATP [#19599] |
| Position Title: | Professional Communication: Assistant Professor—Teaching Stream |
| Position Type: | Non tenure-track faculty |
| Position Location: | Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada [map] |
| Subject Areas: | English / Writing Studies, Academic Writing, Humanities, Social Media Studies, Workplace Writing |
| Appl Deadline: | 2021/11/01 11:59PM finished (2021/09/15, finished 2022/04/04, listed until 2021/11/02) |
| Position Description: |
| The Department of English at the University of Victoria invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the field of Professional Communication to commence 1 July 2022. This is a Teaching Stream position vital to the department’s Professional Communication Minor and commitment to experiential learning; it entails eligibility for a Continuing Appointment. For over 25 years, the Professional Communication Minor has recruited students from across campus, equipped them with essential communication skills, and successfully placed them in various careers. The primary responsibilities of the position are as follows
Further information about the department’s Professional Communication Minor (https://www.uvic.ca/humanities/english/professionalcommunication/index.php) can be found on the English department’s website: https://www.uvic.ca/humanities/english/index.php ; Normally, the teaching assignment for an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Faculty of Humanities is 7 courses per academic year (which may be distributed on a 4-3 or a 3-3-1 schedule); course releases are associated with some administrative and service roles. For further information, please contact
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must have
The following will be considered assets:
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To be considered, please send the following materials:
Send all materials as email attachments to englishca@uvic.ca. Please use the subject line Professional Communication application materials. To be considered, all materials must be received no later than 1 November 2021. Additionally, upon request, applicants should have their three references ready to send confidential letters in support of this application no later than 1 December 2021. ABOUT THE INSTITUTION: The University of Victoria is consistently ranked in the top tier of Canada’s research-intensive universities. Vital impact drives the UVic sense of purpose. As an internationally renowned teaching and research hub, we tackle essential issues that matter to people, places and the planet. Situated in the Pacific Rim, our location breeds a profound passion for exploration. Defined by its edges, this extraordinary environment inspires us to defy boundaries, discover, and innovate in exciting ways. It’s different here, naturally and by design. We live, learn, work and explore on the edge of what’s next—for our planet and its peoples. Our commitment to research-inspired dynamic learning and vital impact make this Canada’s most extraordinary environment for discovery and innovation. Experience the edge of possibilities for yourself. The University of Victoria campus is located on the traditional lands of the Coast Salish Peoples and we are privileged to do our work in a way that is inspired by their history, customs and culture. We are committed to the ongoing work of decolonizing and Indigenizing the campus community both inside and outside the classroom. FACULTY AT UVIC: Faculty and Librarians at the University of Victoria are governed by the provisions of a Collective Agreement https://www.uvicfa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2019-2022-CA-UVICFA.pdf. Members are represented by the University of Victoria Faculty Association: https://www.uvicfa.ca/.
In accordance with the Collective Agreement, where an Assistant Teaching Professor meets the specified performance standards there is a normal expectation of Reappointment. An Assistant Teaching Professor may apply for Promotion to Associate Teaching Professor at the time of second Reappointment or in any year thereafter. Please note that reference and background checks, including credential and degree verification, may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process. UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement The University acknowledges that careers have many different trajectories. We encourage applicants to explain their career paths in their application. For more information, see http://www.chairs chaires.gc.ca/program-programme/equity-equite/recruitment-recrutement-eng.aspx Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact Faculty Relations and Academic Administration in the Office of the VP Academic and Provost at FRrecruit@uvic.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Please indicate in your application package if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
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