Sessional Instructors, Fall 2025 and Winter 2026, Department of English

Description

The Department of English invites applications for Sessional Instructors to teach the following courses in Fall 2025 (Aug 25, 2025-Dec 24, 2025) and Winter 2026 (Jan 05, 2026-Apr 30, 2026)

Fall 2025 Courses of Instruction:

Introductory Seminar

ENGL 203 (LEC 02) - TR 09:30-10:45 (In Person)
Poetry

ENGL 235.02 (LEC 01) - TR 14:00-15:15 (In person)
Experiential Learning

ENGL 333 (LEC 01) - TR 09:30-10:45 (In Person)
Detective Fiction

ENGL 399 (LEC 01) - TR 14:00-15:15 (In Person)
Old English Language and Prose Literature

ENGL 401 (LEC 01) - MW 09:30-10:45 (In Person)
Winter 2026 Courses of Instruction:

Poetry

ENGL 235.02 (LEC 02) - TR 09:30-10:45 (In person)
Old English Poetry

ENGL 403 (LEC 01) - TR 14:00-15:15 (In person)
Position Requirements:

PhD in English or related field
Evidence of successful teaching of English courses at a post-secondary level
Evidence of current expertise in the course subject matter
For course descriptions, please refer to the University Calendar.

Please note that the courses are tentative, pending sufficient enrollments.

For salary information, please refer to TUCFA's Collective Agreement, Schedule B. As per the Collective Agreement, the Faculty of Arts adheres to the right of first refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments.

Application Process:
All applicants must provide a letter specifying the course(s) and session(s) of interest (in order of preference), outlining their qualifications to teach each course. Applicants who have taught in the Department within the past two years need not provide anything further, although more information may be requested later in the selection process.

New applicants must submit:

A current CV containing relevant teaching experience (e.g., courses taught, textbooks used, where and when taught).
Names and contact information for 3 potential references; and
Teaching evaluations (if available)
Doctoral students must have successfully completed their candidacy exams prior to the beginning of the term in question for their applications to be given consideration. They should also have discussed their application with their supervisor and include a letter of support from their supervisors with their application. Those who have completed the Instructional Skills Workshop at the Teaching and Learning Centre will also be given special consideration.

Please submit your letter and any required application documents online (in pdf form) using the "Apply Now" link. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Deadline: July 25, 2025

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy 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.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, 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 the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

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)

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