Job Description

The Faculty of Arts is seeking qualified Contract Academic Staff (CAS) to teach the following course at the Brandon University Campus for the 2025-26 Academic year in the Winter Term. Please apply by submitting a letter of application, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three referees in a single pdf file in English to the Office of the Dean of Education (see email below). The course will run based on sufficient enrollment and budgetary approval.

Qualifications

: Applicants must hold a Master's degree, and those holding a Ph.D. or who are at the ABD stage may be preferred. Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to the Master's and are invited to contact the Chair of the Selection Committee on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.

Salary

: $7,857 per 3 credit hour course.

Application deadline:

A review of applications will begin October 30, 2025, and the posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Winter 2026

68.279 History of First Nations People in Canada - Section A00, (slot 11 - Tues/Thurs 10:10-11:30am)

A history of First Nations peoples from European contact to the present time, examining First Nations society as it existed in pre-contact times, and as it continued on its own terms through the development of the fur trade, governmental First Nations policies, the development of the Department of Indian Affairs and the Indian Act, and the resurgence of First Nations identity and political activity since World War II. Cross-registered with (Anthropology) 12:153 and (History) 54:279. 3 lecture hours per week, one term.



To apply, please forward a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names of three referees, in a single PDF document directly via email to Dr. Alysha Farrell at DeanofEd@Brandonu.ca and indicate to which position you are applying.




Issued Oct. 23, 2025



Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.


We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.