Job Description

Position Description

The Department of Philosophy, Gender and Sexuality Studies invites applications for a sessional instructor to teach the following course in Winter 2024 (Jan 2, 2024 - Apr 30, 2024)

Winter 2024 Courses of Instruction:
GSXS 311 (LEC 01) - Theorizing Gender and Sexuality: M 17:00 - 19:45 (In Person)

Position Requirements:

• PhD in a relevant discipline
• Applicants who have completed their candidacy requirements or who have equivalent professional experience may be considered
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses at a university level
• Evidence of current expertise in the course subject matter

For course descriptions, please refer to the .
Please note that the courses are tentative, pending sufficient enrollments.

For salary information, please refer to TUCFA\'s Collective Agreement, . 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 application online via the \'Apply Now\' link. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments. The four attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require you to merge documents):

Application Deadline: September 26, 2023

he University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide in line with the foundational goals of , 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 ( ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ( ).

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

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The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary

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About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world\'s cleanest cities and has been named one of the world\'s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour\'s drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

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