Job Description

Position Description

The Department of History invites applications for Sessional Instructors to teach the following courses in Spring 2024 (May 6-June 17 2024) and Summer 2024 (June 24-Aug 6 2024)

Spring 2024 Courses

• CNST 201 (LEC 01) - Introduction to Canadian Studies TR 13:00-15:45 (in person)
• HTST 307 (LEC 01) - The Contemporary World TBA (online, asynchronous)**
• HTST 333 (LEC 01) - The Age of Totalitarianism: MW 09:00-11:45 (in person)
• HTST 398 (LEC 01) - Topics in History - Contested Indigenous Pasts TR 17:00-19:45 (in person)*
• HTST 493 (LEC 01) - Intermediate Topics in History - Women in Irish History TBA (offsite)*

Summer 2024 Courses

• HTST 201 (LEC 01) - The History of Europe TR 13:00-15:45 (in person)
• HTST 213, (LEC 01) - Canada Since 1867 TBA (online, asynchronous)**

• NOTE: For HTST 398 and 493 in Spring Term, previous experience teaching a similar course required.

**NOTE: For HTST 307 in Spring and HTST 213 in Summer, previous experience teaching an online course required.

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 , 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)
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

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. Please note that the application process allows for only four attachments, which may require you to merge documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application deadline: December 12, 2023

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide 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

To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our . For more information visit .

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

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