"Assistant Professor in Contemporary Critical Theory and Literary Studies"

The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Contemporary Critical Theory and Literary Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor, with a proposed starting date of July 1, 2026.

As an institution committed to fostering an inclusive and transformative learning environment, UNBC values high quality and growth in both teaching and scholarship. The Department of English offers programs of study leading the BA and MA degrees. For more information about the Department of English, visit our website at https://www.unbc.ca/english.

The Department is seeking a scholar working in Contemporary Critical Theory and Literary Studies or a related field. Applicants must be willing to develop and teach courses cross-listed with UNBC’s Women’s and Gender Studies programs. Expertise in Feminist Theory, Gender Theory, and Women’s Literature is therefore a requirement. Applicants with additional expertise in Creative Writing are also of interest.

Applicants for this position should hold a PhD in Contemporary Critical Theory and Literary Studies or a related field by the time of employment, have a strong research program, a growing record of scholarly activity, and present evidence of and commitment to teaching excellence. Teaching experience at the university or college level is an asset.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach lower- and upper-division courses as well as senior seminars in their areas of expertise and graduate-level offerings. Interdisciplinary interests in areas such as Cultural Studies, Postcolonial and World Literatures, Indigenous Literatures, Women’s Literature, or Modern British Literature are desirable, as is the ability to teach in other programs in the Faculty of Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities (or in other Faculties) at UNBC.

Salary
The salary for this position will be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant qualifications and experience as per the UNBC Faculty Association Collective Agreement. The annual salary range for this position is expected to be from $85,473 to $123,948. Please refer to the link below to the Collective Agreement (Article 48) for more compensation information:
https://www.unbc.ca/sites/default/files/sections/human-resources/salary-grid-increases-july-1-2024-updated-cola.pdf

To Apply
Applicants should create an applicant profile and apply to this position by uploading and submitting the following documents:

• cover letter indicating potential contributions to the Program;
• curriculum vitae;
• a brief statement of teaching approaches and research program;
• the names and addresses of three references (including telephone and email information); and
• the Statement of Eligibility to Work in Canada form, which can be found here: https://www2.unbc.ca/sites/default/files/sections/human-resources/statementofemploymenteligibilityjan0520221.pdf.

Voluntary Form:

• the Self-Identification from, which can be found here: https://www.unbc.ca/sites/default/files/sections/human-resources/unbcself-idreviseddec2022-fillable.pdf

Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Health & Wellbeing at employeewellbeing@unbc.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

Inquiries:
Dr. Kevin Hutchings
kevin.hutchings@unbc.ca
250-960-6621

The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC; however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

This position is subject to budgetary approval.

Applications received on or before March 02, 2026 will receive full consideration; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.