The Department of English in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Calgary invites applications for a full-time, limited term (2 years) Assistant Professor of English (Teaching). The anticipated start date is 1 January 2027 or a mutually agreed upon date.
The successful applicant will teach across the undergraduate curriculum and in a variety of formats, settings, and modalities. As such, we seek a candidate with evidence of a successful, innovative, and reflective teaching practice; a commitment to undergraduate success; and an ability to teach at all undergraduate levels. The candidate should be prepared to participate meaningfully and productively in departmental service, undergraduate honours supervision, and collegial governance. This is a teaching-focused position, and the successful candidate also will be expected to contribute to a culture of pedagogical excellence (within the department and throughout the university) including the mentoring of graduate teaching assistants. The regular workload in the teaching-focused stream is typically 7 courses per year (or 3/3/1 over the Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters).
We seek a candidate with an ability to teach a range of introductory English courses and demonstrated teaching and research expertise in at least two of following fields: Medieval to Early Modern Literature; Popular Genres (Comics, Detective Fiction, Fantasy); Indigenous Literatures; Modernism; Global Literatures and/or Literatures of Immigration and Diaspora. Candidates should clearly specify in the letter of application their areas of expertise from the list above and associated teaching experience.
Qualifications:
- PhD in English Literature
- Documented success in teaching English literature at the undergraduate level
- Demonstrated ability to teach across undergraduate programs in a variety of learning settings (e.g. seminar, large lecture, community-based teaching, workshop, online)
- Demonstrated capacity and willingness to contribute to pedagogical excellence in the Department of English, including the training and mentorship of graduate teaching assistants
- Experience with and interest in course development, curriculum design, the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL), and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) are assets
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility including respect for Indigenous ways of knowing and being
- Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and to participate in collegial governance
About the Department of English: We offer the successful candidate an opportunity to join a collegial community of researchers, instructors, and writers. We have thriving undergraduate and graduate programs as well as established and emerging strengths across Indigenous Literatures; Canadian and Global Anglophone Literatures; Black Literatures; Creative Writing; Historical and Popular Forms; and Digital, Print, and Cultural Studies.
We look forward to welcoming a new colleague whose research, teaching, and creative practices will enrich our community, contribute to the ongoing renewal of our department and discipline, and strengthen our connections to Indigenous communities. For more information about the Department of English, please visit https://arts.ucalgary.ca/english.
How to Apply:
Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online through the University of Calgary careers portal: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/18025273-assistant-professor-teaching-limited-term-contract-2-years
Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments, which may require you to combine documents.
Applications must include the following:
- Cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the position
- Current curriculum vitae
- Teaching dossier including statement of teaching philosophy; sample syllabi and assignments; and evidence of teaching effectiveness (30 pp. max.)
- Names and contact information for three referees (letters will be requested for short-listed candidates only)
Materials and questions should be directed to:
Dr. J. McKenney, Professor (Teaching) and Head
Department of English
Faculty of Arts
englhead@ucalgary.ca
Applications will be accepted until August 26, 2026. The selection committee will begin reviewing applications after this date and will continue until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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