Assistant Professor or University Instructor

UCN acknowledges that we are on the traditional territories and homelands of many Indigenous peoples, in particular the Cree, Dene, Red River Métis, and Oji-Cree. Indigenous peoples have continuously maintained homelands in northern Manitoba since time immemorial. The First Nations in the area that UCN serves entered into treaty relationships with the Crown (within our region these include signatories to treaties 4, 5 -- and the treaty 5 adhesion, and treaty 6 - located within the treaty 5 adhesion). The territory has also become home to other Indigenous peoples. We uphold the treaties and collaborate with all Indigenous peoples to share truth, reconciliation, and learning.

COMPETITION NUMBER

24-059

CLOSING DATE

May 21, 2024

SALARY RANGE

Commensurate with rank, qualifications, and experience as per the Collective Agreement

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

University Instructor or Assistant Professor, based on education

POSITION LOCATION

Thompson, Manitoba

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time, Term Position

(August 19, 2024, to April 18, 2025)

APPLY TO

Email:

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University College of the North, Attention:

Human Resources

P.O. Box 3000 R9A 1M7

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OR UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTOR (ENGLISH)

Faculty of Arts Business and Science (FABS )

UCN is building better futures for a stronger North. UCN provides learning opportunities to northern communities and its people offering more than 40 academic degrees, diploma and certificate programs. We commit to offering a safe, welcoming and inclusive work environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed. We offer a generous Total Compensation Package with health benefits and a great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth .

DUTIES

Reporting to the Dean, instructors are responsible for the development and delivery of culturally relevant curriculum, assessment, and for the evaluation of student performance relating to their teaching assignments. In addition to teaching duties, instructors also assist with activities including UCN promotion, student recruitment, and various program-related administrative functions. Courses may include ENG 3017 (6 credits), ENG 1015 (6 credits), ENG 3300 (3 credits), ENG 3301 (3 credits), ENG 1002 (3 credits), ENG 1010 (3 credits), ENG 2416 (3 credits), ENG 2XXX or 3XXX special topics (3 credits) depending on workload allocation within the department. The allocation will be 18 credits total (Assistant Professor) or 24 credits total (University Instructor) depending on candidates’ qualifications.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· A master’s degree in English; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

· Experience teaching 1000 through 3000 level writing and rhetoric courses to university students

· Demonstrated creative and culturally relevant instructional practices with adult and indigenous learners

· Experience with on-line platforms (Zoom, Desire to Learn, etc.)

· Effective communication skills

· Effective interpersonal skills

· Effective time management skills

· Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures

· Commitment to life-long learning

ASSETS

· A PhD in English or a closely related discipline

· EAL certification and experience

· Experience working with northern and Indigenous peoples

· Ability to speak an Indigenous language

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

· Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Applicants are asked to provide a cover letter and resume with their application. Applicants must demonstrate in their cover letter and their resume how they meet the qualifications. Applicants with education acquired outside of Canada are required to provide an Educational Credential Assessment with their application indicating Canadian credential equivalency, accepted Education Credential Assessment organizations include International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) and World Education Services (WES.)

UCN is committed to building a workforce representative of the populations we serve. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates. Applicants are invited to indicate in their cover letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, or women and men in non-traditional roles. Only qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be given consideration. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources.

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