Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) is a community of learning grounded in scholarship and academic freedom, preparing students to be independent thinkers, ethical leaders and citizens for the common good. CUE is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for work, study, and living. We actively promote dignity for all, rejecting action and language that are harmful to mutual respect.
CUE is situated on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton’s historic Highlands neighborhood. Supporting a student body of over 3,000, we are known for our small class sizes and excellence in teaching. These features, and our diverse student population, provide an excellent opportunity for engaging with students in a sustained and nurturing way unique within the Canadian university system. CUE is an institution that values research in the sciences, social sciences, humanities and management.
The English program invites applications for Sessional Instructors for the following courses, offered in the Fall 2025 semester.
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ENG 111: Literature and Composition I
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ENG 101: Literature and Composition for English Language Learners I
Fall semester classes begin August 28th 2026.
Course descriptions can be found at the following link: https://concordia.ab.ca/student-services/registrar/academic-calendar/2026-2027/14-0-course-descriptions/
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Chair of the Literature and Language Department, Sessional Instructor’s responsibilities
include:
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Preparing and delivering weekly instructional lectures, assignments and examinations relevant to the course taught;
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grading assignments and exams;
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providing constructive feedback to students;
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maintaining regular office hours;
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working collegially as a team member with Department and Faculty leadership.
Qualifications:
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A Master’s in English is required, a PhD is preferred;
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excellent communication skills, both oral and written is required;
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demonstrated empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students, is required;
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proficiency with Google Email and Apps, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is preferred;
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post-secondary teaching effectiveness as demonstrated through student evaluations would be an asset;
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experience using a learning management system, such as Moodle, and familiarity with educational technologies, with an aptitude to learn other software as required, would be an asset; and
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the ability to pass a clean criminal record check is required.
Interest and Applications:
Interested individuals may contact Dr. Linda Van Netten Blimke, Chair of Literature and Language, at
[email protected].
Application packages should include:
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Curriculum Vitae;
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official transcripts of graduate-level courses and designation confirmation;
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recent teaching evaluations, if available;
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names and contact information of three academic and/or professional employment references.
The successful candidate must be able to provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check and must be eligible to work in Canada.
Closing Date: Application review will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Concordia University of Edmonton encourages applications from members of racialized groups, visible minorities, First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, women, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and others who may support a diversity of perspectives at CUE. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
