Description
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:
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PhD in English Literature
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Documented success in teaching English literature at the undergraduate level
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Demonstrated ability to teach across undergraduate programs in a variety of learning settings (e.g. seminar, large lecture, community-based teaching, workshop, online)
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Demonstrated capacity and willingness to contribute to pedagogical excellence in the Department of English, including the training and mentorship of graduate teaching assistants
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Experience with and interest in course development, curriculum design, the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL), and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) are assets
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Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility including respect for Indigenous ways of knowing and being
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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:
Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments, which may require you to combine documents.
Applications must include the following:
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Cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the position
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Current curriculum vitae
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Teaching dossier including statement of teaching philosophy; sample syllabi and assignments; and evidence of teaching effectiveness (30 pp. max.)
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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
[email protected]
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.
Acknowledgment of Non-Traditional Career Paths
The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate's research productivity.
DORA
The University of Calgary adheres to the principles of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and strives to evaluate research impact responsibly and inclusively by explicitly considering discipline-appropriate methods for demonstrating the quality, significance, and societal impact of a broad range of research contributions.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p 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 Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([email protected]).
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)
The terms and conditions of this appointment, including salary, are governed by the collective agreement between the Faculty Association of the University of Calgary and the Governors of the University of Calgary. Detailed information is available here.
For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Arts, click here.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.
