December 20, 2024
Part-time Lecturer in Ukrainian Studies, UBC CENES
The Department of Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies (CENES) at the University of British Columbia – Vancouver Campus invites applications for a half-time Lecturer position in Ukrainian Studies, with an anticipated start date as early as August 1, 2025.
This is a 50% position for an initial term of one year (which is a probationary first year), with possibility of renewal. Lecturer positions are appointments without review (i.e., non-tenure track), renewable for successive terms, subject to availability of funding and demonstration of excellence in teaching, in accordance with the Collective Agreement between UBC and the UBC Faculty Association.
A full-time Lecturer in the Faculty of Arts is responsible for teaching 24 credits per year and carrying out service and/or administrative duties as assigned by the Head of Department. Thus, a half-time Lecturer will be expected to teach a total of 12 credits and provide service, over the 12-month period of appointment. Teaching load in 2025/26 academic year is expected to comprise the equivalent of four 3-credit courses across the two terms in Winter session (Sept-Dec and Jan-Apr).
The successful candidate must have a PhD in Ukrainian Studies or a related discipline at the time of hire. The ideal candidate will have:
- broad knowledge of Ukrainian culture and language
- experience developing and delivering high-quality university-level courses in Ukrainian and Slavic cultures and Ukrainian language;
- evidence of ability to engage student learning through a variety of tools and techniques; and
- a willingness and ability to teach across a wide range of courses within our program, such as comparative Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies or Slavic Studies courses
How to apply
To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit their applications to https://cenes.ubc.ca/about/job-opportunities/, and be prepared to upload the following in a single pdf format in the order listed:
- a letter of application
- a curriculum vitae;
- a statement of teaching philosophy/approach;
- evidence of effectiveness in teaching (including syllabi and student evaluations, peer reviews of teaching, evidence-based assessments, etc.); and
- a one-page statement about their experience working with a diverse student body and their contributions (or potential contributions) to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion.
Applicants should also submit the names and contact information for three referees through the form.
The deadline for completed applications is January 25, 2025. Review of applications will begin soon after this date and will continue until the position is filled. Questions can be directed to Geoffrey Winthrop-Young at winthrop@mail.ubc.ca.
The position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position is $3,333 – $3,500/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.