Department of Theatre and Film Sessional teaching 2024W
Theatre Studies Program
September 2024 to April 2025 (2024W)
Posted: April 29, 2024
The Theatre Studies program, within the Department of Theatre and Film, is pleased to advertise openings for the 8 instructional months (September 2024 to April 2025) of the upcoming academic session, 2024W. The Theatre Studies BA program offers first to fourth year courses leading to Honours, Major, and Minor degree options.
Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. in Theatre and experience in teaching at the college or university level, but applicants without a Ph.D. who are ABD will also be considered. An excellent teaching record based on relevant experience in theatre studies or related courses is required. In your cover letter, you should indicate the range of courses that you are able to teach. *Applicants interested in teaching THTR 440B must provide a sample syllabus.
Sample syllabi for other courses are optional.
We expect to fill the following courses:
- THTR 120-001 Introduction to Theatre (Term 1)
- THTR 120-002 Introduction to Theatre (Term 2)
- THTR 211-001 Drama: Forms and Ideas II (Term 2)
- THTR 310-001 Theory of Drama Performance (Term 1)
- THTR 325B-001 History of Canadian Theatre (Term 1)
- THTR 440B-001 Topics in Theatre (Term 1)*
Courses are expected to be taught in person and instructors must be living in BC to be eligible to work.
Applicants should include with their letter of application:
- curriculum vitae (detailing post-secondary teaching experience)
- names and contact emails of three referees
Please apply directly through our online portal here https://thfl.air.arts.ubc.ca/?p=466
Explore the UBC Department of Theatre and Film: http://www.theatrefilm.ubc.ca
Deadline for applications: May 23, 2024 @ 5pm PST
All positions are subject to availability of funds and will be governed by UBC’s “Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional Lecturers.” The minimum salary for 2024W will be $9,559.11 per 3-credit course. 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.