Ukrainian Studies (0.5FTE part-time Lecturer)

Ukrainian Studies (0.5FTE part-time Lecturer)

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.

Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions (postdoc position)

Dec 12, 2024

Postdoctoral Research Fellow position

Call for Applications

Location: Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions (CSDI), School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, Faculty of Arts, University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus
Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Salary: $60,000 to $75,000 CAD per year plus benefits

Duration: up to Two years

Start date: May 1, 2025 but negotiable

Call for Applications

Professor Heidi Tworek and the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions (CSDI) invite applications from highly qualified candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position. As part of their fellowship, the individual would contribute to a multi-year research project on online health communication. The research project has an emphasis on understanding and addressing abuse, disinformation, and polarization in online discussions of vaccine development and safety, pandemic public health measures, and related topics. We seek applicants with training in a relevant social science or humanities discipline, and a commitment to multidisciplinary and collaborative research.

About CSDI

​​The Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions (CSDI) is part of the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) at the University of British Columbia (UBC). It pursues interdisciplinary publicly-engaged research, teaching, and dissemination of knowledge about democratic innovations and challenges, particularly those related to digital technologies. CSDI leads and participates in projects at the local (BC), national (Canada), and international levels. In recent years, much of our research and policy engagement has focused on social media and AI governance, and the role of digital media in elections and health communication.

 

CSDI is led by Heidi Tworek, Canada Research Chair (Tier II) and Professor of History and Public Policy at UBC. Dr. Tworek and CSDI assistant director Dr. Chris Tenove oversee a team of graduate, undergraduate, and postdoctoral researchers. Recent projects have examined the online abuse of Canadian health communicators during the pandemic, government communication strategies to address mpox, and global policies for social media platforms and AI services to protect election integrity. CSDI regularly produces policy reports and other public-facing communication in addition to peer-reviewed scholarship.

 

The postdoctoral fellow will contribute to CSDI’s work as part of the Bridge Research Consortium (BRC). The BRC is a collaboration of scholars across Canada investigating the historical, political, social and behavioural factors shaping access to and uptake of new vaccines and immune-based therapies for health emergencies. The BRC is one of four projects funded by the Government of Canada, as part of Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub (CIEBH) led by the University of British Columbia. It is also one of 19 projects funded in 2024, under Canada’s Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy, “to rebuild a strong and resilient domestic biomanufacturing and life sciences sector” ahead of a future pandemic event.

 

Postdoctoral fellowship research and responsibilities

The postdoctoral fellow will work with Dr. Tworek and other CSDI team members to advance research and knowledge mobilization on one or more of the following themes:

  • Disinformation, polarization, and abuse in online discourse on vaccine development and safety, pandemic public health measures, and related topics. Investigations can range from computational studies of communication patterns, to qualitative or ethnographic research on producers and consumers of such information, to evaluating information quality by AI chatbots.
  • The exposure, impacts, and responses to online disinformation, polarization, and abuse by healthcare workers, health communicators, health researchers, and broader publics. Investigations may include surveys and online experiments, focus groups and interviews, or other approaches.
  • Comparative analysis of communication policies across public institutions and countries, with respect to vaccine development and safety, pandemic public health measures, and related topics.
  • Social media platform or government policies that shape polarization, disinformation and/or abuse related to immune-based therapies or related health topics.

 

In addition to contributing to collaborative research and knowledge mobilization, the fellow will also be given the opportunity to develop their own independent research agenda.

 

Qualifications and experience

 

Suitable candidates will hold a doctoral degree, completed within the last five years, in a relevant social science or humanities discipline such as communication, political science, psychology, public policy, history, or public health. We are interested in candidates with a strong background in either quantitative methods (such as computational content analysis, or the design and analysis of surveys and experiments) or qualitative methods (such as key informant interviews, focus groups, document analysis, policy analysis, and/or media discourse analysis). Proven interests in subjects related to health communication, public health, new vaccines and immune-based therapies for health emergencies, or social media and AI governance are assets.

Salary, benefits and employment conditions

 

The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000 CAD per year plus benefits depending on the qualifications and experience of the chosen candidate. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be appointed for up to a two-year period. The start date is flexible, with a preference for candidates able to begin by May 1, 2025. The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and based on-site at the Vancouver campus of the University of British Columbia.

 

The Postdoctoral Fellow will have significant independence in undertaking priority research, training and knowledge mobilization activities that directly influence the project’s objectives. There will be opportunities to contribute to knowledge mobilization activities that engage directly with scientists, different levels of government in Canada, industry, health care practitioners, and diverse communities across Canada.

 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an application by e-mail to heidi.tworek@ubc.ca by 5 p.m. on January 15, 2025. Please include “Postdoctoral Fellow Application – [Your Name]” in the subject line. The application should include the following:

 

  • Cover letter:
    • explaining why you are suited for this position;
    • describing your relevant disciplinary and subject matter expertise;
    • explaining your relevant experience and skills that would advance the project goals;
    • providing names and contact information for two references (to be contacted by CSDI for short-listed candidates only);
    • proposing a tentative date for when you could begin the fellowship.
  • Curriculum vitae
  • URL links (if available online) or pdfs of two recent publications where you substantively contributed.

 

Review of applications will commence on January 16, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

 

Employment equity

UBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. 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, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

 

UBC welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. The University committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce, and in particular, for its employees with disabilities. An inclusive work environment for employees with disabilities presumes an environment where differences are accepted, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making modes. For contact information regarding UBC’s accommodation and access policies and resources, please visit the Centre for Accessibility.

 

There is no citizenship requirement, but appointment of non-Canadian applicants will be subject to approval by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requirements to be eligible for employment in Canada as a postdoctoral fellow.

 

Geiss Hsu Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in Ming Studies

Geiss Hsu Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in Ming Studies

Application deadline: January 15, 2025 

Date of posting: November 15, 2024

Call for Applications: Geiss Hsu Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in Ming Studies at the University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver campus, invites applications for the Geiss Hsu Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in Ming Studies, starting September 1, 2025. This two-year fellowship will support a scholar in any discipline who studies the Ming Dynasty or a closely-related field, including research that connects the Ming with other time periods and studies of Ming relations with other regions. The fellow will be housed in and supported by the Department of Asian Studies but may be sponsored by a faculty member in any department.

UBC has a long tradition of advanced training in Ming Studies. The China History research cluster hosts a regular work-in-progress series for scholars of Chinese history, which alternates fortnightly with the Ming & More text-reading group that focuses on primary material in Literary Sinitic from the Ming and other periods and regions. The Centre for Chinese Research, part of the Institute for Asian Research, supports interdisciplinary and public-facing scholarship on China.

 Fellowship Terms

The fellowship will run from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2027. The fellow will receive a salary of $80,000 (all amounts in Canadian dollars) and extended health and dental coverage. Up to $5,000 in relocation costs may be reimbursed. The fellow will also have access to $5,000 in research funds each year. No teaching is required, but fellows are eligible to apply to teach one or more courses in a relevant department at UBC. The fellow is expected to give at least one public presentation about their research and to organize a workshop, small conference, or similar event in the second year of the fellowship. Up to $20,000 will be provided to cover the cost of this event. The Centre for Chinese Research will provide workspace and research assistant support.

For general information about postdoctoral fellowships at UBC, see https://www.postdocs.ubc.ca/.

 Selection Criteria

The position is open to scholars who have received their PhD (or equivalent degree such as DPhil) on or before July 1, 2025, or up to five years earlier (not earlier than July 1, 2020), with allowances for career interruptions due to personal circumstances. The degree may be from any recognized institution other than UBC. There is no citizenship requirement, but non-Canadian applicants must be able to meet all immigration requirements to be eligible for employment in Canada. A sufficient command of English is expected.

 Application Process

This position was made possible in part by an award from the James P. Geiss and Margaret Y. Hsu Foundation. It is also supported by UBC’s Department of Asian Studies and Centre for Chinese Research.

Contacting a UBC faculty member who can act as a sponsor is highly recommended. Faculty working in Ming studies and adjacent fields include:

  • D. Alison Bailey (Asian Studies)
  • Nam-Lin Hur (Asian Studies)
  • Ross King (Asian Studies)
  • Julia Orell (Art History)
  • Bruce Rusk (Asian Studies)
  • Leo K. Shin (History/Asian Studies)
  • Shoufu Yin (History)

All applications must be submitted via the application form by January 15, 2025. Please provide the following documents:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research plan (up to five pages, double-spaced)
  • Writing sample (up to 30 pages)
  • Confirmation of PhD (or DPhil), or supervisor/department confirmation of expected completion date
  • Explanation for career interruption (if applicable; up to one page)
  • Names and contact information for three references

Applicants are encouraged to complete the voluntary and anonymous Equity Survey linked at the bottom of this page. Please direct any inquiries to asia.jobsearch@ubc.ca.

Applicants should provide names and contact information for three references willing to submit a confidential letter of recommendation. We will request letters directly once the application is submitted, and referees should send letters to asia.jobsearch@ubc.ca by the application deadline.

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.

 Apply Here | Equity Survey

 

Music Sessional teaching opportunities (2024W T2)

November 4, 2024

UBC School of Music
Sessional Teaching Opportunities

Winter Session 2024, Term 2: January 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025

The School of Music is pleased to advertise sessional opportunities for Term 2 of the 2024W academic session:
• MUSC_V 153: University Singers (Lower Years)
MUSC_V 453: University Singers (Upper Years)
MUSC_V 553: University Singers (Graduate Students)
*Please note that MUSC_V 153/453/553 are co-located, and must be taught by the same person

• MUSC_V 544: Seminar in Conducting & Repertoire
• MUSC_V 512D: Directed Individual Studies: Advanced Choral Conducting
• MUSC_V 593F: Choral Conducting (one-on-one instruction)

Interested applicants should apply directly through our online portal here. Information about the UBC School of Music is available here.

Applications should include:
• statement of interest indicating teaching competencies
• curriculum vita (detailing post-secondary teaching experience)
• evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., sample teaching evaluations)
• names and contact emails of three referees
• where applicable, the URL to a website that demonstrates your work.

Positions are subject to final budgetary approval and contingent upon student enrolments. Sessional Lecturer appointments are governed by UBC’s Collective Agreement, Part 7 “Conditions of Appointment for Sessional Lecturers.” Within the School of Music, the minimum salary will be $10,425 per 3-credit course, or, in the case of Sessional Lecturers whose principal duties comprise private music lessons (one-on-one instruction) or studio classes, pay shall be calculated as set out in the Collective Agreement, Part 2, Appendix F.

Preference will be given to applicants with a Doctorate or Masters degree in Music, with previous teaching experience at the college or university level.

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.

Deadline for applications: Monday, November 18, 2024

Nick Lum

Year and program: Fourth year; major in Political Science

Where is home for you? Vancouver, BC

What three adjectives best describe you?

Optimistic, Adaptable, and Proactive

What extracurricular activities have you been involved with (UBC related or not)?

I attended the Page Program at the University of Ottawa in my first year of University and worked in the Parliament! I then transferred to UBC for my second year of undergrad. Since transferring to UBC, I have worked as a Senior Residence Advisor, served as an executive on the UBC Film Society, and participated in intramural sports.

What is your best study strategy/tip?

Put all your academic deadlines and exam times in your schedule once they become available. Though it may seem simple, by doing this you can minimize the risk of losing percentage for handing in assignments late, which is a common, but easily fixable mistake!

If you could travel back in time to your first year at UBC, what is one thing you would do differently?

I would attend office hours at least once in each class to get to know my professors and teaching assistants better, as well as to get a better understanding of the course material.

Ash

Year and program: Third-year, Psychology major and Creative Writing minor

What three adjectives best describe you?

Creative, Easygoing, Playful, Overachiever

What extracurricular activities have you been involved with (UBC related or not)?

I’m part of a few clubs here at UBC (Discorder, Wargamers, AMS Paint club), volunteer in a couple research labs, work part time and generally try to have a pretty chill time with my neverending list of hobbies.

When I’m not spending time working or volunteering, I like to spend time on creative projects like my comic or tattoo art, spend quality time with my loved ones or play video games to pass my time. I’ve recently gotten into rollerblading, so that’s what I’ve been doing this past summer.

What is your best study strategy/tip?

UBC has so many resources around to help students manage school that students just either don’t know about or don’t have any idea on how to reach out to. There’s Academic Advising, the Center for Accessibility, office hours, Peer tutoring, academic coaching (wink wink nudge nudge), and so many more things that are actually so incredibly monumental to success in University. Reaching out for help is just the first step to getting that success. My GPA would definitely not be what it is if I hadn’t ever reached out for support, and I’m so incredibly glad that UBC has these resources available for students to access.

If you could travel back in time to your first year at UBC, what is one thing you would do differently?

I’d tell myself to stop trying so hard to find ‘your people’ and keep myself around people and situations I don’t particularly want to be in, and just let things happen naturally. Join a club you like, or compliment your lecture neighbour on their Totoro pin, go to those board game residence events you think no one else goes to, whatever works for you really.

University is hard enough socially when you’re thousands of miles away from home, you have to figure out all of these new adult responsibilities (and so does everyone else, making scheduling more difficult than 5D chess), social anxiety, yadda yadda: don’t make it harder by trying to be someone you’re not.

Jaden

Year and program: Fourth-year, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies (AMNE) major and a minor in History

Where is home for you? Ottawa, Ontario

What three adjectives best describe you?

Witty, considerate, sincere

What extracurricular activities have you been involved with (UBC related or not)?

I am one of this year’s Editors-In-Chief for the UBC Journal of Historical Studies, and I was an editor for them previously. I am also a member of the AMNE department’s Experiencing Antiquity project.

What is your best study strategy/tip?

Organize your schedule and dates + deadlines into a calendar, list, chart, or any method that works best for you. Being able to keep track of your tasks and commitments helps to better stay on top of them, and you can allocate your time accordingly.

If you could travel back in time to your first year at UBC, what is one thing you would do differently?

I would have better planned out my degree! I would have given more thought to scholastic pathways, my (prospective) major requirements, and minors. I wish I could have created multiple plans of attack to make the most out of my time here, and I wish I had had an older friend tell me to do these things. First year is for exploring, having fun, and figuring yourself out, but it doesn’t hurt to have a plan too 🙂 !

Mara

Year and program: Third year, English honours and Psychology major

Where is home for you? Calgary, AB

What three adjectives best describe you?

Hardworking, creative, and compassionate

What extracurricular activities have you been involved with (UBC related or not)?

I’m on the executive team of the AMS book club, and an events volunteer for ROOM publishing!

What is your best study strategy/tip?

Repetition! Starting studying in advance to be able to go through important material multiple times helps us remember them. And, sometimes, this means when I don’t have enough time to cycle through all the material, it’s important to learn to prioritize.

If you could travel back in time to your first year at UBC, what is one thing you would do differently?

I would join more clubs to meet more people and enjoy UBC for more than just the academics. Take advantage of all the opportunities we have here, and enjoy it!

Natalie Ip

Year and program: Third-year, Psychology major and Interpersonal Development minor

Where is home for you? Anywhere that has my family (Hong Kong and Canada!)

What three adjectives best describe you?

Sincere, optimistic, ambitious

What extracurricular activities have you been involved with (UBC related or not)?

I was on the Art Undergraduate Society’s First Year committee, and I also joined the Pilates club in my second year. I’ve also recently been volunteering here and there at different organizations.

What is your best study strategy/tip?

Study early! No matter which subject it is that you are studying, the best tip that I could give you is to start early, that way, you can create a solid plan on how to tackle all that information. You’d feel less stressed out, and the more information that you’d retain. Always note down whatever information the teacher has hinted would be on that test, and use the study guides and learning objectives to study. Again, everyone has their own methods of studying, and whatever works best for you is the best study strategy!

If you could travel back in time to your first year at UBC, what is one thing you would do differently?

I would definitely be less stressed and just try to enjoy more of that first-year experience of being in a new environment and exploring the different opportunities that I had.

Mya

Year and program: Fourth-year, Psychology Honours

Where is home for you? Langley, BC

What three adjectives best describe you?

Loyal, Ambitious, Dedicated

What extracurricular activities have you been involved with (UBC related or not)?

– AVP External/Sponsorship Director for Arts Undergraduate Society
– AUS Representative for Psychology Student’s Association
– URO
– Imagine UBC Orientation Leader
– Arts Co-op at the Disability Foundation and UBC Department of Psychology
– Research Assistant for UBC Social Cognition Lab, UBC Baby Learning Lab, and UBC B.R.A.I.N Lab

What is your best study strategy/tip?

– Start early
– Give yourself grace when you are tired or anxious

If you could travel back in time to your first year at UBC, what is one thing you would do differently?

I would take the time to ask questions to professors/faculty/other students, explore new clubs or on-campus opportunities, and ultimately take more risks. University is the space to try new things and go out of your comfort zone before you commit to a long-term career, and there are many spaces at UBC to do so if you look!