Energy Transitions (tenure-track Assistant Professor)

Jun 4, 2024

Assistant Professor in Energy Transitions

The Department of Geography at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Energy Transitions.

We seek a critical scholar in political economy and/or political ecology engaged in grounded research and advocacy working in the field of energy transitions and decarbonization. We expect the successful candidate: to engage in academic and public debates about energy futures with varied audiences at local, national and international scales; to reckon with the uneven impacts of energy transitions on diverse and interconnected geographies, including the Global South; and to possess a broad knowledge base and skill set appropriate for teaching the possibilities and challenges of energy transitions and decarbonization. Areas of focus may include but are not limited to: transition and negative emission politics; radical, anti-imperial and Indigenous politics; green colonialism and extractivism; critical or transition mineral extraction; finance and financialization; labour and work transitions; net-zero energy systems, including the politics of transition-focused science and technologies.

We seek applicants with the following qualifications:
· Ph.D. in Geography or a related discipline (consideration will be given to promising applicants who are near completion of a doctorate degree by the time of appointment).
· Demonstrated potential for research excellence including an ability to initiate and maintain an externally funded research programme.
· Capacity to teach and develop curriculum in the undergraduate and graduate programmes in Geography related to energy geographies and climate and environmental justice; and to further the department’s ongoing efforts to foster diversity, equity and inclusion, to decolonize our curriculum, and to align it with UBC’s Indigenous Strategic Plan.

The closing date for applications is September 15, 2024. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The anticipated starting date for the position is July 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter, dependent on immigration and travel restrictions.

Applicants should submit:

Cover letter (up to 2 pages).
Curriculum vitae.
Research Statement (up to 2 pages) describing your current and proposed research program.
Teaching statement (1 page) describing your teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., sample syllabi, evaluations).
Statement (up to 1 page) identifying your past contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion, along with your ability to work with a culturally diverse student body (use specific examples where possible); as well as your philosophy of, and potential future contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Names and contact information for 3 referees.
PDFs of two sample scholarly publications (or include links in the application).

Applicants should be prepared to upload in the above order and in a single PDF (maximum size 15MB) via this online form: https://geog.air.arts.ubc.ca/position-000174904/

Only complete applications will be considered by the search committee. Questions may be directed to the chair of the search committee: Dr. Trevor Barnes, tbarnes@geog.ubc.ca

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position is $9,442 – $10,730/month over a 12-month period. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Equity, inclusion 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, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Applicants will be asked to complete an equity survey. The survey information will not be used to determine eligibility for employment but will be collated to provide data that can assist us in understanding the diversity of our applicant pool and identifying potential barriers to the employment of designated equity group members. Your participation in the survey is voluntary and confidential. This survey takes only a minute to complete. You may self-identify in one or more of the designated equity groups. You may also decline to identify in any or all the questions by choosing “not disclosed”.

The UBC Vancouver campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people. UBC is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. UBC embraces innovation and challenges to the status quo. UBC is dedicated to ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion are embedded throughout the university’s academic and work life, recognizing that significant work remains to be accomplished. For example, UBC’s vision is to be a world leader in the implementation of Indigenous people’s human rights and is guided in a mission of reconciliation as articulated and called for by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. It is firmly committed to recruiting Indigenous faculty, students, and staff as outlined in its Indigenous Strategic Plan. As one of the world’s leading universities, UBC creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world.

Music Composition (Lecturer)

May 28, 2024

The UBC School of Music invites applications for a Lecturer position in Music Composition. The anticipated start date will be September 1, 2024. This is a half-time position for an initial term of three years, including a probationary first year. Lecturer positions are appointments without review (i.e. non-tenure track), renewable for successive terms, subject to availability of funds and demonstration of excellence in teaching and service, in accordance with the Collective Agreement between UBC and the UBC Faculty Association. In the Faculty of Arts, the half-time teaching load for a Lecturer is 12 credits per year (equivalent to 18 hours per week of individual instruction).

The teaching for this position will be split between individual composition lessons and classes (which may include, for example, MUSC 107, 108, 309, 310, etc.), depending upon the needs of the School of Music and abilities of the successful candidate. Teaching workload and service duties (e.g., committee and divisional work, administrative assignments) may change over time and are assigned by the Director annually. Applicants are expected to have a DMA in Music and a minimum of five years of university-level teaching experience.

The School of Music offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate programs in music, including M.Mus., M.A, DMA, and Ph.D. programs. For information about the School of Music, please visit music.ubc.ca.

Applications are to be submitted online at https://musc.air.arts.ubc.ca/application-for-lecturer-position-in-music-composition/. Applications and all supporting materials should be received by July 1, 2024. Applicants should send:

a letter of application and curriculum vitae that includes the names and contacts of three referees;
a concise record of teaching experience, including evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., evaluations and/or sample syllabi);
a statement of teaching/pedagogy philosophy; and
a one-page statement about their experience working with a diverse student body and the contributions they would make to advancing a culture of equity and inclusion.

The expected pay range for this half-time position is $3,333 – $3,583/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Flute and Contemporary Music (Lecturer)

May 21, 2024

The UBC School of Music invites applications for a Lecturer position with a split focus between Flute and Contemporary Music. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2024. This is a three-quarter time position for an initial term of three years, including a probationary first year. Lecturer positions are appointments without review (i.e., non-tenure track), renewable for successive terms, subject to availability of funds and demonstration of excellence in teaching and service, in accordance with the Collective Agreement between UBC and the UBC Faculty Association. In the Faculty of Arts, the three-quarter time teaching load for a Lecturer is 18 credits per year (equivalent to 27 hours per week of individual instruction).

The contemporary music component will typically involve leading the Contemporary Players Ensemble throughout the Winter Session, while the flute teaching component will involve individual lessons, a weekly studio class, chamber music coaching, and other teaching and supervisory activities, depending upon the needs of the School of Music and abilities of the successful candidate. Teaching workload and service duties (e.g., committee and divisional work, administrative assignments) may change over time and are assigned by the Director annually. Applicants are expected to have a DMA in Music and a minimum of 5 years university level teaching experience.

Applications are to be submitted via https://musc.air.arts.ubc.ca/application-for-lecturer-flute-and-contemporary-music/. Applications and all supporting materials should be received by June 20, 2024. Applicants should send:

a letter of application and curriculum vitae that includes the names and contacts of three referees
a concise record of teaching experience, including evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., evaluations and/or sample syllabi);
a statement of teaching/pedagogy philosophy; and
a one-page statement about their experience working with a diverse student body and the contributions they would make to advancing a culture of equity and inclusion.

The expected pay range for this three-quarter time position is $5,000 – $5,375/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Latin American Studies (sessional teaching 2024W)

May 14, 2024

The Latin American Studies program at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver campus) is accepting applications for part-time sessional lecturer positions to teach the following courses:

Winter 2024 Courses, Term 1 & 2:

(September 2024 – April 2025)

Course / Section	Title	Credits	Schedule
LAST 100 101	Introduction to Latin American Studies	3	Term 1: Tue, Thu 2pm-3:30pm
LAST 205 201	Issues of Development in Modern Latin America	3	Term 2: Mon, Wed, Fri 11am-12pm
LAST 301 101	Human and Civil Rights in Latin America	3	Term 1: Mon, Wed, Fri 1pm-2pm
LAST 303 202	Indigenous Latin America	3	Term 2: Tue, Thu 2pm-3:30pm

Course Descriptions

Introduction to Latin American Studies (LAST 100)

An overview of the culture and society of Latin America from ancient to contemporary times and from Argentina to Mexico. students will learn through music, novels, film, and more and reflect on Vancouver’s relationship with the Americas.

Issues of Development in Modern Latin America (LAST 205)

This course seeks to introduce students to Latin America with a focus on development. Drawing from economics, history, anthropology, literature, and political science, this course introduces students to a range of issues such as extractivism, environmental degradation, Indigenous rights, workers, international debt, and the drug trade. This story of development connects Latin America to a broader international system and offers students critical reflections on the emergence of the Global South.

Human and Civil Rights in Latin America (LAST 301)

This course focuses on human rights movements; state violence and impunity; reform of criminal justice systems; rights of indigenous peoples, women, and minorities; international protection of human rights; the UN and inter-American systems.

Indigenous Latin America (LAST 303)

Historical and contemporary cultures, struggles, and experiences of Indigenous peoples in what is now Latin America. Different cultural areas or regions may be selected to illustrate the course’s principal themes.

All courses are designated as “in person” and it must conform to UBC policies (found here: https://students.ubc.ca/enrolment/courses/course-modes-delivery)

For questions regarding these courses, please contact Dr. Benjamin Bryce, ben.bryce@ubc.ca

Qualifications & Duties

Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. in Latin American Studies, Literature, History, Political Science, Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, or a related Social Science field and experience in teaching at the college or university level. An excellent teaching record based on relevant experience in the subject matter or related courses is required.

Duties include teaching, holding regular office hours, marking assignments, invigilating final exams for 100- and 200-level exams, reporting grades, and attending a consultation meeting with the program chair about the reading load, assignments, and other aspects of the syllabus prior to the first day of classes.

Returning Applicants

Those who have taught for the program in the last three years can upload an updated curriculum vitae and a brief course outline.

New Applicants

Applicants should include with their letter of application/cover letter:

Curriculum Vitae, which includes a record of experience and a list of postsecondary courses taught (course name and number, credit value, dates, and teaching responsibilities)
An extremely brief outline or paragraph statement about this course (maximum 1 page)
evidence of teaching effectiveness
names and contact emails of two referees (only referees for short-listed applicants will be contacted)

Applications must be submitted online by May 31, 2024. Please submit all application materials online as pdf files and follow the instructions provided on the application webpage: https://fyip.air.arts.ubc.ca/2024w-sessional-last/.

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 will be $9,559 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 persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

International Reporting (tenure-stream position)

May 13, 2024

The School of Journalism, Writing, and Media at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver Campus, invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream faculty appointment in International Reporting. The position is expected to be filled at the rank of Assistant Professor (or, consideration may be given to appointment at the Associate Professor rank in the case of an outstanding candidate). The successful candidate will be expected to qualify for concurrent appointment to the endowment-funded Gary Coull Professorship in International Reporting at UBC. The Coull Professorship will be for an initial five-year term, which may be renewed, in accordance with the University’s Honorifics Policy and the terms of the Endowment that supports the Professorship. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2025.

The School of Journalism, Writing, and Media (JWAM) offers a Master of Journalism degree that aims to prepare a global cohort of graduate students to thrive in an evolving media environment, using research and journalistic practices to contribute to meaningful public discourse across all forms of media. It has recently launched an undergraduate Minor in Journalism and Social Change that invites UBC students of any academic discipline to think about and do journalism in the context of ongoing cultural and political shifts.

The successful candidate will possess an outstanding record as an innovative scholar and researcher, as evidenced by their record of intellectual engagement, teaching, published work, and/or work in progress, combined with experience in professional journalism practice. To complement current strengths in digital, environmental, Indigenous, and social justice journalism, we are particularly interested in candidates with scholarly and professional expertise in International Reporting. The successful candidate will have experience in covering and analyzing global issues for a variety of professional and academic outlets. Expertise in contemporary and emerging fields of journalism, preferably in mobile, data or visual journalism, will be an asset.

A PhD degree is preferred by the time of the appointment. Candidates who have progressed to the point where completion of the PhD is imminent and who demonstrate clear and superior promise of excellent journalism research and practice, graduate supervision, and teaching will also be considered. Candidates with a Master’s degree may be considered. Candidates must demonstrate professional experience, strong evidence of research activity, and a publication record commensurate with experience, with a proven commitment to the advancement of research, practice and public scholarship in the field of International Journalism and related areas. They’re expected to be familiar with, and contribute to, the award-winning Global Reporting Centre, based within JWAM/UBC, including its recent research output and collaborative projects.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching and advising, and be skilled in methods of engaged and inclusive learning and the appropriate use of instructional technology. Candidates should be able to teach a range of courses currently on offer in the Master of Journalism degree and the Minor in Journalism and Social Change and to contribute to areas not currently covered, as well as the ability to participate fully in graduate supervision and undertake service duties as assigned by the director. The teaching load will be four 3-credit courses per year and will include both graduate and undergraduate courses.

Additional information about the School may be found at https://jwam.ubc.ca/

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. JWAM is committed to research and pedagogy that responds to and addresses historic inequities and therefore welcomes applicants who would contribute to our ongoing efforts to create an open and diverse community, one that fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged in the field of journalism and media. 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 beliefs, 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.

Application instructions

Applications are to be submitted via this online form: https://jrnl.air.arts.ubc.ca/application-for-ap-jwam/. Applicants should be prepared to upload the following items (in the order listed) and in a single PDF (max size 15MB): a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a description of current and future research and teaching interests, and a teaching portfolio (statement of teaching philosophy, student evaluations, peer assessments, one graduate course syllabus and one undergraduate course syllabus), and a one-page statement about your experience working with a diverse student body and your contributions or potential contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion. Applicants with limited teaching experience may include evidence of newsroom mentorship and editorial innovation.

In addition, applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent directly to jwam.assistant@ubc.ca, with “Journalism AP 2024” in the subject line, by the deadline of ~~August 1, 2024~~. [August 15, 2024].

Completed applications and confidential letters of reference must be received by ~~August 1, 2024~~ [August 15, 2024]. Review of applications will begin soon after and will continue until the position is filled. The position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position at the Assistant Professor rank is: $9,750/month – $10,833/month. The expected pay range for this position at the Associate Professor rank is $11,250/month – $12,083/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Enquiries should be directed to Dr. Kamal Al-Solaylee, Director and Professor at jwam.director@ubc.ca.

Law and Society (sessional teaching 2024W)

May 9, 2024

The Law and Society Minor program at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver campus) is accepting applications for a part-time sessional lecturer to teach the following courses:

Winter 2024 Courses, Term 1&2:

(September 2024-April 2025)

Course / Section	Title	Credits	Term	Schedule
LASO 204	Introduction to Law and Society	3	1	Tue, Thu 3:30-4:30pm Tutorials are scheduled on Fridays
LASO 204	Introduction to Law and Society	3	2	Mon, Wed 1:00-2:00pm Tutorials are scheduled on Fridays
LASO 309 201	Against the Law	3	2	Tue, Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Course Descriptions

Introduction to Law and Society (LASO 204)

This course is intended to introduce students to ideas, concepts and frameworks for thinking about the nature of law and legal processes in a global and historical—as well as a Canadian–context. The course examines the connections and relationships of law and society using an interdisciplinary approach that draws from scholarship in law, sociology, history, anthropology and political science. The course considers the locus and nature of legal authority, the purpose of law in society, why people should or do obey the law, the relationship of law to morality and between law and society, and differing historical, geographical, and conceptual approaches to law and legality.

Against the Law (LASO 309)

This course covers competing approaches to law and legal authority that shape social inequalities, both historically and in the present. Topics include law as coercion, resistance through the law, and legal forms of redress and restorative justice.

For questions regarding these courses, please contact Dr. Carole Blackburn, blcarole@mail.ubc.ca

Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. in related fields in the social sciences and legal studies, 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 the subject matter or related courses is required.

Returning Applicants

Those who have taught for the program in the last three years can upload an updated curriculum vitae, course outline, and any available course evaluation summaries.

New Applicants

Applications must include the following documents:

Brief cover letter outlining your experience for the position
Curriculum Vitae, which includes a record of experience and a detailed list of all postsecondary courses taught (course name and number, length, credit value, dates, and teaching responsibilities)
a sample outline for this course (maximum 1 page)
evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., teaching evaluations, if available)
names and contact emails of two referees

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 will be $9,559 per 3-credit course.

Co-Director, Centre for Climate Justice

May 8, 2024

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Co-Director – Academic, Centre for Climate Justice

NOTE: The deadline for applications has been extended to May 24^th, 2024, at 5:00pm.

Applications are invited to fill the position of Co-Director – Academic of the Centre for Climate Justice, in the Faculty of Arts at UBC-Vancouver, for a two-year term, with anticipated start date of July 1, 2024. The new Co-Director will work alongside returning Co-Director – Public Engagement Naomi Klein (Associate Professor, Department of Geography) to advance the goals of the Centre for Climate Justice (CCJ) as outlined below. Read more about the Centre’s Mission and Mandate here.

Role of the CCJ Co-Directors

The Co-Directors of the Centre for Climate Justice define and lead the Centre’s research program, community and industry outreach, and knowledge mobilization efforts with support from staff, an executive committee, and core and affiliate faculty. They provide leadership on CCJ strategic planning and implementation, organization building, and development. They ensure institutional longevity and sustainability, including supervising & retaining staff and attracting and stewarding funding.

Co-Directors contribute (where expertise is relevant) to the Centre’s primary aims:

Addressing disproportionate impacts of the climate crisis on Indigenous, racialized, working class, displaced, and other communities and peoples;
Connecting climate-related research and policy with frontline communities’ actual experience and knowledge of the climate crisis;
Connecting, training, and supporting UBC faculty members and students for research in service of community needs;
Building bridges among qualitative and quantitative approaches to climate research across the humanities, social, health and natural sciences, and engineering;
Diversifying the expertise and perspectives represented in climate justice theory, policy, and research;
Connecting often-siloed issue areas (e.g., between climate and housing, or climate and care work), and the researchers and communities organized around them;
Supporting community-led climate action by facilitating actionable and accountable community-partnered research that addresses pressing issues of climate justice;
Translating and amplifying the research, needs, and challenges of community partners and climate justice movements into wider policy, political, and economic transformation;
Enhancing the ability of UBC faculty, staff, and students to collectively support climate justice, through research, collaborations, and advocacy.

Co-Directors work in alignment with the following guiding principles:

Climate change is the result of colonial and extractive ideologies with racial, gender, and class hierarchies at their core. Climate change is also experienced highly unevenly, with the most severe impacts often falling on those who have least contributed to the crisis. For these reasons, efforts to address climate change have the potential to alleviate or exacerbate existing inequities and injustices, and a climate justice perspective is relevant to climate responses at all scales.
Perspectives on climate justice vary, and may not always be in agreement. We commit to engaging respectfully and transparently with our research partners to identify shared goals and values, and to forge collaborations based on principles of solidarity and accountability.
Climate justice requires diverse forms of knowledge and expertise, including many not traditionally represented in the academy.
Climate justice scholarship must be non-extractive. This requires that community-engaged research be guided by and accountable to community partners, with care taken to cultivate ethical relationships and culturally-appropriate processes of accountability and transparency. Theory and concepts from knowledge traditions that are under-represented in academic scholarship must also be engaged in respectful, culturally-appropriate, and non-extractive ways.
The Centre for Climate Justice is committed to cultivating right relations with the Indigenous peoples on whose ancestral and unceded lands our work is situated, including the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and the nsyilxcən speaking Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples. We are committed to the ongoing accountabilities involved in building our respectful, reciprocal relationships with these Nations, and to ensuring that our actions and principles align with Nations’ laws, priorities, and self-determination.

The CCJ Co-Director – Academic, focusing on Research and Operations, has the following specific roles and responsibilities:

Strategic Academic Direction

Supported by the Executive Committee and guided by the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan, provides strategic academic direction for the Centre
Advances CCJ’s identified priorities in the areas of research, knowledge sharing, and collaborative learning
Works with Senior Research Manager to advise and lead implementation of CCJ vision, thematic foci, and research priorities
Leads engagement with UBC Development offices and higher-level UBC admin regarding organizational development
Works with Program and Engagement Manager, Senior Research Manager, and Development office to develop fundraising strategy; oversees strategy implementation
- Works with the support of the Senior Research Manager to oversee the submission of large-scale tri-council or other team grants;
- Lead medium- and long-term fundraising and financial planning, supported by CCJ and Dean of Arts’ office staff;
Provides vision and direction on Centre reporting and communications materials

Governance and Relationships

Chairs monthly Executive Committee meetings with support of Senior Research Manager and Administrative and Program Assistant; approves meeting agendas outlined by staff
Communicates regularly with executive committee, core faculty, and affiliate members regarding opportunities and progress within their portfolios
Leads campus engagement with CCJ affiliates, faculty and students to create buy-in and participation in events, vision, and research projects directly related to priority areas
Co-leads engagement with Host Nations
With staff support manages partnerships with other climate justice research units and organizations locally, nationally, and internationally

Operations

Oversees recruitment and management of staff including development of hiring policies and conducting performance reviews
Acts as direct supervisor to two full-time staff members – Senior Research manager and Program & Engagement Manager
Attends weekly CCJ staff and Co-Director meetings as well as Executive Committee meetings.
Provides financial oversight for CCJ research and operating funds.
- Receive and review quarterly financial reports from CCJ staff.
May appoint, subject to Executive Committee approval, thematic research area officers from the Executive Committee and/or CCJ affiliates
Reports to the Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies (Faculty of Arts)

Qualifications for CCJ Co-Director – Academic

The successful candidate for the role of Co-Director – Academic will hold an appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor at UBC Vancouver. Preference will be given to those with appointments in the Faculty of Arts. Qualified candidates will have a strong track record of climate justice research, with priority given to candidates who are active CCJ affiliates; and a track record of university and/or community leadership.

How to apply:

Submit applications by Friday, May 24^th, 2024 at 5:00pm via AIR form here. Queries may be sent to arts.centreadmin@ubc.ca. Applicants are expected to consult with their unit head(s) to request approval in principle, should they be the successful candidate. An Advisory Committee will consider applications and make a recommendation to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts.

Applications must include:

A current Curriculum Vitae
A two- to three-page statement that:
- Provides an overview of your goals and vision for the Centre for Climate Justice and alignment with CCJ’s research, knowledge mobilization, and community engagement goals;
- Describes your leadership experience, including in relation to staff supervision, budget oversight and reporting, and fundraising
- Describes your research program and its relation to one or more of the Centre for Climate Justice’s research streams;
- Outlines your commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as any leadership experience in these areas; in particular, you are asked to provide a statement addressing: (i) past and potential contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion and (ii) past or potential contributions to Indigenous engagement, through teaching, professional activity, and/or service.

UBC is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking Musqueam people and is committed to meaningful engagement with Indigenous peoples. UBC embraces equity and diversity as integral to our academic mission. Equity and diversity are essential to academic and creative excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We especially encourage applications from members of groups that have historically been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Acknowledgment of Service

The successful candidate may receive the equivalent of one 3-credit course buyout per academic year of their Co-Director term (contingent upon approval of the head of their academic home unit) or an honorarium in lieu of course release, should they already have course releases through other arrangements.

[Updated May 8, 2024]

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Dalit Studies

May 7, 2024

The Department of History at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral position in Dalit Studies, to begin 1 October 2024. The successful candidate will be appointed as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. A one-year renewal of the Fellowship is possible.

This Postdoctoral position is an opportunity to pursue a research program in relation to the research project “Caste in Canada,” which documents through oral histories the experiences of Canadians impacted by caste. The Postdoctoral Fellow hired will play a leading role in shaping the research program of the “Caste in Canada” project, conducting oral history interviews with members of the community, and documenting their experiences; conducting archival research in relevant private and public collections; working at the University and in the community to build awareness about caste-related discrimination and developing processes and programs to address it; and developing scholarly and web-based dissemination of ongoing work. Prior work done along these lines is available at: https://blogs.ubc.ca/annemurphy/research/caste-in-canada/. The successful candidate will join a community of scholars and community members committed to this issue, and have the opportunity to engage with a wide range of faculty members and student researchers. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be assigned a faculty member supervisor in the Department of History, and a committee of informal mentors from History and other Departments in the Faculty of Arts.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will be appointed for one year, with the possibility of reappointment for not more than one additional year. Remuneration will be CAD$63,000 plus benefits per year. Funds will be provided (up to CAD$1800) for the purchase of a computer for use for the project, and limited research/conference travel funding is available. This postdoctoral position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Applicants must have completed their PhD within the five years preceding 15 June 2024. Applicants currently finishing their PhD must complete all of the requirements of their program by the start date of the position. Candidates in all social science and humanities fields are encouraged to apply but should demonstrate a commitment to and/or background in Dalit Studies.

Applicants should apply only through the History Department’s Internal Resources website at https://hist.air.arts.ubc.ca/application-for-postdoctoral-research-fellow-in-dalit-studies/ Applicants should upload (in the following order, collated into a single pdf file):

Letter of expression of interest
A curriculum vitae
A two-page (single-spaced) research statement that outlines your research interests and the intersection of these interests with the “Caste in Canada” research program
A statement on issues related to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, particularly with respect to the lived experience of caste.

Applicants should also provide names and contact information for three scholars willing to provide a confidential letter of reference; we will request letters directly for candidates who advance in the search process.

Applications should be submitted by 15 June 2024; applications submitted after that date may not receive full consideration. Questions about the position should be directed to Professor Anne Murphy at anne.murphy@ubc.ca

For information about the Department, visit https://history.ubc.ca/

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. Please note that caste-related protections, according to the BC Human Rights Code, are afforded under categories of Race, Religion, Ancestry, and Place of Origin, as outlined in 2023 BCHRT 24. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Cinema Studies (sessional teaching 2024W)

Department of Theatre and Film Sessional teaching 2024W

Cinema Studies Program

September 2024 to April 2025 (2024W)

Posted: April 29, 2024

The Cinema 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 Cinema 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. 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 film studies or related courses is required. In your cover letter, you should indicate the range of courses that you are able to teach. You may provide sample syllabi.

We expect to staff the following courses:

CINE 100-001 Introduction to Cinema Studies (Term 1)
CINE 100-003 Introduction to Cinema Studies (Term 2)
CINE 240-001 Media Industries (Term 2)
CINE 331-002 Studies in Film Theory (Term 1)
CINE 332-001 Studies in Genre or Period (Term 2)
CINE 334-001 Seminar in Documentary (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)
evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g.: sample teaching evaluations)
names and contact emails of three referees

Please apply directly through our online portal here – https://thfl.air.arts.ubc.ca/?p=374

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.

Theatre Studies (sessional teaching 2024W)

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 qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.