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Theatre and Film (2024S Teaching Assistants)

Feb 29, 2024

UBC Department of Theatre and Film Teaching Assistantships for  both Summer Sessions 2024 Terms 1 & 2 (May/June/July/August)

The Department of Theatre and Film hopes to appoint part-time Teaching Assistants from among the MA/MFA/PhD students to assist in the following courses:

Cinema Studies Courses

CINE 100-921 Intro to Cinema Studies – Lecture Term 2.  July/August. There is a total of 2 positions available (each at 50%). Online. Asynchronous lectures/screenings with synchronous weekly discussion Zoom sessions.

CINE 300-001 Cult Cinema – Lecture Term 1.  May/June. There is a total of 1 position available (at 50%). In person.

To apply for any of these positions, please submit your application materials to The Department of Theatre and Film via this online portal (https://thfl.air.arts.ubc.ca/?p=305)

Please note that the above listed TA positions are dependent on Department of Theatre and Film budget approval. Some positions will be appointed at 50% (half time) or 25% (quarter time) and will have their duties and salaries reduced accordingly.

Qualifications: At a minimum, the applicant will have a BA/BFA degree or its equivalent, with academic and/or professional experience. The applicant must have a solid knowledge of theatre history, film studies or film production, depending on the course for which they are applying. Students cannot always be assigned to the course that is their first choice, and so it is helpful to provide a range of courses for which you feel equipped to TA.

Duties: TAs may be required, at a minimum, to mark, attend classes, lead seminars, advise students, supervise production labs, hold office hours, give demonstrations and on occasion provide instruction in the courses they have been assigned to.

Hours of work: Varies by course. The average is 12 hours per week for 26 weeks (384 hours) for a full TA position. Please note that TA positions can range from 25% to 100% and hours are scaled accordingly.

Salary

Masters Students: GTA 2 $37.53/hour (as of Sept 1, 2023)

Doctoral Students: GTA 1 $38.99/hour (as of Sept 1, 2023)

Application: A letter of application including your curriculum vitae and your experience in the discipline that you wish to apply.

Deadline for applications is Friday, March 22, 2024 by 4pm PST.

Again, to apply for any of these positions, please submit your application materials to The Department of Theatre and Film at this LINK.

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, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Lecturer in Writing for Video Games

February 20, 2024

Lecturer in Writing for Video Games

The UBC School of Creative Writing invites applications for a 0.5FTE part-time Lecturer position in Writing for Video Games, with a likely start date of July 1, 2024.

This is a part-time without review (i.e., non-tenure track) position for a term of up to three years, 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. This position will entail a probationary first year.

We seek an exceptional teacher of Writing for Video Games courses. Experience in online teaching and creative writing pedagogy is an asset. The teaching load is 12 credits (4 3-credit equivalent courses) per year, taught on campus, online, and/or hybrid. Experience in a second genre is an asset. The successful candidate will contribute to the School of Creative Writing in an administrative capacity, including participating in program committees related to the area of expertise, and serving on faculty committees charged with evaluating prospective BFA and MFA candidates. In cases where an extraordinary level of additional administrative or service responsibilities are assigned, a 3-credit teaching reduction may be granted.

Applicants are expected to have an MFA in Creative Writing, but in exceptional circumstances, the equivalent combination of education and writing and industry experience will be considered. The successful applicant must have demonstrated expertise (ie. professional experience) including but not limited to writing for video games, virtual reality, and/or interactive narrative. They must show evidence of successful game writing productivity through writing credits on produced and distributed video games (AAA and/or indie titles), as well as a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience.

To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit their applications at https://crwr.air.arts.ubc.ca/job-opportunities/lecturer-in-writing-for-video-games/ and be prepared to upload the following in the order listed: a letter of application; curriculum vitae that includes the names and contacts of three referees; statement of teaching philosophy; 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; and evidence of teaching effectiveness (course outlines, student evaluations).

Applications and all supporting materials should be received by April 1, 2024. Review of applications will begin soon after this date and will continue until the position is filled.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position is $3,333 – $4,167/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We will prioritize consideration of First Nation, Métis, Inuit, and Indigenous applicants in accordance with Strategy 17 of UBC’s Strategic Plan and Goal 6 of UBC’s Indigenous Strategic Plan.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. For information about the School of Creative Writing, please visit creativewriting.ubc.ca.

Black Scholar in Visual Art (tenure-track Assistant Professor)

January 9, 2024

Black Scholar Assistant Professor in Visual Art (tenure-track)

The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Visual Art at the rank of Assistant Professor. The anticipated start date of employment is as early as July 1, 2024.

AHVA seeks to support Black inclusion and excellence at UBC and promote the research and practices of Black visual artists by welcoming an artist-practitioner who can contribute to existing courses as well as develop new and innovative ones on the art of what Paul Gilroy calls the “Black Atlantic.” This faculty hire responds to the university’s Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force report (2022) and addresses a lack of Black faculty representation in the Department, for which both students and faculty have voiced demand. The candidate will introduce practices, techniques and geographicaland cultural influences that will disseminate ideas of Black aesthetics, agency, and resistance. The candidate will be transformative in practice, teaching, and research and will give the Department a unique focal point on the colonial and post-colonial relationship within Black visual and performance cultures.

In the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory, distinguished Indigenous and multi-national faculty teach, research, and produce work in dedicated studio and exhibition spaces, utilizing UBC’s excellent libraries and internationally renowned museums and galleries, and against the backdrop of one of the world’s top-ranked research universities. AHVA is one of the most interdisciplinary and culturally diverse departments at UBC, with faculty drawn from North and South America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. A Black faculty hire would expand and develop these strengths further.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research, exhibition, graduate supervision, undergraduate- and graduate-level teaching, and service. A demonstrated record of or potential for innovative pedagogical approaches is considered an asset.

Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications:

an MFA degree is preferred; however, in exceptional cases, the equivalent combination of education and professional practice may be considered;
an active national and international exhibition record or, alternatively, evidence of contribution to an emerging field of practice;
demonstrated engagement with contemporary art practice, theory, and critical discourse;
post-secondary teaching experience or evidence of potential for teaching excellence, and the capacity to teach at all levels from foundation courses to graduate-level seminars and studio courses;
ability to teach and to lead discussions on contemporary art and critical theory with students across all levels.

Application Process

Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, this search will be restricted to qualified Black scholars. We welcome applications from Black scholars who may also identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) Peoples, multi-racial persons, persons with disabilities, women, and/or members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Candidates are invited to self-identify through the Applicant Diversity Survey, which takes approximately two minutes to complete. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Applicants who wish to be considered for this initiative must self-identify as ‘Black’ to be considered eligible. All information collected by UBC will remain confidential and any reported data will be in aggregate form and shared with the Search Committee co-chairs to track intersectional diversity and support an equitable and meritorious search process.

Interested applicants must submit all the following documents:

Applicants must submit their application at https://ahva.air.arts.ubc.ca/ and upload the following in the order listed within a single PDF (max size 15MB):

Cover letter
detailed curriculum vitae (that includes a listing of relevant publications and exhibitions, including authored works and reviews);
statement of artistic practice/research (max 1000 words),
Statement of teaching philosophies (max 1000 words);
evidence of teaching effectiveness (that includes courses taught or may be offered), teaching evaluations and/or sample course syllabi);
URL to (and/or a PDF of) visual documentation of current and recent work;
name, title, affiliation, and contact information of three references*;
UBC aspires to promote inclusive excellence by supporting and recognizing efforts to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion as well as decolonization (EDID) through the academic and research ecosystem. Please provide a brief (1000-1500 words) statement describing experience working with a diverse student body and contributions or potential contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion. Your comments may relate to lived/living experience, professional work or practice, academic and research activities, and/or community-engagement.

*Please note we do not require letters of reference for your initial application. However, your listed references should be willing to provide a letter of reference at a later date should your candidacy progress.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority for the position. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University gathers information about applicants’ status as either a permanent resident of Canada or a Canadian citizen. Applicants need not identify country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements:

Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

Career Interruptions

UBC acknowledges that certain circumstances may cause career interruptions that legitimately affect an applicant’s record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like consideration given to the impact of any such circumstances due to health, family, or other legitimate reasons to allow for a fair assessment of their research productivity.

Dual Career Inquiries

UBC is committed to supporting candidates within a dual career household. Information about spousal/partner employment may be found with the Office of the Provost & Vice President Academic at https://academic.ubc.ca/faculty-life/recruiting-supporting-top-faculty-students/dual-career-programs

Commitment to Accessibility and Accommodations

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities).

If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the recruitment and hiring process or form more information and support, please visit UBC’s Center For Workplace Accessibility website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/working-injury-illness-or-disability/centre-workplace-accessibility or contact the Centre at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.

Review of applications will begin on February 10, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Any inquiries may be sent to ahva.head@ubc.ca

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position is $9,167 – $10,417/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

UBC’s campuses are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Syilx (Okanagan) Peoples and of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil- Waututh) Nations.

Visiting Professor in Archival Studies

Nov 14, 2023

The University of British Columbia’s School of Information, one of the world’s leading iSchools, invites applications for a Visiting Professor with a specialization in Archival Studies. Applications are invited from archival scholars in all areas of specialisation, including but not limited to arrangement and description, appraisal, archives and emerging technologies, archives and the law, and records and information management. The position is for the 2024-25 academic year: visiting professors will be appointed for one full academic term (September to December 2024 or January to April 2025) or two full academic terms (September 2024 to April 2025).

This is a competitive position which provides funds to enable the successful candidate to spend a term engaged in Teaching and Research at UBC iSchool and with the broader UBC community. Academics at rank of Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor from all countries are encouraged to apply. Applicants will normally hold a doctoral degree and are currently employed in a faculty position at an institution of higher education outside of the Greater Vancouver area.

This position will be for a scholar who will bring expertise and an active record of scholarship in any field within Archival Studies. Preference will be given to candidates who have a proven track record of high-quality research productivity and experience in teaching. This is an opportunity to work with iSchool faculty in Archival Studies and, if possible, across programs.

The iSchool funds this position in the amount of $10,000. The Visiting Professor is provided with shared office space and is invited to be an active member of the iSchool community during their stay. You are expected to present your ongoing research at a colloquium which will be open to iSchool faculty and Students and members of the broader UBC community. Preference is given to a faculty member who is willing to teach a course in our Master of Archival Studies (MAS) program, for which an additional $10,000 remuneration is provided.

School of Information

The School of Information is a top-ranked institution in the field of information management and presents a vibrant teaching and research environment. Our faculty are engaged in innovative and collaborative research, community engagement, and professional leadership. We offer several top-ranked graduate programs with consistent high evaluations from our students, including a PhD program, Masters programs in Library and Information Studies (MLIS) and Archival Studies (MAS), and a First Nations Curriculum Concentration (FNCC), our specialization that focuses on Indigenous information initiatives. Further information about the School of Information can be found at https://ischool.ubc.ca.

Equity and mutual respect are core values of the School of Information; we pay particular attention to the needs of all marginalized and under-represented groups of people. As School we are actively engaged in implementing UBC’s Indigenous Strategic Plan (ISP) (https://isp.ubc.ca/) and the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). We seek to create a diverse, inclusive, and equitable school for faculty, staff and students of all backgrounds and identities.

The University and the Faculty of Arts

UBC has an international reputation for excellence in advanced research and learning. It is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, one of the world’s most beautiful and culturally diverse cities. UBC-Vancouver’s Point Grey Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) People, with whom UBC shares a framework Memorandum of Affiliation. For information relating to Indigenous engagement at UBC, visit http://indigenous.ubc.ca/.

Application materials

Applications must be submitted by Friday February 2, 2024 via ischool.recruit@ubc.ca. Applicants are asked to submit a current Curriculum vitae and a cover letter outlining their proposed research, the reasons for taking up this position, and their potential teaching interest. Enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Erik Kwakkel, iSchool Director at: ischool.director@ubc.ca.

Race, Ethnicity, and Politics (Professor)

November 15, 2023

The Department of Political Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver Campus, seeks to fill a full-time tenured position at the rank of Professor in the area of race, ethnicity, and politics. This position will form part of the Faculty of Arts’ “Black Studies: Mobility, Place-Making, and Power” cluster under UBC’s Black Faculty Cohort Hiring Initiative (https://academic.ubc.ca/faculty-careers/black-faculty-cohort-hiring-initiative). We seek to hire a scholar who conducts research and teaching on the politics of race and ethnicity in North America and Europe, including on the ways in which racial identities and racial hierarchies shape politics; the structural causes and political consequences of racism, racial inequalities, and racialized policies, particularly as they affect Black citizens; the intersection between racial politics and the politics of migration; and political struggles and policy measures aimed at countering anti-Black racism, dismantling racialized hierarchies, and combating racial discrimination.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. and be an outstanding researcher whose record demonstrates the following: significant scholarly impact internationally; success securing research funding; a record of experience with collaboration and/or institution-building; a strong record of attracting and supervising graduate students; and excellence in teaching all levels of students.

Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, this search will be restricted to qualified Black scholars. We welcome applications from Black scholars who may also identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) Peoples, multi-racial persons, persons with disabilities, women, and/or members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Candidates are invited to self-identify through the Applicant Diversity Survey, which takes approximately two minutes to complete. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Applicants who wish to be considered for this initiative must self-identify as ‘Black’ to be considered eligible. Applicants may choose to self-identify in their application cover letter and/or in their EDID statement. All information collected by UBC will remain confidential, and any reported data will be shared in aggregate form with the Search Committee chair to track intersectional diversity and support an equitable and meritorious search process.

Interested applicants must submit all of the following documents by December 16, 2023 at https://poli.air.arts.ubc.ca/professor-of-race-ethnicity-and-politics-application-form-2023/

a cover letter;
a curriculum vitae;
a description of current and future research interests (maximum 2 pages);
a statement of teaching philosophy, interests and accomplishments (maximum 2 pages);
evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., summaries of teaching evaluations (official preferred), peer reviews of teaching, sample course materials);
UBC aspires to promote inclusive excellence by supporting and recognizing efforts to advance equity, diversity and inclusion as well as decolonization (EDID) through the academic and research ecosystem. Please provide a brief (1-2 page) statement describing your current and future commitments or interests related to EDID. Your comments may relate to lived/living experience, professional work or practice, academic and research activities, and/or community-engagement.
one writing sample, either published or unpublished.

In addition, applicants should include with their cover letter the names and contact information for three referees from whom confidential signed letters of recommendation may be requested at a later stage.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position is $15,833 – $17,500/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority for the position. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University gathers information about applicants’ status as either a permanent resident of Canada or Canadian citizen. Applicants need not identify country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements:

Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

UBC is committed to supporting candidates within dual career households. Inquiries about spousal/partner employment may be directed to the Office of the Provost & Vice President Academic at viceprovost.avpaa@ubc.ca.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. We will make efforts to create an accessible hiring process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request by contacting the Political Science Department Administrator, Téa Tankurt, at poli.admin@ubc.ca. If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during UBC’s recruitment and hiring processes or require more information and support, please visit UBC’s Center For Workplace Accessibility website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/working-injury-illness-or-disability/centre-workplace-accessibility or contact the Centre at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.

UBC is committed to meaningful engagement with Indigenous peoples and 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.

Any inquiries may be sent to the Head of Department, Professor Alan Jacobs, at alan.jacobs@ubc.ca.

Coordinated Arts Program (Assistant Professor of Teaching, tenure-track)

Nov 1, 2023

The Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, invites applications for a tenure-track position, to begin July 1, 2024, with appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Teaching (in UBC’s Educational Leadership stream; see: http://ctlt.ubc.ca/programs/all-our-programs/teaching-and-educational-leadership/). The successful candidate is expected to be appointed in a home department aligned with their disciplinary specialization, but with primary responsibilities in the Coordinated Arts Program (CAP), teaching sections of Arts Studies (ASTU) 100 and 101, as determined by the needs of CAP, as well as courses in their home department, where appropriate. The normal teaching load of an Assistant Professor of Teaching is six 3-credit courses over the academic year.

CAP is a learning-community program for first-year students that brings together courses in the social sciences, humanities, and visual and performing arts in research streams (see http://cap.arts.ubc.ca). Most CAP streams feature a 6-credit seminar, Arts Studies (ASTU) 100, which addresses academic research and writing alongside the study of literature, culture, media, performance, and/or communication. The course also fosters multidisciplinary collaborations by foregrounding concepts that recur across the stream’s classes. CAP fosters excellence and innovation in teaching and learning experiences and is committed to equity and diversity in scholarship, research, and teaching.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in literary, cultural, media, language, cinema, or performance studies–or closely related fields. An approach grounded in social justice, and/or critical gender, race, sexuality, Black and Indigenous Studies is considered an asset, as is experience with or interest in Community Engaged Learning. A background in teaching academic writing using an approach that is informed by current theories in writing pedagogy is required. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a record of or potential for high-quality educational leadership, especially in the area of curriculum or program development and the first-year experience. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of excellent teaching, service, and educational leadership; they will play a formative role in the development of this program and its curriculum and are expected to demonstrate the skills needed to undertake administrative responsibility for the program.

As this is a tenure-track position, the successful candidate will be reviewed for reappointment, tenure, and promotion in subsequent years, in accordance with the Collective Agreement. For a description of the Assistant Professor of Teaching rank and criteria for reappointment and promotion, visit: https://www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty-relations/collective-agreements/appointment-faculty/.

Applicants are asked to provide:

* a letter of application,

* curriculum vitae,

* a teaching dossier that includes: statement of teaching philosophy that demonstrates a research-informed approach to teaching academic writing as well as courses in their disciplinary area; sample syllabus for ASTU 100; record of courses taught (if not already included in the CV); course evaluations and peer-review of teaching reports if available; examples of pedagogical materials; examples of any published or unpublished scholarship of teaching and learning or educational leadership contributions,

* a statement of past and potential contributions to educational leadership (maximum one page)

* a one-page statement about experience working with a diverse student body and contributions or potential contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion.

Application materials must be submitted electronically as PDFs at https://fyp.air.arts.ubc.ca/cap-assistant-professor-of-teaching-2023/. The deadline for submitting all the application materials is December 11, 2023. Review of applications will begin following the application deadline and will continue until the position is filled.

In addition, applicants should arrange for three confidential signed letters of recommendation to be sent separately by the same date to the email address below. Applicants should ensure that referees are aware that this is a position in the Educational Leadership stream and should accordingly provide evidence with a focus on teaching and educational leadership. Enquiries addressed to Dr. Jason Lieblang, Chair of the Search Committee, c/o Carmen Radut, may be sent to admin.fyp@ubc.ca.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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

Computational Linguistics (Assistant Professor, tenure-track)

October 31, 2023

The Department of Linguistics at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Computational Linguistics to begin July 1, 2024, with appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The UBC student population is diverse and we encourage applications from individuals who reflect this diversity. We welcome applications from members of groups that have been traditionally marginalized in STEM and academia on grounds including, but not limited to: 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, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable, confidential accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Necessary Qualifications

Candidates must:

have or be near completion of a Ph.D. in Linguistics, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
demonstrate potential for high-quality research in Computational Linguistics
show the ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses, primarily in Computational Linguistics, and focusing on data-driven machine-learning methods using Python.

Desirable Qualifications

While not necessary, we especially encourage applicants who can demonstrate the following qualifications:

The ability to combine insights from Computational Linguistics / Natural Language Processing with traditional areas of linguistic enquiry.
Experience working with industry partners.

The Master of Data Science Program in Computational Linguistics

The Master of Data Science in Computational Linguistics (MDS-CL) (https://masterdatascience.ubc.ca/programs/computational-linguistics) is a joint effort between the Department of Linguistics and the Departments of Computer Science and Statistics, and is invested in training Master’s students to become professional data scientists with experience in linguistic analysis. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of both research and educational leadership faculty members in this professional program and is expected to teach courses in the MDS-CL program, as well as in the Linguistics program. As a research-stream faculty member, the candidate will also be expected to supervise students at both the Master’s and Ph.D. levels.

The Department of Linguistics at the University of British Columbia

Our department covers a broad range of subfields in linguistics, and approaches these from a variety of perspectives, with particular strengths in formal-theoretical linguistics, experimental and field linguistics, language acquisition, and computational approaches to the study of communicative behaviour. The Department is engaged in the study of the Indigenous languages of the Americas with a particular focus on the First Nations languages of western Canada and has a long history of work on African languages. See the Department website (http://www.linguistics.ubc.ca) for further details. Candidates that can bridge areas and make links with other units on campus are especially welcome.

How to Apply

Applicants are asked to provide the following, along with any additional supporting documents (max. file size 3MB per document):

a letter of application
curriculum vitae
a 1-2-page research statement
samples (up to three) of published or unpublished scholarship
a 1-2-page teaching statement, which includes mention of at least 2 courses in the MDS-CL program that the candidate is qualified to teach
record of courses taught (if not already included in the CV) and evidence of teaching effectiveness (teaching evaluations, sample syllabi, etc.)
a 1-2-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.

Application materials (except for letters of recommendation) must be submitted online at https://ling.air.arts.ubc.ca/assistant-professor-computational-linguistics-tenure-track/, by December 8, 2023.

In addition, applicants should arrange for three confidential signed letters of recommendation to be sent separately by the same date directly to: manager.ling@ubc.ca (with “Computational Linguistics Assistant Professor Search” in the subject line). Enquiries addressed to Dr. Lisa Matthewson, Chair of the Search Committee, c/o Katherine Riddell, Manager of Administration, may be sent to the same email address.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Along with salary, UBC faculty are entitled to a number of benefits including health, pension, and life insurance (https://hr.ubc.ca/benefits/benefit-plan-details).

Performance practice (Assistant Professor, tenure-track)

October 30, 2023

The Department of Theatre and Film at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in forms of Performance practice to begin July 1, 2024.

The Department’s ideal candidate is a dynamic and innovative theatre artist with experience in creative leadership roles, who can collaboratively engage with other faculty and supervise students at the BFA and MFA levels in acting and directing. The successful candidate will bring practical knowledge of theatre to deliver relevant classroom experiences and work closely with other faculty in the department to further strengthen the vision of the Department of Theatre and Film.

We are seeking a colleague to integrate into and expand our BFA/MFA offerings in acting and directing and are excited to meet theatre makers whose training and expertise would bring essential and/or innovative modalities into the classroom and the Theatre at UBC season (e.g., voice and/or movement training, dance, specific theatrical traditions like clown/commedia, devising). Additionally, the candidate will possess the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. We welcome candidates who will diversify our curriculum and our faculty in regard to traditionally marginalized groups.

Scholarly Activity: We seek a colleague with an active creative practice. Recognizing the currency that active scholars and practitioners bring to our community, ongoing and future creative work is essential and will be supported by the department.

Teaching: We value teachers who are excited about assisting students to develop their professional practice. Empathy, curiosity, and rigour are qualities that we value in colleagues who strive to support and challenge their students while working with them within a project-based environment that will periodically include directing in the Theatre at UBC season.

Service: We expect commitment to undergraduate and graduate programs, curriculum development, advising, and governance within the department, university, and the field at large.

Qualifications: MFA or PhD in Theatre, or related field, complemented by professional experience and post-secondary level teaching experience.

Situated on the beautiful Point Grey campus on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people in the culturally diverse city of Vancouver, the Department of Theatre and Film offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate programs in Theatre and Film Studies and Practice, including a BFA degree in Acting and an MFA degree in Directing. For information about the Department, visit theatrefilm.ubc.ca.

Applications must include: a letter of application outlining creative and scholarly background and philosophy/approach, as well as an outline of ongoing and future creative work; a curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy; record of courses taught (if not already included in the CV); evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., sample syllabi, student evaluations); 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 may provide links to any other supplementary support materials. Applications should be submitted online at: https://thfl.air.arts.ubc.ca/?p=1612. Review of applications will begin after December 8, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

In addition, please provide the names and contact information of three referees that could be called upon to supply confidential letters of reference on request.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Economics (tenure-track Assistant Professors)

October 26, 2023

Vancouver School of Economics – University of British Columbia

Position Type: Assistant Professor

Categories/Specialties:

Behavioural Economics
Economic Theory/Computational Economics
Political Economy

Deadline: November 30, 2023

Description:

The Vancouver School of Economics at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus invites applications for up to three (3) tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor. Starting date: July 1, 2024.

We are seeking outstanding candidates primarily in the fields of Behavioural Economics, Economic Theory/Computational Economics, and Political Economy. However, in truly exceptional cases, candidates working outside of these fields may be given consideration.

These positions offer the opportunity, where appropriate, for membership in a new research cluster on campus, called Artificial Intelligence Methods for Scientific Impact (AIM-SI). This cluster is part of UBC’s Centre for AI Decision-making and Action (CAIDA), which consists of over 100 researchers whose research leverages AI.

Qualifications: For appointment at the Assistant Professor level, the candidate must have a Ph.D. (or solid indication of imminent completion) in a relevant field and demonstrate excellence or clear promise of excellence in teaching and in research. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research, teaching, graduate supervision, and service. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants should submit their applications through EconJobMarket (https://econjobmarket.org). The application link is https://econjobmarket.org/positions/9938.The completed application on EJM will be transferred to us and processed. In addition to providing the documents below you will be asked to indicate your primary and other research fields, and whether or not you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. More detailed instructions and information about the Vancouver School of Economics (VSE) can be found on our website at https://economics.ubc.ca/about/job-opportunities/. If you have questions regarding the ad or the application procedures, please contact Ciara English (ciara.english[at]ubc[dot]ca). Other queries may be directed to VSE Director, Kevin Milligan (c/o Ciara at the same address).

Applications must include:

– A c.v. which will include a publication record and links to current research papers
– PDF versions of sample papers, including the paper you plan to present at a recruiting seminar
– Evidence of teaching effectiveness (will include a statement of teaching interests and experience. May include student evaluations of teaching, sample syllabi, if available.) For further info see instructions on VSE or EJM website.
– 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.

In addition, applicants must arrange for at least 3 confidential reference letters to be submitted directly by the referees (via EJM portal).

All application materials and reference letters should be submitted by November 30, 2023. Review of applications will begin immediately following this date. Application site will close November 30, 2023. At this point no additional documents can be submitted through econjobmarket. [note: Upon submission of your application, you will be asked to complete a UBC Faculty of Arts equity survey, which will provide data that can assist us in understanding the diversity of our applicant pool. An applicant’s participation in the equity survey is voluntary and anonymous.]