12-month Lecturer Position in the UBC Department of Sociology and Vantage College
The University of British Columbia, Vancouver invites applications for a full-time 12-month lecturer position in the Department of Sociology (https://soci.ubc.ca/) and in Vantage College, the University’s international program (http://vantagecollege.ubc.ca). The anticipated start date for the position is July 1, 2016. This position offers the opportunity to pursue teaching at the university level, while engaging in innovative curriculum design and pedagogy in a collaborative teaching and learning community.
While the Lecturer’s academic appointment will be in the Department of Sociology, s/he will be expected to dedicate about 2/3 of teaching and service workload to the UBC Vantage College program. UBC Vantage College offers first-year curriculum in a cohort learning model to academically strong international students whose English language proficiency does not yet meet the English language requirements for direct admission into UBC. Students take first year credit-bearing courses in Arts, Science, Engineering, or Management before transferring into second year in their degree program. The primary goals of the Vantage College curriculum are (1) to encourage students’ cultural, linguistic, and academic engagement in disciplinary communities and (2) to maximize students’ successful transition to year two in the Faculties of Arts, Science, Applied Science, or Management. The Vantage One program provides sections of Sociology 100A, Sociology 100B, and Vantage (VANT) project courses. Vantage College instructors work with peers from departments across faculties to develop, implement, and share innovative teaching practices and curricula. In addition, the appointee will teach sections of Sociology 101 and 102 in the Department of Sociology.
Candidates must have a PhD before commencing the position (or provide solid indication of imminent completion prior to the position start date) and experience teaching undergraduate courses in Sociology. Experience working with additional language learners or international students is expected. Proven ability and experience working in collaborative team teaching environments is expected. Individuals with strong commitments to and demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, curriculum development, and course design are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an excellent record of teaching and service.
This is a full-time, one-year appointment (non-tenure track), with the possibility of renewal on a yearly basis subject to availability of funds and demonstrated excellence in teaching and service. The successful candidate will be expected to carry a teaching load of 24 credits plus service, and to work closely with other members of the instructional team at UBC Vantage College and Sociology. Specifically, the selected candidate will be expected to contribute to curriculum and materials development, collaborate with instructors in both units, and contribute to each unit through service on committees. The 24-credit teaching load will be assigned across the period of appointment, typically with the majority of the load distributed in the Winter session and some teaching in Summer session, as determined by the needs of the College and the Department. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
Applications are to be submitted online through the UBC Faculty Careers website at: www.facultycareers.ubc.ca/22647. Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents by March 15, 2016 in the order listed: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests and orientation, and evidence of teaching abilities and effectiveness (course outlines, student evaluations, etc.). In addition, applicants should arrange to have 3 confidential letters of reference emailed by their referees to soci.head@ubc.ca for receipt by this same deadline. Enquiries may also be sent to the same email address; please indicate in the subject line: “Vantage College/Sociology Position.” Review of applications will begin soon after March 15 and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will, however, be given priority.
