Limited Term Contract Instructor, History
The History Department at Vancouver Island University offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with the option of a Major or Minor in a variety of areas of study that reflect the diversity and wide-ranging expertise of our faculty, with particular focus on the history of: Canada, Europe, the United States, and Popular Culture. All members of the department are committed to excellence in teaching and learning, service and research. We strive to provide a learner-centred environment that fosters the intellectual growth and development of our students. Small class sizes, a collegial atmosphere, and the personal mentoring of students are hallmarks of our work environment.
Duties:
The Department of History at Vancouver Island University invites applications for a Limited Term 0.75 FTE position to teach six courses in Canadian History, Canadian Women's History, and North American Popular Culture.
The courses are:
- HIST 113: Canada since 1945 - New and Changing Identities;
- HIST 114:Canadian Women's History to 1920;
- HIST 115: Women in Canada since 1920;
- HIST 207: North American Popular Culture Before World War II;
- HIST 355: Topics in Canadian History;
- HIST 479: Topics in Comparative History.
At least four of these courses will be taught in-person on our Nanaimo campus, with no more than two to be offered online (asynchronous).
HIST 355 and HIST 479 are upper-level topics courses that may be catered to suit the candidate's research expertise. Please indicate in your cover letter what topic in Canadian history (355) and Comparative history (479) you would offer, in consultation with the department's current course offerings.
Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning and student success through scholarship and institutional service. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.
Required Qualifications:
ABD in History from an accredited institution.
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in History from an accredited institution and recent and relevant undergraduate teaching experience.
VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.
Note:
- Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
- All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
- Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.
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