Lecturer

University of British Columbia • Kelowna, BC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of English and Cultural Studies within the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan Campus invites applications for a full-time, one-year Lecturer position in Canadian Literature and First-Year Writing. The position has an expected start date of September 1, 2026, or a mutually agreed upon time. The role involves teaching eight sections per year, with one or two sections taught in the summer terms. The successful candidate will teach Canadian literature courses at the second, third, and fourth-year levels, as well as first-year literature-composition courses. Expertise in teaching across genres in settler Canadian literature and first-year writing is required. Specific courses may include ENGL 222: Literature in Canada, ENGL 333: Canadian Fiction, and ENGL 470: Canadian Studies, along with first-year English sections. Delivery modes are normally in-person. While primarily a teaching position, lecturers are expected to participate in departmental affairs, fulfill service obligations, attend meetings, and participate in program activities. Responsibilities also include assistance with curriculum review and course design, and committee work as determined by the Head.

Requirements

• PhD in the field (preferred), ABD or considerable teaching experience will be considered.
• Experience teaching at the post-secondary level.
• Expertise teaching across genres in settler Canadian literature.
• Experience in teaching first-year writing.

Responsibilities

• Teach Canadian literature courses at the second, third and fourth year level.
• Teach first-year literature-composition courses.
• Teach Canadian literature courses at the second, third and fourth year level, along with first-year literature-composition courses.
• Participate fully in the affairs of their departments.
• Fulfill service obligations to the University and community.
• Attend meetings and participate in the activities of the program.
• Assistance with curriculum review and design of courses.
• Committee work, as determined by the Head.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree