Assistant Professor - Canadian Studies Program and …, Sackville

Position Description Mount Allison University acknowledges, honours, and respects that the land named Sackville, NB is part of the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People who are the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on the land where our University is built and confirms its commitment to strengthening relationships with all Indigenous peoples.

Mount Allison University is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of equity‑deserving groups, including but not limited to racialised individuals, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute to the further diversification of our campus community.

Teaching Responsibilities The Canadian Studies program and the Department of English Literatures at Mount Allison University invite applications for a twelve‑month replacement position at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will teach five undergraduate classes in person in English and Canadian Studies, including “Introduction to Canadian Literature” (second‑year), a third‑year “Special Topics in Canadian Literature”, a co‑taught first‑year Canadian Studies course, a fourth‑year seminar in Canadian Studies, and one additional class to be determined.

Qualifications Candidates should have a PhD (or be ABD with an imminent defense date) in English (Canadian or Indigenous Literatures), or Canadian Studies, or a related field such as Cultural Studies, Indigenous Studies, Black Canadian Studies, History, etc. Applicants should describe their teaching and research experience in literary studies and interdisciplinary Canadian Studies and should be an active scholar of contemporary Canada.

Applicants will join small, active programs with opportunities for collaboration with the Centre for Indigenous and Critical Canadian Studies.

Equal Opportunity Statement All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.

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