York University, Glendon College - The Department of English invites applications for a one-year alternate-stream contractually limited appointment at the rank of Sessional Assistant Lecturer, with the possibility of renewal, to commence July 1, 2016.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in English with a specialization in Canadian literature, and be able to teach Transatlantic (British and American) literatures of the 20th century. The ability to teach courses in postcolonial literatures will be deemed a significant asset. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence, or promise of excellence, in teaching. A record of scholarly work will be considered an asset. Given Glendon's bilingual mandate, the selected candidate must also be able to participate actively in College-wide service activities which take place in both French and English.
Glendon College, York University's bilingual (English-French) Faculty, comprises about 2700 students on a scenic campus in the heart of the cosmopolitan city of Toronto. Glendon is committed to high quality teaching in the tradition of the liberal arts and offers a unique undergraduate academic experience for students within one of Canada's largest research universities. For information about Glendon and its particular programs, please consult the Faculty webpage at www.glendon.yorku.ca.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All positions at York University are subject to budgetary approval.
York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The AA program, which applies to Aboriginal people, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women, can be found at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or by calling the AA office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Temporary entry for citizens of the U.S.A. and Mexico may apply per the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) or citizens of Chile may apply per the provisions of the Canada Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA).
Applicants should submit, in paper format or electronically, a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier (e.g. teaching philosophy, evaluations, course outlines), and arrange to have three signed confidential letters of reference (at least two of which should address teaching) sent to: Chair of Search Committee, Department of English, Glendon College, York University, 2275 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4N 3M6, or by email to the English Department's Administrative Assistant at pmunoz@glendon.yorku.ca.
The application deadline has been extended to February 29, 2016.
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