The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 and 6.
Position Description
Applications are invited to teach the following course in the upcoming Fall 2020 session in the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures.*
INDL 301.04 L01 - Indigenous Language I (Stoney)
Thursdays 15:30-18:15
'Primary emphasis on the acquisition of conversational skills and vocabulary' (Calendar description)
Qualifications: Candidates with a post-secondary certificate in teaching Stoney will be given preference. The successful candidate must show evidence of strong previous teaching performance or show the potential for excellent teaching ability.
The University of Calgary will use online modes of course delivery in the fall term. The instructor of this course should be comfortable with online modes of course delivery and students' remote learning. The instructor will be responsible for thoughtful course design and meaningful opportunities for student engagement. In support of these teaching and learning efforts, The University of Calgary offers regular workshops https://taylorinstitute.ucalgary.ca/teaching-continuity/find-a-session, support for offering courses online, https://taylorinstitute.ucalgary.ca/teaching-continuity, and resources for designing online courses https://taylorinstitute.ucalgary.ca/resources/online-learning.
Application Details: Qualified applicants interested in teaching the courses should submit a complete application if the School of LLLC does not already have it on file: a cover letter addressed to Dr. Dennis Storoshenko, Chair of the Division of Linguistics (including a short description of topics you would cover in the course, and relevant teaching experience), a current curriculum vitae, a tentative outline of the course (outlines are available on the department's website and can be used as models for your own), course syllabi (courses previously taught), and teaching evaluations, if available. Materials should be submitted electronically in .pdf format to the email address below. Applicants should also arrange to have 3 letters of recommendation sent directly to the email address below. At least 1 of the 3 letters must directly address the applicant's teaching ability.
Graduate students are eligible to apply for sessional instructor positions only if they have been given permission by their supervisor. (If the supervisor is providing a letter of reference please ask that they indicate consent as part of their letter. Otherwise, ask them to provide a separate written statement). Student applicants are strongly encouraged to take an instructional skills workshop, such as the one offered at the UofC's Teaching and Learning Centre.
The application package should be directed to [email protected]. It is strongly preferred that the application package should be directed to [email protected], rather than through the careers site web application.
The application deadline is July 21, 2020.
Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Hiring Committee may need to access the teaching evaluation results (including USRIs) for those who have taught at the University of Calgary before, as part of the selection process. By submitting your application, you have given consent for the Hiring Committee to review your USRI(s).
For more information on the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures and the University of Calgary, please visit our website at: slllc.ucalgary.ca
The amount of remuneration is calculated according to the Collective Agreement, Schedule B. Please see the Faculty Association's website at http://www.ucalgary.ca/TUCFA for further information regarding conditions of employment and remuneration.
We thank you for your application. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
*All courses are subject to budgetary approval. An offer of a Term Certain Sessional Instructor appointment may be cancelled in whole or in part by the Governors prior to the commencement of the appointment term (23.10 in the Collective Agreement)
The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
Additional Information
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About the University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
