The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 and 6.
Position Description
The Department of Geography in the Faculty of Arts invites applications for Sessional Instructors to teach the following courses during the Fall 2020 and Winter 2021 session.* Please note that for the Fall session, the method of instruction will be online.
Fall Term (September 1 - December 31, 2020):
- GEOG 280 - Thinking Spatially in a Digital World
- UBST 461 - The Transit City
Winter Term (January 1 - April 30, 2021):
- GEOG 280 - Thinking Spatially in a Digital World
- GEOG 456 - Uneven Development
- GEOG 553 - Globalization and the City
- GEOG 565 - Spaces of Urban Politics
- GEOG 311 - The Gender City
- UBST 451 - Planning in the Canadian City
For course descriptions, please refer to the University Calendar.
Qualifications: Candidates with a completed PhD or nearly completed PhD in a relevant subject area, or equivalent education and teaching experience, and demonstrated research expertise in the relevant field.
Application Process:
All applicants must submit a current curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a statement of teaching philosophy and methods (addressing the specific goals and objectives of the course you have taught including two examples of successful strategies you have used) and tentative course outline. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the address below.
The application package should be directed to:
Dr. David Goldblum, Head
Department of Geography
University of Calgary
2500 University Dr. NW
Calgary AB T2N 1N4
Email: [email protected]
The application deadline is July 28, 2020.
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.
As per the Collective Agreement, the Department of Geography will adhere to the right of first refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments.
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
To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Arts visit Careers in the Faculty of Arts.
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.
