The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 and 6.
Position Description
Position title: Sessional Instructors, Winter 2022, DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
The Department of Geography in the Faculty of Arts invites applications for Sessional Instructors to teach the following courses in Winter 2022 (January 3, 2022 - April 29, 2022). Please note that course offereings are tentative, pending sufficient enrolments:
- GEOG 204: Global Environmental Change - Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays 9:00-9:50
- GEOG 584/633: Advanced Remote Sensing - Web Based
- GEOG 639: Advanced Spatial Analysis & Modeling - Web Based
- GEOG 647: Advanced Res & Appl In Geog Info Syst - Web Based
Qualifications and Required Skills:
- PhD Geography, or a related discipline**
- Experience teaching undergraduate courses at a university level
For course descriptions, please refer to the University Calendar.
For salary information, please refer to TUCFA's Collective Agreement, Schedule B. As per the Collective Agreement, the Faculty of Arts adheres to the right of first refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments.
Application Process:
Please submit your application online via the 'Apply Now' link. Please be aware that the application system only allows for up to four attachments. The four attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require you to merge documents):
- Cover letter, which must contain:
- The specific classes you would like to apply to teach
- The maximum number of classes you are willing to teach per term
- A brief outline of your qualifications for the classes applied for
- Current CV that includes the names of three academic references
- Optional teaching dossier including a teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness
Proof of completion of PhD or PhD candidacy** and reference letters will be requested before an appointment is made. Elements other than the cover letter may be omitted if they are on file with the department and current. In this case, please indicate that they are on file in your cover letter.
**Doctoral students who have passed their candidacy exams 30 days before the course begins are eligible to apply. Please indicate in your letter of application the anticipated dates for completion of the candidacy exams.
Application Deadline: December 08, 2021
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
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.
COVIDSafe Campus Strategy
The University has implemented a new Vaccination Directive that requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 1, 2022. You will be required to upload proof of vaccination prior to commencing your duties. Please review the COVIDSafe Campus website for further information and access to additional resources.
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.
