Sessional Instructor – W23 – Communication, Media & Film

We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III.

Position Description

The Department of Communication, Media & Film invites applications for sessional instructors to teach the following courses in Winter 2023 (Tuesday, January 3, 2023-Friday, April 28, 2023):
– ACWR 303, LEC 01 – Discipline-based Academic Writing: (Online, Asynchronous)
– ACWR 303, LEC 02 – Discipline-based Academic Writing: (Online, Asynchronous)
– ACWE 303, LEC 03 – Discipline-based Academic Writing: (Online, Asynchronous)
– ACWR 303, LEC 04 – Discipline-based Academic Writing: (Online, Asynchronous)
– COMS 363, LEC 01 – Professional & Technical Communication: (Online, Asynchronous)
– COMS 363, LEC 02 – Professional & Technical Communication: (Online, Asynchronous)
– COMS 363, LEC 03 – Professional & Technical Communication: (Online, Asynchronous)
– COMS 367, LEC 01 – Visual Communication & Culture: Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30 – 13:45 (In Person)
– COMS 381 LEC 01 – Communications History: Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00 – 11:50 (In Person)
* Supervision of graduate teaching assistants required
– COMS 393, LEC 01 – Health, Science, and Media: Crit Prespt’v: Mondays and Wednesdays 14:00 – 15:15 (In Person)
– FILM 201 – Introduction to Film Studies: LEC 01 Mondays 11:00 – 11:50, LAB B01 Mondays 12:00 – 14:45 (Open Modality)
*Supervision of graduate teaching assistants required
* Open modality – may be in person or online, synchronous
– FILM 307.7, LEC 01 – Topic in Cinema and Gender Studies: Block Week
* Block Week – January 3 – 7, 2023 (Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat.) 9:00 – 17:00 (Open Modality)
* Applicants should specify if they are interested in teaching current scheduled topic, “Funny Women” or propose alternative topic
Sample topics: Images of Women in the American 1940s, Queer Cinema, Comparative Images of Women in American & French Cinema, etc.
* Open modality – may be in person or online, synchronous
– FILM 441 – The Film Festival: LEC 01 Thursdays 9:30 – 11:20, LAB B01 Tuesdays 9:30 – 12:15 (Open Modality)
* Open modality – may be in person or online, synchronous

Position Requirements:
-PhD or MFA in a relevant discipline
-Applicants who have completed their candidacy requirements or who have equivalent professional experience may be considered
-Experience teaching undergraduate courses at a university level

For course descriptions, please refer to the University Calendar.
Please note that the courses are tentative, pending sufficient enrollments.
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:
All applicants must provide a letter specifying the course(s) and session(s) of interest (in order of preference), outlining their qualifications to teach each course. Applicants who have taught in the Department within the past two years need not provide anything further, although more information may be requested later in the selection process.

New applicants must submit:

• A current CV containing relevant teaching experience (e.g., courses taught, textbooks used, where and when taught).
• Names and contact information for 3 potential referees; and
• Teaching evaluations (if available)

Doctoral students must have successfully completed their candidacy exams prior to the beginning of the term in question for their applications to be given consideration. They should also have discussed their application with their supervisor and include a letter of support from their supervisors with their application. Those who have completed the Instructional Skills Workshop at the Teaching and Learning Centre will also be given special consideration.

Please submit your letter and any required application documents online(in pdf form) using the ‘Apply Now’ link. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The application deadline is October 11, 2022.

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.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, 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. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected] ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected] ).

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 view a listing of all available academic opportunities and to find out more about what the University of Calgary has to offer, please visit our Academic Careers website .

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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.