Department of English

University of Winnipeg

Tenure Track, Assistant Professor

Global Literature pre-1800

The University of Winnipeg is in Treaty One territory and is located on the traditional territory of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. The English Department recognizes the role of the English language and English as an academic discipline in contributing to the historical and present formations of settler colonialism and imperialism in Canada and around the world. In giving expression to our Land Acknowledgement, we commit ourselves to engaging with, questioning, and challenging these formations in ways that support the decolonizing work being done by Indigenous peoples in Manitoba and elsewhere.

We invite applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons for a tenure-track position in English at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2023. This position is subject to budgetary approval. Applicants should have, at minimum, a PhD degree in English or a directly related field, and evidence of an active research program in any area of global literature published before 1800.

The Department of English, one of the largest at the University of Winnipeg, strives to develop and maintain innovative programs and small classes. Students can pursue a traditional literary studies trajectory, with the possibility of earning a 3-year, 4-year, or Honours B.A. in English, or they may specialize in Creative Writing, Young People’s Texts and Cultures, or Screen and Cultural Studies. The department houses the only M.A. Cultural Studies program in Western Canada, with participating faculty from across the university. This program offers two streams of specialization, one in Curatorial Practices and the other in Texts and Cultures.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in academic life by maintaining an active research program, contributing to curriculum development, and serving on committees. They will be expected to teach courses in the department’s undergraduate programs, including First-Year English, and develop new courses in their area of specialization that are compatible with the department’s commitment to decolonization, diversity, and inclusion. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to teach in the M.A. Cultural Studies program.

Applications must be submitted online via The University of Winnipeg’s online recruitment system. For details on how to submit your application, please visit our Human Resources Website, and, under the Employment category, choose the Faculty Employment position vacancies option: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/hr/employment.html

Candidates will need to submit PDFs of the following:

• a cover letter that speaks to the candidate’s teaching and publication record, works in progress, and teaching interests
• a 1-2 page equity, diversity, and inclusion statement, which might cover such topics as research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, and the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups; the applicant is strongly encouraged to situate themselves as teachers and knowledge producers, addressing familial, community, and/or institutional relationships that help to support, are supported by, or are otherwise relevant to their academic work
• evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as a teaching statement, sample course outlines, or (if available) teaching evaluations
• a sample publication
• any other materials that the candidate considers relevant to their application

Review of applications will begin on March 24, 2023

Consideration of applications will continue until such time as the position is filled. Please send any enquiries about the position to Dr. Doris Wolf, Chair, Department of English, at d.wolf@uwinnipeg.ca.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. In accordance with the University of Winnipeg Employment Equity and Diversity Policy and section 11 of The Human Rights Code, this position is designated for qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. Please confidentially self-identify at the time of application. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact Elieth Martinez, HR Consultant at e.martinez@uwinnipeg.ca or 204-258-2928.

The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or (204) 786-9066.

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