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Sessional Instructors - Department of History and Classics - Faculty of Arts (Winter 2020) *REPOSTED*

Competition Number:
53SI19R
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of History and Classics - Faculty of Arts
Position:
Sessional Instructors
Contract:
Winter 2020

The Department of History and Classics invites applications for Sessional Instructors to teach the following courses during Winter 2020. These appointments are subject to final budgetary approval.

Winter 2020

 

HIST 2310,The Atlantic Region

This course examines Atlantic Canada from the early interactions between the Mi'kmaq and Beothuk and the Europeans in the 16th century through to the middle of the 19th century when Atlantic Canadians adopted a modern vision of democratic culture and social improvement. Topics of study will include the powerful role of folk tradition including music, ethno-religious tension, social reform movements, and the question of Confederation.

Successful applicants should have a minimum of a Master’s degree in History, or a related discipline, and teaching and/or research experience that addresses the history of the Canadian Atlantic region.

 

H3260 Canadian Social History Since World War I

This course focuses on selected themes in the lives of Canadians within their respective communities since World War I. Topics of study may include immigration and ethnicity, industrialization and urbanization, reform, labour, health, education, welfare, crime and punishment, the arts and recreation.

Successful applicants should have a minimum of a Master’s degree in History or a related discipline, and teaching and/or research experience that addresses Canadian social history.

Qualified applicants on the UPEI Sessional Roster of the Department of History will be given priority.

 

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching experience, and the names of three referees to:

Dr. James E. Moran, Chair

Department of History

University of Prince Edward Island

550 University Ave

Charlottetown, PE

C1A 4P3

email: jmoran@upei.ca

 

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Closing date for applications is August 20, 2019

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.