Sessional Instructor - Department of History - Faculty of Arts (Fall 2021)
The Department of History and Classics invites applications for a Sessional Instructor to teach the following course during Fall 2021. This appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.
HIST 2610 Britain in the Age of Revolutions
This course surveys the major political, social, and cultural developments in British history from the "Glorious Revolution" of 1688 to the age of the industrial revolution. Topics include the changing role of the monarchy, political patronage and social elites, crime and the law, radical political movements in the era of the French revolution, the growth of industrialization and its impact on working and living conditions, poverty and disease in Victorian cities, Irish nationalism, family life and "Victorian values," and imperial conflicts in India and the Crimea. Lecture: Three hours a week
Qualifications:
Successful applicants should have a minimum of a Master’s degree in History, Classics or a related discipline, and teaching and/or research experience in British history during time period specified in the course description.
Qualified applicants on the UPEI Sessional Roster of the Department of History will be given priority.
Application Instructions:
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 September 1, 2021.