The Department of English invites applications for the position of Sessional Instructor to teach ENGLISH/ UPEI 1920-1: Introduction to Literature in the Winter 2024 term. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Please note: the course offered below will be taught in person, unless otherwise specified as an online course.

ENG 1920-1 – Introduction to Literature

This course introduces the major literary genres and focuses upon a selection of representative works. Students explore and discuss the elements of poetry, fiction, and drama. Class work involves lectures and discussions, with a special emphasis on writing assignments.
Three hours a week - T/ Th 11:30 – 12:45

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching as well as clear evidence of effective teaching experience in first-year university writing studies.  Minimal qualifications for eligible candidates are a Master’s degree in English. Preference will be given to applicants possessing a PhD in English.

This competition is only open to members of the Sessional Roster and Full-Time Faculty Members in the English Department.

Application Instructions: 

Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, relevant teaching evaluations or teaching dossier to:

Dr. Greg Doran, Chair
Department of English
gdoran@upei.ca.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Closing date for applications is September 28, 2023.