Assistant Teaching Professor of Academic and Technical Writing

University of Victoria; Victoria; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor in the Academic and Technical Writing Program (ATWP) in the Faculty of Humanities, to commence 1 July 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and curriculum development in writing pedagogy.

Qualifications include a PhD in a relevant field, commitment to inclusive teaching, and interest in Engineering Communication or Technical Writing.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with specialization in Writing Studies and/or Rhetoric and Composition.
• Experience teaching that prioritizes student well-being and success, including historically marginalized groups.
• Interest and/or experience in Engineering Communication and/or Technical Writing.

Skills

PhD in Writing Studies/RC

Inclusive teaching

Engineering/Technical writing

Diversity and accessibility focus

Education

PhD in Writing Studies or Rhetoric & Composition

Job description

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the University of Victoria stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

The Academic and Technical Writing Program (ATWP) at the University of Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor to commence 1 July 2027. The successful candidate will be appointed into the Faculty of Humanities.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• PhD in a relevant field with specializations in one or more major areas of study in Writing Studies and/or Rhetoric and Composition;
• Experience with and support of teaching that prioritizes student well‑being and the success of students (including individuals from historically marginalized and colonized populations);
• Experience and/or interest in ongoing learning and professional development in the field of Engineering Communication and/or Technical Writing.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• A scholarly focus on writing program administration/coordination, programmatic assessment, curricular design, writing pedagogy, or related area;
• Demonstrated experience teaching technical writing at the undergraduate level;
• Demonstrated teaching experience with Indigenous students and/or research interest in Indigenous pedagogies;
• Demonstrated research interest in anti‑racist pedagogies;
• Published research in Writing Studies or a related field;
• Experience working as a professional or technical writer.

SALARY RANGE

The candidate’s qualifications, experience and overall market demand will determine a final salary offer. The salary for this position includes a competitive salary range of $100,000 - $124,000. UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves and pension plan.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To be considered, please send the following materials:

• An application letter of no more than two single‑spaced pages that addresses the full scope of the job requirements (explaining your interest in the position, relevant experience and skills, and approach to writing pedagogy);
• Indicates clearly your current legal status to work in Canada as one of the following: Canadian citizen, Canadian permanent resident, Canadian work permit holder, or person eligible to become a Canadian permanent resident.

• An up‑to‑date CV.
• The names of three references who are willing to provide letters of support for this application.
• A curated and organized teaching dossier totalling no more than 25 pages, comprising:
  • A 1‑ to 2‑page statement on your philosophy for teaching writing that includes discussion of efforts to support diversity and accessibility in the classroom;
  • A selection of documents that exemplify claims made in the teaching philosophy statement and offer evidence of helping students grow as writers in academic and/or technical writing classes. These documents may take the form of course outlines, assignment prompts, and/or other teaching materials as well as course evaluation data, teaching observations, and/or student testimonials.

Send application materials as email attachments (in Word or PDF electronic format) to [e-mail]; please put “ATWP Hiring Committee” in the subject line of your message. To be considered, application packages must be received by midnight (PDT) on September 10, 2026.

For more information, please contact Dr. Erin E. Kelly, co-chair of the Appointment Committee, by writing to [e-mail].

Please note that reference checks will be done, and background checks, including credential and degree verification, may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from historically and systemically marginalized groups.

Read our full equity statement.

The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact Faculty Relations and Academic Administration in the Office of the VP Academic and Provost at [e-mail]. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

Faculty and Librarians at the University of Victoria are governed by the provisions of the Collective Agreement. Members are represented by the University of Victoria Faculty Association (www.uvicfa.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; if you are neither a Canadian citizen nor permanent resident, please indicate if you are authorized to work in Canada, and be prepared to provide a copy of your permit authorizing same.