English - Candidate Pool (Winter 2027)

Dawson College; Montreal; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawson College in Montreal is seeking an English literature instructor to join our teaching staff and participate in regular duties as well as potential temporary opportunities. The role requires strong English language skills and a Master’s degree in English or an equivalent program with a focus on literary analysis.

Responsibilities include engaging in pedagogical days, attending departmental meetings, and guiding student activities such as field trips and the year-end Graduate Exhibition,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English (or equivalent Master’s degree with a focus on literary and textual analysis)
• Excellent English communication skills

Responsibilities

• Involvement in pedagogical days organized by the College
• Participation in departmental meetings
• Involvement in student-focused activities such as field trips, competitions, and year-end Graduate Exhibition
• Performing other department related administrative duties

Skills

Excellent English communication skills

Education

Master's degree in English / equivalent

Job description

Applying to the Candidate Pool will keep your application on file for six (6) months. We may pre-screen candidates for temporary employment opportunities that arise.

Job description and tasks

In addition to regular teaching responsibilities, the role also includes:

• Involvement in pedagogical days organized by the College
• Participation in departmental meetings
• Involvement in student-focused activities such as field trips, competitions, and year-end Graduate Exhibition.
• Performing other department related administrative duties

Required Qualifications

• Master's degreein English (or an equivalent Master's degreewith a focus on literary and textual analysis plus a BA in English)

* Equivalent Master's degrees may include but are not limited to Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, Film Studies, American Studies, Canadian Studies, Theatre, English and Publishing, Rhetoric and Composition, Ethnic Studies, Literary and Textual Studies, Comparative Literature, Digital Humanities, Literary Translation, or other relevant graduate degrees.

• Excellent English communication skills

* Please include a rationale in your cover letter that outlines how your studies, teaching experience, or research prepare you to teach literature in English at the CEGEP level.

Assets

• General Knowledge of French
• TESL certificate
• Teaching experience at the College level

Comments

Dawson College adheres to an equal access employment program and, as such, encourages women, Indigenous peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.Dawson College is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities and encourages candidates to self-identify during the application process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Dawson College, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information on the College, the discipline/department or programs offered, please refer to our web site.