Instructor ENCW 3P73 Winter D3

Brock University; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 7,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Brock University invites applications for the role of Creative Writing Instructor. This part-time position involves teaching a blended course that includes both on-campus and online engagement. Successful candidates will possess a PhD in relevant fields and experience in teaching creative writing workshops.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Qualifications

• Demonstrated scholarly competence and current teaching experience in creative writing workshops.
• Engagement in both on-campus and online course components required.

Responsibilities

• Scheduled contact time with students and various non-classroom activities.
• Creating a course syllabus for approval by the Department Chair.

Skills

Teaching

Creative Writing

Course Development

Education

PhD in English/Creative Writing/Poetry and Poetics

Tools

TEAMS

BrightSpace

Job description

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.

We are one of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities and a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara. Brock has been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes and Statista. We are an inclusive, welcoming community that offers a wide range of career opportunities.

Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date: June 17, 2025, at 11:59 PM. This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group).

Title of Course

ENCW 3P73

Creative Writing for Digital Media

Compensation

Effective September 1, 2024 - $7,471.08 per half course (195 hours)
Effective September 1, 2024 - $14,942.17 per full course (390 hours)

Please note: Instructors employed in a 2-hour/week lecture are responsible for the first hour of seminar/lab in each course.

Duties

Duties and responsibilities will be in accordance with Article 22.01 of the Collective Agreement. The workload includes scheduled contact time with students and non-classroom activities such as lecture preparation, student consultation, grading, and course administration. Creating a course syllabus for approval by the Department Chair is also required.

Qualifications

• PhD in English/Creative Writing/Poetry and Poetics
• Demonstrated scholarly competence and current teaching experience in creative writing workshops
• The course is offered in a blended format, requiring engagement in both on-campus and online components using TEAMS or BrightSpace. Candidates should share their engagement plans with the Chair prior to finalizing an offer.

Applications

Applications are accepted until June 14, 2025, at midnight. Please include a cover letter, current resume, references, and course/performance evaluations. Members with seniority should include their seniority date in the application questionnaire.

Further Information

Contact Dr. Tim Conley, Department of English Language and Literature, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1, [e-mail]

Note

Positions depend on course enrollment and budget approval. Applicants must not exceed workload limits without prior approval, as per Article 22.04 of the Collective Agreement. The Collective Agreement is available at https://brocku.ca/human-resources/collective-agreements/.

Additional Comments

Course descriptions are available at https://calendar.brocku.ca/content.php?catoid=10&navoid=243. Academic terms run from Fall to Summer, with specific dates available on the Registrar's website.

Brock University supports flexible work arrangements and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and provide accommodations as needed. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].

We do not use AI technology in our recruitment process. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Learn more at www.brocku.ca.