Instructor ENGL 3P32 Winter D3

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

Job summary

Brock University is hiring a part-time instructor for the course ENGL 3P32: British Romanticism II. The position requires a PhD in English Literature or near completion, along with successful teaching experience and competency in the subject matter. Responsibilities include delivering lectures, preparing course material, and assessing student performance. Applications are open until June 17, 2025.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• PhD completed or near completion in English Literature.
• Demonstrated scholarly competency in British Romantic literature.
• Successful teaching experience at the post-secondary level.

Responsibilities

• Scheduled contact time, preparation, student consultation, grading.
• Creating a course syllabus for approval by the Department Chair.

Skills

Teaching experience

Scholarly competency in British Romantic literature

Education

PhD in English Literature or near completion

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, compiled by Forbes and Statista. We are an inclusive, welcoming community that offers a wide range of unique career opportunities.

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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

ENGL 3P32

British Romanticism II

Compensation

Effective September 1, 2024 - $7,471.08 per half course (195 hours nominally)

Effective September 1, 2024 - $14,942.17 per full course (390 hours nominally)

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

Duties

Responsibilities align with Article 22.01 of the Collective Agreement. Duties include scheduled contact time, preparation, student consultation, grading, course administration, and creating a course syllabus for approval by the Department Chair.

Qualifications

• A PhD completed or near completion in English Literature (defense date set)
• Demonstrated scholarly competency and currency in British Romantic literature (ca. 1780-1840)
• Successful teaching experience in literary studies at the post-secondary level

Applications

Applications accepted until June 17, 2025, at midnight. Please include a cover letter, current resume, references, and course/performance evaluations. Seniority details can be provided in the application questionnaire.

Additional Notes

Positions depend on course enrolments and budget approval. Applicants must not exceed maximum weekly hours per the Employment Standards Act unless prior approval is obtained. The Collective Agreement governs various part-time positions. Access the agreement at https://brocku.ca/human-resources/collective-agreements/.

Course descriptions are available at https://calendar.brocku.ca/content.php?catoid=10&navoid=243. Academic terms are Fall (September-December), Winter (January-April), Spring (May-July), and Summer (July-August). Exact dates are on the Registrar's timetable https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration.

Brock University offers flexible work arrangements and is committed to a respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We encourage applications from diverse and underrepresented groups and support accommodation requests per our Employment Accommodation Policy. Contact [e-mail] for disability accommodations.

We do not use AI technology in our recruitment process. We thank all applicants; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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