English - Assistant Professor (Postwar American, Graphic Literature and Contemporary Narrative Forms)

Abbotsford (King Road)
Application deadline: February 6, 2025

Job Number: J1224-0780
Status: Permanent
Open Positions: 1
Salary Scale: Faculty Scale
Hours/Week: 35
Salary: $70,437.00 - $112,872.00

Job Summary
The English department at UFV invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Postwar American fiction with a specialization in graphic literature and contemporary narrative forms. The English department is a vibrant, diverse, and student-centered department offering a range of courses with concentrations in Literature, Rhetoric, Drama, and Creative Writing. We offer a Minor and Extended Minor in English and in Creative Writing; Majors in all four concentrations; and Honours in English and in Creative Writing.

Qualifications
The successful candidate in this position will:

• Have a PhD in literature and be asked to teach introductory courses in literature and academic writing as well as introductory, intermediate, and upper division courses in their area of specialization.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement in research and writing as well as proof of undergraduate teaching excellence.
• Demonstrate experience in technology-supported teaching (e.g. hybrid, online, and computer-assisted learning) and the ability to engage students in technology-enhanced learning, along with evidence of successful teaching in face-to-face classroom settings.
• Demonstrate an aptitude for working in team situations, a collaborative and respectful approach to engaging in department business, and a dedication to active service within the department, the College of Arts, and the university as a whole.
• Commit to fostering a vibrant environment within our program and the broader community.

As a primarily teaching-oriented institution and department, we are seeking a collegial and energetic individual who has successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level and who communicates effectively with students; is strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in and out of the classroom; is qualified to instruct across a range of the undergraduate courses offered by the department; and can develop new and innovative courses. We are committed to supporting and engaging international students and the diverse classroom population at UFV. Candidates will be expected to show how they will work towards retaining a diverse student body and promote inclusion and equity across our department and the institution.

How to Apply 
Candidates should submit the following:

• Cover letter
• CV (please indicate eligibility to work legally in Canada)
• Evidence of qualifications where appropriate
• Teaching dossier including: a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course syllabi/materials, and recent student evaluations.
• Sample research writing (e.g. disssertation chapter or peer reviewed article)
• Contact information for three referees

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide three letters of reference at time of interview.

The anticipated start date of this position is August 1, 2025.

About UFV
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has four campus locations within the beautiful Fraser Valley in British Columbia. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community, and shape the future of 15,000 students.

Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer.  Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee.  Inquiries about the survey may be directed to [email protected].  Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials. 

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.