Position Description

The Department of English Literatures at Mount Allison University is seeking applications for a three-year term position at the rank of Assistant Professor (subject to budgetary approval) in the subject area of Literature, the Environment, and Climate Change with secondary expertise in eighteenth- and/or nineteenth century literature.

The successful candidate will teach a third-year course called Literature and the Natural World, as well as courses in eighteenth- and/or nineteenth-century literature under such rubrics as ???Cultural Modernity and Its Others?۝ and ???The Enlightenment and Its Critique.?۝ As well, they will teach first- and second-year introductory and survey courses in literary analysis and history. During the term of the contract, the candidate will offer a fourth-year seminar and will be encouraged to develop a third-year genre course in an area of expertise, climate fiction for example.

In their cover letters, applicants should describe their expertise in the primary subject area named above, including their research and teaching experience.

In Place Of a Teaching Portfolio, We Ask Applicants To Submit a 1000-word Teaching Proposal That Indicates How Their Teaching Will Engage Contemporary University Students At Multiple Levels. The Proposal Should Address One Or More Of The Following

• Interdisciplinary teaching practice
• Indigenous / decolonized / anti-racist teaching and learning
• Pedagogical, therapeutic, and ethical deployments of literature
• Learning competencies and skills development
• Experiential learning
  
  

Qualified candidates will have a PhD in English, either in hand or near completion. Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the teaching proposal described above to english@mta.ca . Further materials may be requested later in the search process. Review of applications will begin January 12, 2024.

Three letters of reference from academic referees should be sent directly from the referee to english@mta.ca . Application materials should be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Literature, the Environment, and Climate Change.

Mount Allison acknowledges, honours, and respects that the land named Sackville, NB is part of the unceded territory of the Mi?۪kmaq People who are the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on the land where our University is built and confirms its commitment to strengthening relationships with all Indigenous people.

Mount Allison is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute specifically to the further diversification of our campus community.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Canadians and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.