2024 / 25, Fall & Winter Terms, Course-Based Contract Opportunities – Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts is seeking qualified Contract Academic Staff (CAS) to teach the following courses at the Brandon University Campus for the 2024-25 Fall and Winter terms. These courses may be delivered in an online synchronous format, but preference will be given to a qualified candidate who will teach in-person. Please apply by submitting a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching attainment, copies of transcripts, indication of Canadian citizenship or immigration status, and the names and contact information of three referees in a single pdf file to the Office of the Dean of Arts. The courses will run based on sufficient enrollment and budgetary approval. For exact course times, please consult the Registration Guide at https : / / www.brandonu.ca / registration / .

Qualifications : Applicants must have successful teaching experience and relevant expertise in the specified area. They will hold a Master’s Degree in a related field, and those holding a Ph.D. or who are at the ABD stage may be preferred. Relevant professional experience will also be considered and applicants may seek to establish an experiential or traditional knowledge equivalency to graduate degrees. More information on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials is available through the Dean’s Office.

Salary : $6,901.00 per 3 credit hour course

Application deadline : A review of applications will begin June 11th, 2024, and the posting will remain open until positions are filled.

Term :

Fall – September 4 – December 5, 2024

Winter – January 7 – April 4, 2025

Please apply to the Office of the Dean of Arts at [email protected] and indicate for which course(s) you are applying.

English, Drama, & Creative Writing

20.164 Introduction to Stage Performance – WINTER

This survey introduces students to a rich variety of fiction, poetry, and drama in English, with focus on particular nations or cultural themes. Each section of the course is unique and is designed for students to learn the vocabulary of literary studies. The course emphasizes writing skills, with at least three essay assignments, and students will receive help, wherever needed, in planning, developing, and writing effective essays. Credit cannot be held for both this course and 30 : 161 or 30 : 162.

30.145 Contemporary Literature – FALL / WINTER

This survey introduces students to a rich variety of fiction, poetry, and drama in English, with focus on particular nations or cultural themes. Each section of the course is unique and is designed for students to learn the vocabulary of literary studies. The course emphasizes writing skills, with at least three essay assignments, and students will receive help, wherever needed, in planning, developing, and writing effective essays. 3 lecture hours per week, one term.

30.451 Jane Austen – WINTER

This seminar course provides an opportunity to study Jane Austen’s fiction with focus and concentration, examining her contributions to the novel form and to women’s writing. We will take a cultural, historical, and feminist approach to Austen’s writing, interpreting her work within the context of the Regency period in order to explore her reactions to her historical and cultural moment. We may take a brief look at some of her minor or incomplete works, but we will spend most of the course on her full-length novels, exploring her texts as individual works, while also considering intersections and departures among her novels in order to understand more fully Austen’s complexities. We may also give a little time to considering recent cinematic adaptations or reworkings inspired by Austen. Cross-registered with (Gender & Women’s Studies) 36 : 451. 3 lecture hours per week, one term.

History

68.151 Introduction to Native Studies – FALL / WINTER

A basic course designed to acquaint the student with the area of Native Studies. Native Studies I covers the relationship between the Indigenous Peoples of Canada and the Canadian Government, including Treaties, the Indian Act, Reserve systems, political and constitutional questions, family issues, education, health care, economic development, the justice system and land claims. 3 lecture hours per week, one term.

68.NAT.259 Intermediate Dakota – FALL

This course is a continuation of 68 : 172. It assumes basic speaking ability. 3 lecture hours per week, 1 laboratory hour per week, one term.

68.NAT.394 Advanced Dakota – WINTER

This course is a continuation of 68 : 259. It assumes basic speaking ability, emphasizes phonetic and grammatical structure, and presents the knowledge necessary for effective teaching of the language. Students will also be introduced to the growing body of scholarship dealing with the realization of critically endangered Indigenous languages. This includes an examination of diverse immersion programs and curriculum design projects. As part of this course, students will be expected to develop an instructional module appropriate for a 100 level Dakota language course. 3 lecture hours per week, one term.

68.NAT.155 Introduction to the Cree Language I – FALL

This course develops basic proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading and writing Cree, as well as some knowledge of its phonetic and grammatical structure. Cross-registered with (Francophone Studies & languages)

58 : NAT : 155. 3 lecture hours per week, one term.

68.NAT.156 Introduction to the Cree Language II – WINTER

A continuation of 68 : 155. 3 lecture hours per week, one term.

68.NAT.258 Intermediate Cree – FALL

This course is a continuation of 68 : 156. It assumes basic speaking ability, emphasizes phonetic and grammatical structure, and develops skills in reading and writing the language. 3 lecture hours per week, one term.

68.NAT.395 Advanced Cree – WINTER

This course is a continuation of 68 : 156. It assumes basic speaking ability, emphasizes phonetic and grammatical structure, and develops skills in reading and writing the language. 3 lecture hours per week, one term.

68.NAT.140 Michif I – FALL

The goal of this course is to develop reading, punctuation and conversational skills in the Michif language. This will give the student basic comprehension in the Michif language. This course is designed for students with little or no knowledge of Michif. 3 lecture hours per week, one term.

68.NAT.142 Michif II – WINTER

Continuation of grammar studies in 68 : 140. This course will further develop speaking and comprehensive skills within a Michif cultural context. Students will also continue with the study of Métis culture as it pertains to the language. 3 lecture hours per week, one term.

Issued June 5, 2024

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at [email protected]. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.