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Liberal Education Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Lethbridge • Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Liberal Education Assistant Professor

Liberal Education Assistant Professor

University of Lethbridge • Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
14 hours ago
Salary
CA$86,470.00 yearly
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Position Details

Position Description

The School of Liberal Education at the University of Lethbridge invites applications for a tenure-track position in Liberal Education at the rank of Assistant Professor with a start date of January 1, 2027, subject to budgetary approval. A start date of July 1, 2027 is also possible. Hiring salary will be in the range of $86,470 to $98,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake interdisciplinary teaching and research in the School of Liberal Education. The successful candidate will develop and teach courses addressing a broad range of quantitative or science-related topics and principles to a wide variety of undergraduate students with different majors.
The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. (or a nearly completed Ph.D. with a defence date scheduled) and have a strong quantitative background. A graduate degree in a STEM discipline or in Health Sciences would be an asset. A clear demonstration of teaching proficiency as the primary instructor in one or more undergraduate courses is essential. The School is particularly interested in applicants with a background or interest in Indigenous Science, land-based learning, climate science, or environmental science.
Required Documents
An application should include:

  • A letter of application expressing interest in the position that articulates i) the candidate’s understanding of liberal education and how it relates to their potential contributions to this position; and ii) the candidate’s commitment to collegiality.
  • A curriculum vitae
  • A statement of teaching philosophy and approach (not exceeding two pages)
  • A statement of research interests (not exceeding two pages)
  • Contact information for two referees who can speak to the candidate’s achievement in or potential to contribute to teaching and research in the School of Liberal Education

The Committee will begin reviewing applications on September 15, 2026.
For inquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Harold Jansen, Dean, School of Liberal Education at libadmin@uleth.ca.
While all applications will be considered, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.
Understanding that career interruptions can have an impact on a candidate’s record of achievement, we encourage applicants to explain in their applications any impact that career interruptions have had on their record. The School of Liberal Education

Founded in 2017, the School of Liberal Education is a small unit of faculty members and instructors at the University of Lethbridge who are distinguished by their commitment to interdisciplinary teaching and research. The School’s academic staff teach a variety of undergraduate courses in liberal education to a diverse student body. Faculty members are expected to develop and maintain research programs. There are opportunities to collaborate with other faculty members across the University.
The City of Lethbridge

The city of Lethbridge has over 100,000 people and is located in Southern Alberta, not far from the Rocky Mountains and the U.S. border. Lethbridge enjoys a sunny, dry climate that is surprisingly mild, has excellent cultural and recreational amenities, and offers attractiveeconomic conditions including affordable housing. For more information see the City’s website at www.lethbridge.ca. Position Category Research
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