University of British Columbia·Kelowna, British Columbia
The lecturer will teach eight sections per year, focusing on Canadian literature and first-year writing courses. Additionally, the role involves participating in departmental affairs, curriculum review, and committee work.
Faculty: Bargaining
UBCO | Faculty | Department of English and Cultural Studies | Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies (Jordan Stouck)
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job end date: August 31, 2027
The Department of English and Cultural Studies within the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan Campus invites applications for a full-time, one-year Lecturer position in Canadian Literature and First-Year Writing, with an expected start date of September 1, 2026, or mutually agreed time.
$70,216 per year. All positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Please email your application to recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca [recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca], with the subject line ENGL Lecturer application. Documents must be submitted in electronic format as e-mail attachments. Acceptable formats include those with a file extension of .doc, .docx, or .pdf.
New applicants must also arrange to have three confidential letters of reference emailed to recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca [recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca] with the subject line “ENGL lecturer reference letter”.
Inquiries can be sent to Dr. Jordan Stouck, Department Head, Department of English and Cultural Studies at jordan.stouck@ubc.ca [jordan.stouck@ubc.ca]
The deadline for applications is July 9, 2026.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
A PhD in the field is preferred, though ABD candidates or those with significant teaching experience will be considered. Expertise in settler Canadian literature across genres and experience teaching first-year writing are required.
Market context
Lecturer openings in British Columbia are often shaped by course coverage needs and student enrollment, especially in writing and literature programs. These roles can be competitive because departments look for a strong teaching record, subject expertise in settler Canadian literature across genres, and the ability to teach first-year writing; a PhD is preferred, though ABD candidates or those with substantial teaching experience may still be considered. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then tailor your application to show relevant teaching examples and course design experience.
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