University College of the North Looking for English Writing Instructor TH at Thompson, MB Full Time

UCN acknowledges that we are on the
traditional territories and homelands of many
Indigenous peoples, who have existed here
since time immemorial. The First Nations in the
area that UCN serves entered into treaty
relationships with the Crown and the territory
has also become home to other Indigenous
peoples. We uphold the treaties and collaborate
with all Indigenous peoples to share truth,
reconciliation and learning.

COMPETITION NUMBER
22-039

CLOSING DATE
June 15, 2022; however, will
*_remain open until filled
_*

SALARY RANGE
Commensurate with rank,
qualifications, and experience
as per the collective
agreement.
$60,446 – $89,761 or $71,075 –
$90,461 per annum, plus
*_remoteness allowance
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PAY CLASSIFICATION
University Instructor, or
Assistant Professor
depending on
qualifications

POSITION LOCATION
Thompson, Manitoba

POSITION TYPE
Full-Time, Regular
Position

APPLY TO
University College of the
North,
Attention: Human Resources
P.O. Box 3000
Fax: (204) 623-4414
Email: hrinfo@ucn.ca (PDF
*_preferred format)
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English Writing Instructor
*Faculty of Arts, Business, and Science / Kenanow Faculty of Education
*

UCN is building better futures for a stronger North. UCN provides learning opportunities to northern
communities and its people offering more than 40 academic degree, diploma and certificate programs.
We commit to offering a safe, welcoming and inclusive work environment where innovation and creativity is
welcomed. We offer a generous Total Compensation Package with health benefits, great pension plan along
with the opportunity for personal and professional growth.

University College of the North (UCN), Manitoba’s newest post-secondary institution invites applicants for a
full-time term position in its First Year Writing and Composition courses. Responsibilities include delivering
quality instruction in courses focused on reading, inquiry, writing, and rhetoric. The ideal candidate will have
coursework or a degree in rhetoric, composition, literature, and/or English education specialty coursework;
teaching/tutoring experience in English as an Alternative Language (EAL); and/or teaching experience in
developmental and first-year English composition courses. A Master’s Degree in English or a closely related
discipline with experience teaching writing and rhetoric at the college or university level is desirable. A PhD in
English or a closely related discipline with EAL certification and experience teaching writing and rhetoric at the
college or university level is preferred. Also required are demonstrated creative and culturally relevant
instructional practices with adult and Indigenous learners, inter-cultural experience and appreciation of the
challenges facing Indigenous students, and personal experience and/or knowledge and understanding of
Indigenous culture. The ability to speak an Indigenous language is an asset as is experience working with
Indigenous literary works.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and one representative writing
sample (article-length), and should arrange for three references to submit letters on their behalf. Candidates
must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
UCN is committed to building a workforce representative of the populations we serve. Preference will be given
to qualified Indigenous candidates. Applicants are invited to indicate in their cover letter or resume if they are
from any of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, or women
and men in non-traditional roles. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of
the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources.
Please indicate in your subject line the competition number for which you are applying
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Application
materials, including
references, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Legislation
(Manitoba).
For more information and other employment opportunities, visit www.ucn.ca

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $71,075.00-$90,461.00 per year