Sessional Instructor: ARTS 503, Winter 2027, Faculty of Arts

Job summary

Teach lectures for ARTS 503, a three-unit multidisciplinary capstone seminar, and perform associated course duties during the Winter 2027 term. Support students as they complete and present individual research projects integrating their multidisciplinary degree program's primary and secondary focus.

Job details

Description Sessional Instructor: ARTS 503, Faculty of Arts The Faculty of Arts, Interdisciplinary Programs (IDP), invites applications for a Winter 2027 Term Sessional Instructor. The successful candidate will have responsibilities for lecture instruction and any other associated duties for this 3-unit course during the Winter 2027 term. ARTS 503 - Multidisciplinary Capstone Participation in a seminar focused on completing and presenting individual research projects that integrate the primary and secondary focus within a student's multidisciplinary degree program. For course descriptions, please refer to the University Calendar. Winter 2027 Term Dates: Monday, January 4, 2027, to Friday, April 30, 2027. Teaching Schedule: Tuesdays, 2:00-4:45 PM Qualifications: A graduate degree in a related discipline appropriate to multidisciplinary studies, or similar background. Experience teaching undergraduate students in a university setting required. Experience supporting students with the academic transition to individual research projects. A commitment to inclusive teaching practices that promote the student experience Experience with the Desire 2 Learn (D2L) course management system is an asset. Evidence of commitment to flexible, inclusive, and accessible teaching practices, knowledge of best practices for assessments, and techniques for engaging students will be considered assets. Application Process: All applicants must provide a letter outlining their qualifications to teach the course. Applicants who have taught in the Faculty within the past two years need not provide anything further. More information may be requested later in the selection process. New applicants must submit: A current CV containing relevant teaching experience (e.g., courses taught, textbooks used, where and when taught). Names and contact information for 3 potential referees; and Teaching evaluations (if available) NOTE: Applicants who have taught as a sessional instructor in the Faculty of Arts within the past two years may choose to only submit a cover letter and current CV. Doctoral students must have successfully completed their candidacy exams prior to the beginning of the term in question for their applications to be given consideration. They should also have discussed their application with their supervisor and include a letter of support from their supervisors with their application. Those who have completed the Instructional Skills Workshop at the Teaching and Learning Centre will also be given special consideration. Please submit your letter and any required application documents online (in pdf form) using the "Apply Now" link. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application Deadline: November 4, 2026. Remuneration is calculated according to the Collective Agreement, Schedule B. Please see the Faculty Association's website at www.tucfa.com for further information regarding conditions of employment and remuneration. As per the Collective Agreement, the Faculty of Arts adheres to the right of first refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments. Thank you for submitting your online application. Only those candidates chosen to proceed in the selection process will be contacted. The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. 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In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No) The terms and conditions of this appointment, including salary, are governed by the collective agreement between the Faculty Association of the University of Calgary and the Governors of the University of Calgary. Detailed information is available here. For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Arts, click here. About The University Of Calgary UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. 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What you’ll do

Teach lectures for ARTS 503, a three-unit multidisciplinary capstone seminar, and perform associated course duties during the Winter 2027 term. Support students as they complete and present individual research projects integrating their multidisciplinary degree program's primary and secondary focus.

Requirements

Applicants must have a graduate degree in a related discipline appropriate to multidisciplinary studies, or a similar background, and university-level undergraduate teaching experience. Experience supporting students transitioning to individual research projects is required; inclusive teaching is expected, while D2L experience and demonstrated flexible, accessible teaching and assessment practices are assets.

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Resident · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred
• discipline · Preferred
• email · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Lecture Instruction
• Undergraduate Teaching
• Multidisciplinary Studies
• Research Project Support
• Inclusive Teaching
• Accessible Teaching
• Flexible Teaching Practices
• Assessment Design
• Student Engagement
• Desire2Learn (D2L)

Job areas

• Education

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