EN409QA Contemporary British Literature (Winter 2027)

Job summary

The instructor will deliver lectures for the course EN409Q Contemporary British Literature, covering poetry, drama, and prose from circa 1970 to the present. Responsibilities include teaching students about the social demands and complex realities of contemporary Britain.

Job details

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Arts Department: English and Film Studies Campus: Waterloo Employee Group: WLUFA Requisition ID: 11901 Position Title: EN409Q Contemporary British Literature Term: Winter 2027 (January 1-April 30) Days/Times: Tuesday, Thursday 4 – 6:50 p.m. Hours per week/Hours Total: 3/36 Mode of Delivery: In-Person Type of Instruction: Lecture Anticipated Class Size: 22 Additional Course Requirements: None Posted on: October 9, 2026 Posting ends: October 19, 2026 AI tools will be used in the hiring process: No Position Summary: Course description: an exploration of British literature from circa 1970 to the present, covering poetry, drama, and/or prose as they engage with the social demands and complex realities of an ever-changing Britain. Qualifications – Required Academic Degree: PhD Qualifications – Required Discipline: English Qualifications – Required Areas of Specialization: Qualifications – Required Professional Designation: Qualifications – Other Teaching experience at the university-level; Research expertise (dissertation, publications and/or conference presentations) in English is an asset. Salary: $10,212.40 subject to CA 25 (Compensation) Application Deadline: October 19, 2026 Submit with Application: Required for All Applicants CV (required) Candidate Application Form (CAF) Required for External Applicants Names and Contact Information for Referees Evidence of Good Teaching Verification of highest degree Teaching Dossier Applications may be addressed to: Dr. Markus Poetzsch Associate Professor and Chair Department of English and Film Studies Wilfrid Laurier University 75 University Ave West Waterloo, Ontario, CANADA N2L 3C5 To Apply: Please click the gold “Apply Now” button located on the top right hand side of the page. You will be asked to sign in if you have already created an account. If you are not a registered user you may create an account to apply to career opportunities. Once an account is created you will be able to sign in to apply for the position. 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What you’ll do

The instructor will deliver lectures for the course EN409Q Contemporary British Literature, covering poetry, drama, and prose from circa 1970 to the present. Responsibilities include teaching students about the social demands and complex realities of contemporary Britain.

Requirements

Applicants are required to hold a PhD in English. Previous university-level teaching experience and research expertise in English are considered assets.

Listed skills

• assessment · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• discipline · Preferred
• coordination · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Contemporary British Literature
• University Teaching
• Lecture Delivery
• Academic Research
• Curriculum Development
• English Literature
• Poetry Analysis
• Drama Analysis
• Prose Analysis
• Faculty Relations
• Employment Equity
• British Literature
• Immigration Law
• Research
• Teaching
• English Language
• Film Studies
• Presentations
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Education
• Science & Research
• Unclassified
• English Language / Literature Professor
• University and Higher Education Teachers
• English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
• Postsecondary Teachers

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