Offer summary

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in English required., Research expertise and publications in literature and composition preferred., Strong critical reading and writing skills necessary., Experience in teaching at the university level is an asset..

Key responsibilities:

Develop and deliver course content focused on literature and composition.

Facilitate discussions and provide feedback on written assignments.

Assess student performance and provide grades.

Engage with students in an online learning environment.

Job description

Location:

Main Campus

Session:

2026 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver

Faculty:

Faculté des arts / Faculty of Arts

Unit:

Department of English_Part Time Professors

Course Title:

Selected Topics in Literature and Composition

Course Code:

ENG1120

Section:

AM00

Course Description:

Development of critical reading skills and coherent discourse. Study of the proper use and acknowledgement of sources. Topics-based readings in multiple genres provide matter for discussion and frequent written assignments. Not repeatable for credit. Not intended for English Majors or Honours students.

Posting limited to:

Professeur à temps-partiel régulier / Regular Part-Time Professor

Date Posted:

May 15, 2025

Applications must be received BEFORE:

June 16, 2025

Expected Enrolment:

Approval date:

May 15, 2025

Number of credits:

Work Hours:

Course type:

Posting type:

Régulier / Regular

Language of instruction:

Anglais | English

Competence in second language:

N/A

Course Schedule:

Vendredi | Friday 17:30-20:30 - - ONLINE COURSE. Schedule subject to change, please consult course schedule: https://www.uottawa.ca/current-students/course-timetable

Requirements:

Ph.D (English)
Research expertise and publications in this area strongly preferred.

Additional Information and/or Comments:

An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any adaptive measures you might require. Information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. Employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training. The list of training may be modified by provincial law.

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