University of Calgary Assistant Professor of English Recruitment 2026

University of Calgary Assistant Professor of English Recruitment 2026

The University of Calgary invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of English (Teaching) position in the Department of English, Faculty of Arts.

The appointment will be offered on a limited-term basis for two years.

Position Overview

Institution: University of Calgary
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Department: English
Position: Assistant Professor of English (Teaching)
Employment Type: Full-time, limited-term
Contract Duration: 2 years
Location: Main Campus, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Job ID: 38146
Anticipated Start Date: 1 January 2027, or another mutually agreed date
Application Deadline: 26 August 2026

About the Role

The selected candidate will contribute primarily to the teaching mission of the Department of English and support high-quality undergraduate education.

The role may involve course delivery, curriculum development, student mentoring, assessment, and academic service.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate may be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate English courses

• Prepare lectures, seminars, assessments, and course materials

• Support student learning and academic development

• Design inclusive and engaging learning experiences

• Participate in curriculum and programme development

• Advise and mentor students

• Contribute to departmental and faculty service

• Support teaching innovation and educational improvement

Candidate Profile

Applicants should demonstrate:

• A PhD in English or a closely related discipline

• Strong university-level teaching experience

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness

• Excellent communication and student-engagement skills

• Ability to develop high-quality course materials

• Commitment to inclusive and student-centred education

• Capacity to contribute to a collaborative academic environment

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official University of Calgary recruitment portal using:

Job ID: 38146

Applicants should review the complete vacancy announcement for detailed qualifications, required documents, salary, benefits, and selection procedures.

Important Date

Last date to apply: 26 August 2026

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