Crissy Giesbrecht
12-12-2012, 12:00 PM
Emily Carr University of Art + Design invites applications for a full-time tenure track position of Assistant Professor in English with EAL/ESL Specialization.
This position is situated within the Faculty of Culture + Community, which is dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the critical interplay between theory and practice within a studio environment. The successful applicant will teach 50% within the English curriculum and 50% to serve as the EAL/ESL Specialist for the Writing Centre where the faculty member will deliver one-on-one writing instruction to students with ESL needs; design and deliver workshops for ESL students and for faculty working with ESL students; and work with the Coordinator of the Writing Centre to develop support materials for both students and faculty on frequent areas of ESL concern.
Candidates must have completed a Masters degree or higher in English or other related field and have a record of successful teaching to linguistically and culturally diverse students in a post-secondary institution. Candidates must have at least two years’ experience teaching first year English literature and composition as well as some experience teaching students one-on-one in a Writing Centre or other academic support context. The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of research into theories of language acquisition, writing pedagogy and/or best practices in either or both fields. A sound understanding of the unique attributes of writing pedagogy in an art, media, and design environment would be a strong asset. While familiarity with current best practices of ESL writing pedagogy will be one of the primary determiners of success in this role, the ideal candidate will also have experience teaching the other three skills central to language acquisition - speaking, reading and listening - in an academic context. Experience teaching English in college-or university-based Academic Bridging Programs would be an asset. The successful candidate will also demonstrate an active creative and/or academic writing practice.
While the primary focus of this position is teaching, faculty are also expected to contribute to the fabric and future of the University through curriculum development and planning, participation on administrative committees, graduate student supervision, research/professional practice, and student advising as well as attendance at events that demonstrate an active engagement with the Emily Carr community.
Emily Carr University of Art + Design, established in 1925, is a world leader in education and research. Encouraging experimentation at the intersection of art, design, media and technology, our learning community merges research, critical theory and studio practice in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment. Alumni and faculty are internationally recognized as award-winning creators and thought leaders who have enormous impact on both the cultural sector and economy. We engage students, industry, and society to continuously explore and think differently about creativity and how it shapes our world. Located in beautiful and culturally rich Vancouver, British Columbia, Emily Carr attracts more than 1800 students from 60 countries to our undergraduate and graduate programs.
Letters of application should address the candidate’s expertise in teaching (in both classroom and one-on-one environments), pedagogical philosophy, current research, professional work and community service. The applicant should include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae and relevant supporting materials including a sample of recent writing. Please provide a checklist of submitted material and note that any submitted materials will not be returned. Submissions should also include the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three persons who can be contacted for a reference. Please indicate in your cover letter where you saw this posting. Electronic submission of application is preferred.
Subject to budgetary approval, we anticipate commencement in August 2013.
Please send applications (quoting Competition #F004-2012) by December 17, 2012 to hr@ecuad.ca
Human Resources Department
Emily Carr University of Art + Design
1399 Johnston Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
Phone (604) 844-3824
Fax (604) 844-3885
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All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Emily Carr University is committed to Employment equity.
This position is situated within the Faculty of Culture + Community, which is dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the critical interplay between theory and practice within a studio environment. The successful applicant will teach 50% within the English curriculum and 50% to serve as the EAL/ESL Specialist for the Writing Centre where the faculty member will deliver one-on-one writing instruction to students with ESL needs; design and deliver workshops for ESL students and for faculty working with ESL students; and work with the Coordinator of the Writing Centre to develop support materials for both students and faculty on frequent areas of ESL concern.
Candidates must have completed a Masters degree or higher in English or other related field and have a record of successful teaching to linguistically and culturally diverse students in a post-secondary institution. Candidates must have at least two years’ experience teaching first year English literature and composition as well as some experience teaching students one-on-one in a Writing Centre or other academic support context. The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of research into theories of language acquisition, writing pedagogy and/or best practices in either or both fields. A sound understanding of the unique attributes of writing pedagogy in an art, media, and design environment would be a strong asset. While familiarity with current best practices of ESL writing pedagogy will be one of the primary determiners of success in this role, the ideal candidate will also have experience teaching the other three skills central to language acquisition - speaking, reading and listening - in an academic context. Experience teaching English in college-or university-based Academic Bridging Programs would be an asset. The successful candidate will also demonstrate an active creative and/or academic writing practice.
While the primary focus of this position is teaching, faculty are also expected to contribute to the fabric and future of the University through curriculum development and planning, participation on administrative committees, graduate student supervision, research/professional practice, and student advising as well as attendance at events that demonstrate an active engagement with the Emily Carr community.
Emily Carr University of Art + Design, established in 1925, is a world leader in education and research. Encouraging experimentation at the intersection of art, design, media and technology, our learning community merges research, critical theory and studio practice in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment. Alumni and faculty are internationally recognized as award-winning creators and thought leaders who have enormous impact on both the cultural sector and economy. We engage students, industry, and society to continuously explore and think differently about creativity and how it shapes our world. Located in beautiful and culturally rich Vancouver, British Columbia, Emily Carr attracts more than 1800 students from 60 countries to our undergraduate and graduate programs.
Letters of application should address the candidate’s expertise in teaching (in both classroom and one-on-one environments), pedagogical philosophy, current research, professional work and community service. The applicant should include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae and relevant supporting materials including a sample of recent writing. Please provide a checklist of submitted material and note that any submitted materials will not be returned. Submissions should also include the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three persons who can be contacted for a reference. Please indicate in your cover letter where you saw this posting. Electronic submission of application is preferred.
Subject to budgetary approval, we anticipate commencement in August 2013.
Please send applications (quoting Competition #F004-2012) by December 17, 2012 to hr@ecuad.ca
Human Resources Department
Emily Carr University of Art + Design
1399 Johnston Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
Phone (604) 844-3824
Fax (604) 844-3885
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All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Emily Carr University is committed to Employment equity.