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Current postings

Department of Writing Employment Opportunities – 2023/2024 Sessional Instructor Postings for CUPE 4163 (Component 3)

The Department of Writing is requesting expressions of interest for the sessional assignments listed below.
Please submit current Curriculum Vitae to:
Kevin Kerr
writingchair@uvic.ca 

WRIT 202A – Introduction to Fiction Workshop (maximum enrollment: 30 students)

1.5 units, September – December 2023
A lecture and seminar in the writing and workshopping of fiction.
The course format is in-person.
The fixed weekly hours are: Tuesdays 9:30-12:30

WRIT 202B – Fiction Workshop (maximum enrollment: 15 students)

1.5 units, January – April 2024
The fixed weekly hours are: Tuesdays 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement

The University reserves the right to fill additional teaching positions from the pool of applicants for this posting.

Posting date: Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023

Closing date: Tuesday, June 6th, 2023

All positions are subject to enrollment and budgetary approval.