Sessional Lecturer posting

March 12, 2026

Fall 2026 (Sept - Dec) or Spring 2027 (Jan - April)

CUPE LOCAL 4163 (Component 3)

The Faculty of Humanities is requesting expressions of interest to teach one or more courses
on topics relating to Scottish studies. 

 

The department through which the course will be offered is open. Course content must focus on Scottish studies but could fall under a number of Humanities departments, including English, History, Philosophy, Gender Studies etc. 

 

Topics might include: Scottish literature, poetry, fiction, philosophy, history, culture, film, media, food, religion, gender roles, Medieval culture etc.

 

Proposed courses can be at the first-, second-, or third-year level.  Class caps will be a minimum of 45.

Applications should include a cover letter and a copy of your curriculum vitae.  In the cover letter please include a title and a 250 - 500 word description of the proposed course.

Applications should be addressed to:
Dr. Lisa Surridge
Associate Dean Academic, Faculty of Humanities
University of Victoria
 
Please send applications to Theresa Gallant at tgallant@uvic.ca.

 

Funding for these courses is generously provided by the Hugh Campbell and Marion Alice Small endowment for Scottish Studies.

The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. The University’s full equity statement is located at: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.

The salary range for this position is $7072 - $8644 including vacation pay.  This salary is subject to adjustment with a ratified Collective Agreement.

We will accept expressions of interest on an ongoing basis.