The Department of Psychology at York University (http://psyc.info.yorku.ca) invites applications for a full-time alternate stream (teaching-focused) tenure track position at the Assistant Lecturer rank in Critical Thinking, Writing, and Communication to commence July 1, 2017.  Core responsibilities will include teaching and overseeing newly developed courses including Writing in Psychology (introductory level) and Critical Thinking in Psychology (upper-level).

Candidates with a doctoral degree in Psychology or a related field (such as Education) are invited to apply. Applicants must have experience teaching at the undergraduate level and must demonstrate excellence, or the promise of excellence, in the teaching of writing and/or critical thinking to undergraduate students. The ideal applicant will have experience with innovative teaching methods as well as research expertise in pedagogy.  Additional experience with curriculum development would be an asset. This position will primarily involve undergraduate teaching. Pedagogical innovation in high priority areas such as experiential education and technology enhanced learning is an asset.  Applicants should also provide evidence of an ability to work collaboratively, as the selected candidate will be expected to contribute through service to the Department, Faculty, and University, and show leadership in our undergraduate program.

York is Canada’s third largest university, located in Toronto Ontario, with a rich diversity of perspectives and a strong sense of social responsibility that sets it apart. Our Psychology Department is ranked among the top 100 in the world according to 2016 QS World Rankings.

A cover letter of application, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, samples of academic writing and a teaching dossier (that includes a teaching statement, course outline(s) from previously taught courses, and teaching evaluations) should be uploaded into a single .pdf file and sent by December 15, 2016 to email: psycjobs@yorku.ca. Arrangements should be made for three confidential letters of reference to be submitted to the same email and addressed to Chair, Psychology Search Committee, 296 Behavioural Science Building, Department of Psychology, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON, Canada M3J 1P3. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval. York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The AA program, which applies to Aboriginal people, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women, can be found at http://www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or by calling the AA office at 416-736-5713. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

The English Department at Mount Saint Vincent University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Writing Studies at the Assistant Professor level starting July 1, 2017.

The Description

The department houses a Writing Minor that encompasses rhetoric, editing, and writing theory in addition to composition and creative writing. The successful applicant will be required to coordinate and develop the Writing programme in consultation with the Chair and, as part of a regular teaching load, to teach an upper-level course in writing theory and to develop and teach online courses in writing. Applicants must have a PhD in Writing Studies, Rhetoric, or Creative Writing. We are particularly interested in candidates specializing in writing theory. Demonstrated research competency is required. Documented experience and expertise in teaching undergraduate courses at all levels and in online course development are assets.

The English Department has a dynamic undergraduate programme and a strong record of excellence in teaching and research. Duties will include teaching undergraduate Writing courses at all levels, maintaining an active research programme, and participating in collegial service.

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy), a statement of current and future research interests, and contact information for three references. The department will begin considering applications on January 16, 2017. All positions remain open until filled.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Agreement with the Mount Saint Vincent University Faculty Association. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Send applications by mail or email:

Dr. Reina Green, Chair
English Department
Mount Saint Vincent University 166 Bedford Highway
Halifax, NS B3M 2J6
reina.green@msvu.ca

The Learning Specialists Association of Canada invites proposals for workshops, panels, and information sessions at our 2017 national conference.

Examples of broad topics include supporting transition from high school to post-secondary education; non-traditional students; assessment; learning centre coordination and management; learning disabilities; learning strategies; peer assisted learning and supplemental instruction; student resources; and, writing.

Proposals are due on December 15th, 2016.

More information is available here.

For a summary of the recent relaunch event for the Canadian Journal for Studies in Discourse and Writing/Rédactologie at SFU in downtown Vancouver, see the Storify made by Dr. Katja Thieme, Arts Studies in Research and Writing, Department of English, UBC:

Working in Writing & Discourse Studies in Canada: Relaunch of Canadian Journal for Studies in Discourse and Writing/Rédactologie (CJSDW/R)

Many thanks to Katja for capturing an event that so many of us were sorry to miss!

Planning for the 2017 CASDW Annual Conference is under way.

Dates: May 27-29, 2017

Location: Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario

The call for proposals will be coming soon, but in the meantime mark your calendars. The deadline for proposals will be mid-January.