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DAL

Position Title Part-Time Academic – ENGL 1111.03: University Writing – Fall 2025
Posting Number PTAP2943P
Department/Unit English
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
To teach English 1111.03: University Writing, in the Fall term (September-December 2025). Classes will be held Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:35-9:25am with tutorials replacing some Friday classes. The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures, supervision of three teaching assistants, test preparation and evaluation, and grading the final exam. The part-time academic should also be available for two hours per week for consultation with students. The position reports to the Chair of the Department.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in English or be in the final stages of a Ph.D. program. Previous experience teaching at the university level is required.
Salary Range/Pay Rate As per CUPE Collective Agreement
Additional Information
All applications should include a curriculum vitae, two confidential letters of reference and evidence of teaching effectiveness. For each part-time academic the Chair will conduct an annual assessment of teaching performance, based on student ratings of instruction and may also include classroom observation, conducted either by the Chair or a representative from the Centre for Learning and Teaching with reasonable advance notice.
All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment September-December 2025
Open Date
Close Date 07/09/2025
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18939

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  2. Teaching Dossier
  3. List of referees

Optional Documents

  1. Cover Letter
MSVU

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Department/Faculty: English
Course Name: The Writing Process: Theory and Practice
Course Code: WRIT 1120 19
Academic Term: Winter
Class Timetable: MW  6:00PM – 7:15PM Sync. Online
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 1/7/2026
End Date: 4/21/2026

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Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have either a graduate degree in English,
Rhetoric and Composition, or a field related to the course content or
equivalent professional certification. In addition, successful applicants
must have demonstrated commitment to and satisfactory experience in the
teaching of writing in English at the first-year university level, as well
as satisfactory experience with online course design and delivery.WRIT 1120 is a coordinated multi-section course and appointees will work
according to the WRIT 1120 Course Guidelines and under the supervision of
the English Department’s Writing Coordinator. Course design and evaluation
methods will be in accordance with university and English Department
policies.
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Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
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How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Diane Piccitto, Dept. of English
Email: Tracy.McDonald@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 7/2/2025
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Department/Faculty: English
Course Name: The Writing Process: Theory and Practice
Course Code: WRIT 1120 18
Academic Term: Fall
Class Timetable: TTH  6:00PM – 7:15PM Sync. Online
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 9/3/2025
End Date: 12/15/2025
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Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have either a graduate degree in English,
Rhetoric and Composition, or a field related to the course content or
equivalent professional certification. In addition, successful applicants
must have demonstrated commitment to and satisfactory experience in the
teaching of writing in English at the first-year university level, as well
as satisfactory experience with online course design and delivery.

WRIT 1120 is a coordinated multi-section course and appointees will work
according to the WRIT 1120 Course Guidelines and under the supervision of
the English Department’s Writing Coordinator. Course design and evaluation
methods will be in accordance with university and English Department
policies.
—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:

—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Diane Piccitto, Dept. of English
Email: Tracy.McDonald@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 6/17/2025
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Department/Faculty: English
Course Name: The Writing Process: Theory and Practice
Course Code: WRIT 1120 09
Academic Term: Winter
Class Timetable: TTH  9:00AM – 10:15AM

Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 1/7/2026
End Date: 4/21/2026
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Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have either a graduate degree in English,
Rhetoric and Composition, or a field related to the course content or
equivalent professional certification. In addition, successful applicants
must have demonstrated commitment to, and satisfactory experience in, the
teaching of writing in English at the first-year university level.WRIT 1120 is a coordinated multi-section course and appointees will work
according to the WRIT 1120 Course Guidelines and under the supervision of
the English Department’s Writing Coordinator. Course design and evaluation
methods will be in accordance with university and English Department
policies.
—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:

Department Chair: Dr. Diane Piccitto, Dept. of English
Email: Tracy.McDonald@msvu.ca
Application deadline: 7/2/2025
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Department/Faculty: English
Course Name: The Writing Process: Theory and Practice
Course Code: WRIT 1120 08
Academic Term: Winter
Class Timetable: MW  3:00PM – 4:15PM

Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 1/7/2026
End Date: 4/21/2026
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Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have either a graduate degree in English,
Rhetoric and Composition, or a field related to the course content or
equivalent professional certification. In addition, successful applicants
must have demonstrated commitment to, and satisfactory experience in, the
teaching of writing in English at the first-year university level.WRIT 1120 is a coordinated multi-section course and appointees will work
according to the WRIT 1120 Course Guidelines and under the supervision of
the English Department’s Writing Coordinator. Course design and evaluation
methods will be in accordance with university and English Department
policies.
—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Diane Piccitto, Dept. of English
Email: Tracy.McDonald@msvu.caApplication deadline: 7/2/2025
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Department/Faculty: English
Course Name: The Writing Process: Theory and Practice
Course Code: WRIT 1120 07
Academic Term: Winter
Class Timetable: MW  1:30PM – 2:45PM

Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 1/7/2026
End Date: 4/21/2026
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Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have either a graduate degree in English,
Rhetoric and Composition, or a field related to the course content or
equivalent professional certification. In addition, successful applicants
must have demonstrated commitment to, and satisfactory experience in, the
teaching of writing in English at the first-year university level.WRIT 1120 is a coordinated multi-section course and appointees will work
according to the WRIT 1120 Course Guidelines and under the supervision of
the English Department’s Writing Coordinator. Course design and evaluation
methods will be in accordance with university and English Department
policies.
—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Diane Piccitto, Dept. of English
Email: Tracy.McDonald@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 7/2/2025
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Department/Faculty: English
Course Name: The Writing Process: Theory and Practice
Course Code: WRIT 1120 06
Academic Term: Winter
Class Timetable: MW  10:30AM – 11:45AM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 1/7/2026
End Date: 4/21/2026

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Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have either a graduate degree in English,
Rhetoric and Composition, or a field related to the course content or
equivalent professional certification. In addition, successful applicants
must have demonstrated commitment to, and satisfactory experience in, the
teaching of writing in English at the first-year university level.WRIT 1120 is a coordinated multi-section course and appointees will work
according to the WRIT 1120 Course Guidelines and under the supervision of
the English Department’s Writing Coordinator. Course design and evaluation
methods will be in accordance with university and English Department
policies.
—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Diane Piccitto, Dept. of English
Email: Tracy.McDonald@msvu.caApplication deadline: 7/2/2025
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Department/Faculty: English
Course Name: The Writing Process: Theory and Practice
Course Code: WRIT 1120 04
Academic Term: Fall
Class Timetable: TTH  10:30AM – 11:45AM

Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 9/3/2025
End Date: 12/15/2025
—————————————————
Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have either a graduate degree in English,
Rhetoric and Composition, or a field related to the course content or
equivalent professional certification. In addition, successful applicants
must have demonstrated commitment to, and satisfactory experience in, the
teaching of writing in English at the first-year university level.WRIT 1120 is a coordinated multi-section course and appointees will work
according to the WRIT 1120 Course Guidelines and under the supervision of
the English Department’s Writing Coordinator. Course design and evaluation
methods will be in accordance with university and English Department
policies.
—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Diane Piccitto, Dept. of English
Email: Tracy.McDonald@msvu.caApplication deadline: 6/17/2025
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Department/Faculty: English
Course Name: The Writing Process: Theory and Practice
Course Code: WRIT 1120 03
Academic Term: Fall
Class Timetable: TTH 9:00AM – 10:15AM

Course Unit Value: 0.5
—————————————————
Start Date: 9/3/2025
End Date: 12/15/2025
—————————————————
Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have either a graduate degree in English,
Rhetoric and Composition, or a field related to the course content or
equivalent professional certification. In addition, successful applicants
must have demonstrated commitment to, and satisfactory experience in, the
teaching of writing in English at the first-year university level.WRIT 1120 is a coordinated multi-section course and appointees will work
according to the WRIT 1120 Course Guidelines and under the supervision of
the English Department’s Writing Coordinator. Course design and evaluation
methods will be in accordance with university and English Department
policies.
—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Diane Piccitto, Dept. of English
Email: Tracy.McDonald@msvu.caApplication deadline: 6/17/2025
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Department/Faculty: English
Course Name: The Writing Process: Theory and Practice
Course Code: WRIT 1120 02
Academic Term: Fall
Class Timetable: MW  4:30PM – 5:45PM

Course Unit Value: 0.5
—————————————————
Start Date: 9/3/2025
End Date: 12/15/2025
—————————————————
Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have either a graduate degree in English,
Rhetoric and Composition, or a field related to the course content or
equivalent professional certification. In addition, successful applicants
must have demonstrated commitment to, and satisfactory experience in, the
teaching of writing in English at the first-year university level.WRIT 1120 is a coordinated multi-section course and appointees will work
according to the WRIT 1120 Course Guidelines and under the supervision of
the English Department’s Writing Coordinator. Course design and evaluation
methods will be in accordance with university and English Department
policies.
—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Diane Piccitto, Dept. of English
Email: Tracy.McDonald@msvu.caApplication deadline: 6/17/2025
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Department/Faculty: English
Course Name: The Writing Process: Theory and Practice
Course Code: WRIT 1120 01
Academic Term: Fall
Class Timetable: MW  10:30AM – 11:45AM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 9/3/2025
End Date: 12/15/2025
—————————————————
Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have either a graduate degree in English,
Rhetoric and Composition, or a field related to the course content or
equivalent professional certification. In addition, successful applicants
must have demonstrated commitment to, and satisfactory experience in, the
teaching of writing in English at the first-year university level.

WRIT 1120 is a coordinated multi-section course and appointees will work
according to the WRIT 1120 Course Guidelines and under the supervision of
the English Department’s Writing Coordinator. Course design and evaluation

methods will be in accordance with university and English Department
policies.
—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Diane Piccitto, Dept. of English
Email: Tracy.McDonald@msvu.caApplication deadline: 6/17/2025
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Department/Faculty: English
Course Name: Introduction to Creative Writing
Course Code: ENGL/WRIT 2221 01
Academic Term: Fall
Class Timetable: TTH 4:30PM – 5:45PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 9/3/2025
End Date: 12/15/2025
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Qualifications:
Candidates must be published writers who have demonstrated commitment to,
and satisfactory experience in, teaching in this field at the upper-year
university level, particularly regarding the study of lyric and narrative
thinking via specific writing assignments in a workshop environment.

Course design and evaluation methods will be in accordance with university
and English Department policies.
—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:

—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Diane Piccitto, Dept. of English
Email: Tracy.McDonald@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 6/17/2025
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Department/Faculty: English
Course Name: Writing to Influence: Introduction to Rhetorical Persuasion
Course Code: ENGL/WRIT 2220 01
Academic Term: Fall
Class Timetable: MW 4:30PM – 5:45PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 9/3/2025
End Date: 12/15/2025
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Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have a PhD (or near completion) in English,
Rhetoric, Writing, or related field that pertains to the instruction of
writing and rhetoric, especially the instruction of persuasive and
argumentative writing. In addition, successful applicants must have
demonstrated commitment to and satisfactory experience in teaching
rhetoric, argumentation, and modern approaches to argument above the
first-year university level. Course design and evaluation methods will be

in accordance with university and English Department policies.
—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Diane Piccitto, Dept. of English
Email: Tracy.McDonald@msvu.caApplication deadline: 6/17/2025
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Department/Faculty: English
Course Name: Introduction to Literature: Literary Transformations
Course Code: ENGL 1171 18
Academic Term: Winter


Class Timetable: MW  6:00PM – 7:15PM Sync. Online
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 1/7/2026
End Date: 4/21/2026
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Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have a minimum of a graduate degree in
literature in English in a field related to the course content. Successful
applicants must also have demonstrated commitment to and satisfactory
experience in teaching English literature at the first-year university
level, as well as satisfactory experience with online course design and
delivery.

 

ENGL 1171 is a coordinated multi-section course and appointees will work
according to the English Department Guidelines for this course and under
the guidance of a designated course coordinator or department Chair.Course design and evaluation methods will be in accordance with university
and English Department policies.
—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Diane Piccitto, Dept. of English
Email: Tracy.McDonald@msvu.caApplication deadline: 7/2/2025
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Department/Faculty: English
Course Name: Introduction to Literature: Literary Transformations
Course Code: ENGL 1171 02
Academic Term: Winter
Class Timetable: MW  9:00AM – 10:15AM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 1/7/2026
End Date: 4/21/2026
—————————————————
Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have a minimum of a graduate degree in
literature in English in a field related to the course content. Successful
applicants must also have demonstrated commitment to, and satisfactory
experience in, teaching English literature at the first-year university
level.

ENGL 1171 is a coordinated multi-section course and appointees will work

according to the English Department Guidelines for this course and under
the guidance of a designated course coordinator or department Chair.Course design and evaluation methods will be in accordance with university
and English Department policies.
—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Diane Piccitto, Dept. of English
Email: Tracy.McDonald@msvu.caApplication deadline: 7/2/2025
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Department/Faculty: English
Course Name: Introduction to Literature: Literary Genres
Course Code: ENGL 1170 18
Academic Term: Fall
Class Timetable: MW  6:00PM – 7:15PM Sync. Online
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 9/3/2025
End Date: 12/15/2025
—————————————————
Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have a minimum of a graduate degree in
literature in English in a field related to the course content. Successful
applicants must also have demonstrated commitment to and satisfactory
experience in teaching English literature at the first-year university
level, as well as satisfactory experience with online course design and
delivery.

ENGL 1170 is a coordinated multi-section course and appointees will work
according to the English Department Guidelines for this course and under
the guidance of a designated course coordinator or department Chair.

Course design and evaluation methods will be in accordance with university
and English Department policies.
—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:

—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Diane Piccitto, Dept. of English
Email: Tracy.McDonald@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 6/17/2025
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Department/Faculty: English
Course Name: Introduction to Literature: Literary Genres
Course Code: ENGL 1170 04
Academic Term: Fall
Class Timetable: TTH  7:00PM – 8:15PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 9/3/2025
End Date: 12/15/2025
—————————————————
Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have a minimum of a graduate degree in
literature in English in a field related to the course content. Successful
applicants must also have demonstrated commitment to and satisfactory
experience in teaching English literature at the first-year university
level.

ENGL 1170 is a coordinated multi-section course and appointees will work
according to the English Department Guidelines for this course and under
the guidance of a designated course coordinator or department Chair.

Course design and evaluation methods will be in accordance with university
and English Department policies.
—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:

—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Diane Piccitto, Dept. of English
Email: Tracy.McDonald@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 6/17/2025
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DAL

Position Title Part-Time Academic – CRWR 2002: Intro to Creative Writing – Fall 2025
Posting Number PTAP2945P
Department/Unit English
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
To teach CRWR 2002: Intro to Creative Writing, in the Fall term (September-December 2025). Classes will be held Wednesdays and Fridays 1305-1425. The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures, supervision of teaching assistants if applicable, test preparation and evaluation, and grading the final exam. The part-time academic should also be available for two hours per week for consultation with students. The position reports to the Chair of the Department.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in English or be in the final stages of a Ph.D. program, or MA or MFA in creative writing. Previous experience teaching at the university level is required.
Salary Range/Pay Rate As per CUPE Collective Agreement
Additional Information

All applications should include a curriculum vitae, two confidential letters of reference and evidence of teaching effectiveness. For each part-time academic the Chair will conduct an annual assessment of teaching performance, based on student ratings of instruction and may also include classroom observation, conducted either by the Chair or a representative from the Centre for Learning and Teaching with reasonable advance notice.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment September-December 2025
Open Date
Close Date 06/23/2025
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18941

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  2. Teaching Dossier
  3. List of referees

Optional Documents

  1. Cover Letter
Position Title Part-Time Academic – ENGL 2218.03: Gothic Fiction – Fall 2025
Posting Number PTAP2944P
Department/Unit English
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
A part-time academic is required to teach ENGL 2218.03: Gothic Fiction, in the Fall Term (September-December 2025), Tues/Thurs 1435-1555. This course is scheduled to be taught in-person. The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class including lectures, test preparation and evaluation, and grading. The position reports to the Chair of the Department.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in English or be in the final stages of a Ph.D. program. Previous experience teaching world literature at the university level is preferred.
Salary Range/Pay Rate As per CUPE Collective Agreement
Additional Information

All applications should include a curriculum vitae, two confidential letters of reference and evidence of teaching effectiveness. For each part-time academic the Chair will conduct an annual assessment of teaching performance, based on student ratings of instruction and may also include classroom observation, conducted either by the Chair or a representative from the Centre for Learning and Teaching with reasonable advance notice.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment September-December 2025
Open Date
Close Date 06/23/2025
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18940

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  2. Teaching Dossier
  3. List of referees

Optional Documents

  1. Cover Letter
Position Title Part-Time Academic – ENGL 1111.03: University Writing – Fall 2025
Posting Number PTAP2943P
Department/Unit English
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
To teach English 1111.03: University Writing, in the Fall term (September-December 2025). Classes will be held Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:35-9:25am with tutorials replacing some Friday classes. The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures, supervision of three teaching assistants, test preparation and evaluation, and grading the final exam. The part-time academic should also be available for two hours per week for consultation with students. The position reports to the Chair of the Department.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in English or be in the final stages of a Ph.D. program. Previous experience teaching at the university level is required.
Salary Range/Pay Rate As per CUPE Collective Agreement
Additional Information
All applications should include a curriculum vitae, two confidential letters of reference and evidence of teaching effectiveness. For each part-time academic the Chair will conduct an annual assessment of teaching performance, based on student ratings of instruction and may also include classroom observation, conducted either by the Chair or a representative from the Centre for Learning and Teaching with reasonable advance notice.
All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment September-December 2025
Open Date
Close Date 06/23/2025
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18939

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  2. Teaching Dossier
  3. List of referees

Optional Documents

  1. Cover Letter
Position Title Part-Time Academic – ENGL 1050.03: Pulp Fiction – Fall 2025
Posting Number PTAP2942P
Department/Unit English
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
To teach ENGL 1050.03: Pulp Fiction, in the Fall term of the 2025-2026 academic year (September-December 2025), currently scheduled for lectures on Mondays and Wednesdays 1135-1255, with tutorials replacing some Wednesday classes. The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures, supervision of three teaching assistants, test preparation and evaluation, and grading the final exam. The part-time academic should also be available for two hours per week for consultation with students. The position reports to the Chair of the Department.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in English or be in the final stages of a Ph.D. program. Previous experience teaching at the university level is required.
Salary Range/Pay Rate As per CUPE Collective Agreement
Additional Information
All applications should include a curriculum vitae, two confidential letters of reference and evidence of teaching effectiveness. For each part-time academic the Chair will conduct an annual assessment of teaching performance, based on student ratings of instruction and may also include classroom observation, conducted either by the Chair or a representative from the Centre for Learning and Teaching with reasonable advance notice.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment September-December 2025
Open Date
Close Date 06/23/2025
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18938

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  2. Teaching Dossier
  3. List of referees

Optional Documents

  1. Cover Letter
Position Title Part-Time Academic – ENGL 1040.03: Reading Popular Culture – Fall 2025
Posting Number PTAP2941P
Department/Unit English
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
To teach ENGL 1040.03: Reading Popular Culture, in the Fall term of the 2025-2026 academic year (September-December 2025) , currently scheduled for lectures on Mon/Wed/Fri 1335-1425, with tutorials replacing some Friday classes. The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures, supervision of three teaching assistants, test preparation and evaluation, and grading the final exam. The part-time academic should also be available for two hours per week for consultation with students. The position reports to the Chair of the Department.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in English or be in the final stages of a Ph.D. program. Previous experience teaching at the university level is required.
Salary Range/Pay Rate As per CUPE Collective Agreement
Additional Information
All applications should include a curriculum vitae, two confidential letters of reference and evidence of teaching effectiveness. For each part-time academic the Chair will conduct an annual assessment of teaching performance, based on student ratings of instruction and may also include classroom observation, conducted either by the Chair or a representative from the Centre for Learning and Teaching with reasonable advance notice.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment September-December 2025
Open Date
Close Date 06/23/2025
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18937

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  2. Teaching Dossier
  3. List of referees

Optional Documents

  1. Cover Letter
Position Title Part-Time Academic – ENGL 1005.03: Literature: A Global Perspective – Fall 2025
Posting Number PTAP2940P
Department/Unit English
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
To teach ENGL 1005.03: Literature: A Global Perspective, in the Fall term of the 2025-2026 academic year (September-December 2025), currently scheduled for Online-Asynchronous delivery with online tutorial groups. The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures, tutorials, supervision of teaching assistants, test preparation and evaluation, and grading the final exam. The part-time academic should also be available for two hours per week for consultation with students. The position reports to the Chair of the Department.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in English or be in the final stages of a Ph.D. program and have previous experience teaching writing and composition at the university level. Experience teaching online is preferred.
Salary Range/Pay Rate As per CUPE Collective Agreement
Additional Information

All applications should include a curriculum vitae, two confidential letters of reference and evidence of teaching effectiveness. For each part-time academic the Chair will conduct an annual assessment of teaching performance, based on student ratings of instruction and may also include classroom observation, conducted either by the Chair or a representative from the Centre for Learning and Teaching with reasonable advance notice.

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment September-December 2025
Open Date
Close Date 06/23/2025
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18936

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  2. Teaching Dossier
  3. List of referees

Optional Documents

  1. Cover Letter
Position Title Part-Time Academic ENGL 2217/THEA 2216: Shakespeare at the Globe – Fall 2025
Posting Number PTAP2939P
Department/Unit English
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
A part-time academic is required to teach ENGL 2217/THEA 2216: Shakespeare at the Globe, in the Fall 2025 Term (September-December 2025), Tues/Thurs 1005-1125. This course is scheduled to be taught in-person. The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class including lectures, test preparation and evaluation, and grading. The position reports to the Chair of the Department.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in English or be in the final stages of a Ph.D. program. Previous experience teaching world literature at the university level is preferred. All instructors incorporating online content will be supported by Dalhousie’s Centre for Learning and Teaching, and Academic Technology Services (support@dal.ca).
Salary Range/Pay Rate As per CUPE Collective Agreement
Additional Information

All applications should include a curriculum vitae, two confidential letters of reference and evidence of teaching effectiveness. For each part-time academic the Chair and/or Program Coordinator will conduct an annual assessment of teaching performance, now required under the CUPE Collective Agreement. This assessment will be based on student ratings of instruction and may also include classroom observation, conducted either by the Chair, Program Coordinator, or a representative from the Centre for Learning and Teaching with reasonable advance notice.

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment September-December 2025
Open Date
Close Date 06/23/2025
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18930

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  2. Teaching Dossier
  3. List of referees

Optional Documents

  1. Cover Letter
MSVU

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Department/Faculty: English
Course Name: The Writing Process: Theory and Practice
Course Code: WRIT 1120 19
Academic Term: Summer Session II
Class Timetable: MW  6:00PM – 8:30PM Sync. Online
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 7/2/2025
End Date: 8/15/2025

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Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have either a graduate degree in English,
Rhetoric and Composition, or a field related to the course content or
equivalent professional certification. In addition, successful applicants
must have demonstrated commitment to and satisfactory experience in the
teaching of writing in English at the first-year university level, as well
as satisfactory experience with online course design and delivery.WRIT 1120 is a coordinated multi-section course and appointees will work
according to the WRIT 1120 Course Guidelines and under the supervision of
the English Department’s Writing Coordinator. Course design and evaluation
methods will be in accordance with university and English Department
policies.
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Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Instructors are required to invigilate proctored tests and exams for
students writing on campus (mandatory for students within 100 kms of
campus).
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Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
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How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Diane Piccitto, Dept. of English
Email: Tracy.McDonald@msvu.caApplication deadline: 3/6/2025
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Department/Faculty: English
Course Name: The Writing Process: Theory and Practice
Course Code: WRIT 1120 18
Academic Term: Summer Session I
Class Timetable: TTH  6:00PM – 8:30PM Sync. Online
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 5/5/2025
End Date: 6/20/2025
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Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have either a graduate degree in English,
Rhetoric and Composition, or a field related to the course content or
equivalent professional certification. In addition, successful applicants
must have demonstrated commitment to and satisfactory experience in the
teaching of writing in English at the first-year university level, as well
as satisfactory experience with online course design and delivery.

WRIT 1120 is a coordinated multi-section course and appointees will work
according to the WRIT 1120 Course Guidelines and under the supervision of
the English Department’s Writing Coordinator. Course design and evaluation

methods will be in accordance with university and English Department
policies.
—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Instructors are required to invigilate proctored tests and exams for
students writing on campus (mandatory for students within 100 kms of
campus).
—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Diane Piccitto, Dept. of English
Email: Tracy.McDonald@msvu.caApplication deadline: 3/6/2025
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Department/Faculty: English
Course Name: Issues in Canadian Literature and Theory
Course Code: ENGL 3343 18
Academic Term: Summer Session II
Class Timetable: TTH  6:00PM – 8:30PM Sync. Online
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 7/2/2025
End Date: 8/15/2025
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Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have a PhD in the field of Canadian literature,
successful experience in teaching English literature at the senior
undergraduate level, as well as satisfactory experience with online course

design and delivery. Course design and evaluation methods will be in
accordance with university and English Department policies.
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Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Instructors are required to invigilate proctored tests and exams for
students writing on campus (mandatory for students within 100 kms of
campus).
—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Diane Piccitto, Dept. of English
Email: Tracy.McDonald@msvu.caApplication deadline: 3/6/2025
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Department/Faculty: English
Course Name: Classical Traditions
Course Code: ENGL 2270 18
Academic Term: Summer Session I
Class Timetable: MW  6:00PM – 8:30PM Sync. Online
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 5/5/2025
End Date: 6/20/2025
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Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have a PhD (or near completion) in a relevant
field in English literature or in a field related to Classical literary
traditions, successful experience in teaching Classical literary
traditions in English above the first-year university level, as well as

satisfactory experience with online course design and delivery. Course
design and evaluation methods will be in accordance with university and
English Department policies.
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Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Instructors are required to invigilate proctored tests and exams for
students writing on campus (mandatory for students within 100 kms of
campus).
—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Diane Piccitto, Dept. of English
Email: Tracy.McDonald@msvu.caApplication deadline: 3/6/2025
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Department/Faculty: English
Course Name: Introduction to Creative Writing
Course Code: ENGL/WRIT 2221 18
Academic Term: Summer Session I
Class Timetable: T  6:00PM – 8:30PM Multi-Mode Online
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 5/5/2025
End Date: 6/20/2025
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Qualifications:
Candidates must be published writers who have demonstrated commitment to,
and satisfactory experience in, teaching in this field at the upper-year
university level, particularly regarding the study of lyric and narrative
thinking via specific writing assignments in a workshop environment. In
addition, successful candidates should have satisfactory experience with

online course design and delivery.  Course design and evaluation methods
will be in accordance with university and English Department policies.
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Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Instructors are required to invigilate proctored tests and exams for
students writing on campus (mandatory for students within 100 kms of
campus).
—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Diane Piccitto, Dept. of English

Email: Tracy.McDonald@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 3/6/2025
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Department/Faculty: English
Course Name: Writing to Influence: Introduction to Rhetorical Persuasion
Course Code: ENGL/WRIT 2220 18
Academic Term: Summer Session II
Class Timetable: MW  6:00PM – 8:30PM Sync. Online
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 7/2/2025
End Date: 8/15/2025
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Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have a PhD (or near completion) in English,
Rhetoric, Writing, or related field that pertains to the instruction of
writing and rhetoric, especially the instruction of persuasive and
argumentative writing. In addition, successful applicants must have
demonstrated commitment to and satisfactory experience in teaching
rhetoric, argumentation, and modern approaches to argument above the
first-year university level, as well as satisfactory experience with
online course design and delivery. Course design and evaluation methods
will be in accordance with university and English Department policies.
—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Instructors are required to invigilate proctored tests and exams for
students writing on campus (mandatory for students within 100 kms of
campus).
—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Diane Piccitto, Dept. of English
Email: Reina.Green@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 3/6/2025
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Department/Faculty: English
Course Name: Introduction to Literature: Literary Transformations
Course Code: ENGL 1171 18
Academic Term: Summer Session II
Class Timetable: TTH  6:00PM – 8:30PM Sync. Online
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 7/2/2025
End Date: 8/15/2025
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Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have a minimum of a graduate degree in
literature in English in a field related to the course content.
Successful applicants must also have demonstrated commitment to and
satisfactory experience in teaching English literature at the first-year
university level, as well as satisfactory experience with online course
design and delivery.

ENGL 1171 is a coordinated multi-section course and appointees will work

according to the English Department Guidelines for this course and under
the guidance of a designated course coordinator or department Chair.Course design and evaluation methods will be in accordance with university
and English Department policies.—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Instructors are required to invigilate proctored tests and exams for
students writing on campus (mandatory for students within 100 kms of
campus).
—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Diane Piccitto, Dept. of English
Email: Tracy.McDonald@msvu.caApplication deadline: 3/6/2025
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Department/Faculty: English
Course Name: Introduction to Literature: Literary Genres
Course Code: ENGL 1170 18
Academic Term: Summer Session I
Class Timetable: MW  6:00PM – 8:30PM Sync. Online
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 5/5/2025
End Date: 6/20/2025
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Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have a minimum of a graduate degree in
literature in English in a field related to the course content.
Successful applicants must also have demonstrated commitment to and
satisfactory experience in teaching English literature at the first-year
university level, as well as satisfactory experience with online course
design and delivery.

ENGL 1170 is a coordinated multi-section course and appointees will work
according to the English Department Guidelines for this course and under
the guidance of a designated course coordinator or department Chair.

Course design and evaluation methods will be in accordance with university
and English Department policies.
—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Instructors are required to invigilate proctored tests and exams for
students writing on campus (mandatory for students within 100 kms of
campus).
—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Dr. Diane Piccitto, Dept. of English
Email: Tracy.McDonald@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 3/6/2025
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