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University of Guelph - Assistant Professor in Interdisciplinary Programs, Culture and Technology Studies
The College of Arts at the University of Guelph invites applications for a Contractually Limited Appointment (2-year term), cross-appointed in the School of English and Theatre Studies (SETS) and Interdisciplinary Programs (IDP) at the rank of Assistant Professor (non-tenured). The appointment will begin on 1 August 2024. CLA faculty teach 6 courses per academic year (usually 3 – 3). The successful candidate will teach in the Culture & Technology Studies (CTS) program and the English (ENGL) program.
Applicants must possess a PhD in a related field, have university teaching experience in digital humanities and in some aspect of literary studies, broadly conceived, along with a program of research that incorporates an understanding of digital humanities methodologies, design, critical frameworks, or practices. The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of, and an ability to teach, an introductory programming language, preferably Python or R. Applications must include a record of publishing or teaching that incorporates considerations of race, gender, sexuality, ability, ethics, or the perspectives of equity-seeking groups in digital humanities contexts, and the capacity to teach a range of courses in the Culture and Technology Studies and English programs.
Assessment of applications will begin on June 11, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit the following materials (preferably as a single PDF file): (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a brief statement of teaching philosophy; (4) an IEDI statement (5) names and complete contact information for three references. These references will only be contacted if the candidate is shortlisted.
Applications should be sent to the attention of Professor Sally Hickson, Director, SETS, via email to Marie Ann O'Neill at artsidp@uoguelph.ca