Sessional Instructor: ASHA 422, Faculty of Arts

**Description** The **Faculty of Arts**, Interdisciplinary Programs (IDP), invites applications for a **Winter 2027 Term Sessional Instructor**. The successful candidate will have responsibilities for lecture instruction and any other associated duties for this 3-unit course during the Winter 2027 term. **ASHA 422 - The Nature of Research** *Exploration of interdisciplinary modes of inquiry through case studies, with a consideration of how research and cultural frameworks create objects of knowledge and standards of evidence.* For course descriptions, please refer to the University Calendar. **Winter 2027 Term Dates:** Monday, January 4, 2027, to Friday, April 30, 2027. **Teaching Schedule:** Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-10:45 AM, in person modality **Qualifications:** * A graduate degree in a related discipline appropriate to multidisciplinary studies, or similar background. * Experience teaching undergraduate students in a university setting required. * Experience supporting students with the academic transition to individual research projects. * A commitment to inclusive teaching practices that promote the student experience * Experience with the Desire 2 Learn (D2L) course management system is an asset. * Evidence of commitment to flexible, inclusive, and accessible teaching practices, knowledge of best practices for assessments, and techniques for engaging students will be considered assets. **Application Process:** All applicants must provide a letter outlining their qualifications to teach the course. Applicants who have taught in the Faculty within the past two years need not provide anything further. More information may be requested later in the selection process. **New applicants must submit:** * A current CV containing relevant teaching experience (e.g., courses taught, textbooks used, where and when taught). * Names and contact information for 3 potential referees; and * Teaching evaluations (if available) **NOTE:** Applicants who have taught as a sessional instructor in the Faculty of Arts within the past two years may choose to only submit a cover letter and current CV. Doctoral students must have successfully completed their candidacy exams prior to the beginning of the term in question for their applications to be given consideration. They should also have discussed their application with their supervisor and include a letter of support from their supervisors with their application. Those who have completed the Instructional Skills Workshop at the Teaching and Learning Centre will also be given special consideration. Please submit your letter and any required application documents online (in pdf form) using the "Apply Now" link. Incomplete applications will not be considered. **Application Deadline:** **November 24, 2026** Remuneration is calculated according to the Collective Agreement, Schedule B. Please see the Faculty Association's website at www.tucfa.com for further information regarding conditions of emp