Contract Academic Position Details

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NOTE: Course offerings are subject to budgetary approval


Posting Reference: HUM 1604 SJ01B


Course Information

Course Prefix: HUM Course Number: 1604
Course Section: SJ01B Course Name: Black Studies in Canada
Term: Winter Campus:Saint John
Faculty: Arts, Faculty of Department: Humanities and Languages, Department of
Position Start Date: 2025-01-06 Position End Date: 2025-04-25
Posting Date: 2024-09-27 Application Deadline: 2024-10-25
Applications to be submitted via: email email humlang@unb.ca
Requested By: Dr. Miriam Jones, Chair


Class Details

Days: Thursdays Time: 4:00-6:50 pm
Number of Positions Available: 1 Total Credit Hours: 3
Mode of Delivery: Face to Face Location: On Campus
Stipend Amount: 7193.00


Curriculum Context

Pre-Requisites: None
 



Course Description

This course offers an interdisciplinary survey of the experiences and contributions of people of African descent within the Canadian context. Beginning with a concise historical overview of the Black communities in Canada, the course explores critical frameworks such as Critical Race Theory (CRT) and other pertinent theoretical approaches. Drawing on disciplines including history, literature, anthropology, legal studies, media studies, performances, and creative writing, students will critically examine the multifaceted dimensions of Black identity in Canada.



Qualifications

A minimum of a Master’s degree is required, with teaching experience preferred.

 



Additional Notes

Applications must be submitted by email as specified to humlang@unb.ca.

All applicants must submit a CV, letter of application expressing interest, and letters of reference if possible.

This course is subject to change to minimum enrollment, budgetary approval, and instruction hour changes to ensure minimum contact hours are met.

This course may have one or more holders of Right-of-First-Refusal (ROFR).

Applicants can access the Collective Agreement between The University of New Brunswick and The Association of University of New Brunswick Teachers - Contract Academic Employees (Group 2) at the following link: https://www.unb.ca/hr/labourrelations/index.html

 



Disposition

none

Is the instructor a Graduate Student Teaching Apprentice

none

Successful Applicant(s)


Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada