12-Month Term Position – Department of English, Drama and Creative Writing

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Brandon University is a leader in providing high quality education in arts, sciences, education, music, and health studies. Based in southwestern Manitoba, Brandon University also offers pre-professional and Masters programs, as well as innovative and award-winning outreach programs in a personalized learning environment.

12-MONTH TERM POSITION – Department of English, Drama and Creative Writing

The Department of English, Drama and Creative Writing invites applications for a 12-month term position. The successful candidate will teach the following courses:
30.147 Literary Traditions (two sections)
20/30.373 Medieval Drama
30.380 Geoffrey Chaucer: The Resurgence of English
30.463 Themes in Medieval Literature

The successful candidate will join a department with supportive colleagues that are actively working towards equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization in their research and teaching programs. The candidate will have opportunities to develop their career and have access to a Professional Development Allowance. Additionally, multiple professional mentorship opportunities are available to the successful candidate. Willingness to participate collegially in service to the department, university, and the community that it serves will be expected.

The essential qualification is a PhD in English Literature with a specialization in the medieval period or a PhD in a related / interdisciplinary field. ABD applicants nearing completion prior to the start date of the appointment may be considered. Applicants seeking to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to the doctorate degree are invited to contact the Chair of the Selection Committee for more information on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.

Applicants must demonstrate teaching competence and expertise in the field and must have an active research agenda. Experience with theatre and/or drama would be considered an asset.

Expected Start Date: 1 August, 2026.

Rank and Salary: commensurate with qualifications and experience

Application deadline: 20 February, 2026 or until the position is filled

Interested candidates should submit an application package as one single pdf document containing:
• Letter of Application (to include details about candidate’s area of specialization and its relevance to the stated position requirements and preferences)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Evidence of teaching and research (including at least one course outline from a related course and at least one sample publication relevant to this position)
• Name and contact information for three references
• Citizenship/Canadian Immigration Status

Priority consideration will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please submit applications to Dr. Gregory Kennedy, Dean of Arts, at EDCWSearch@brandonu.ca.

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.
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