Term, Department of English, Drama & Creative Writing – Faculty of Arts

12-Month Term, Department of English, Drama & Creative Writing – Faculty of Arts

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.

Qualifications
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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 may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to the Doctorate degree and are invited to contact the Office of the Dean of Arts 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.

Rank
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Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Salary
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Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Final date to receive applications: February 20, 2026 or until position is filled.

Start Date: August 1, 2026

Internal Applicants: Qualified internal applicants are invited to apply. Internal applicants are current full-time or part-time Brandon University Faculty Association (BUFA) Members on a continuing or regular appointment (does not include Contract Academic Staff (CAS)), CAS who hold RFR in one (1) or more courses in the Department of English, Drama and Creative Writing, or the spouse/partner of a current full-time or part-time BUFA Member on a continuing or regular appointment.

Internal applicants are required to identify as such in their letter of application.