Credit Appointment, Writing in Digital Context

Credit Contract Appointment, Writing in a Digital Context - (3738)

Job Title:

Credit Contract Appointment, Writing in a Digital Context

Job Type: Contract

Union: MRFA

Position End Date: 12/22/2026

The Department of General Education invites applications for a contract lecturer position in the area of Communications for the fall semester, commencing September, 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a foundation-level course that falls primarily into General Education’s Cluster-Four, “Communications”.

GNED 1403-Writing in a Digital Context:
Language, Media, Culture — a foundational composition course that explores how various new media shape writing, focusing on social media, video sharing, and blogging.

Deliver the course across a range of media, fostering undergraduate proficiency in written and oral communication and critical reflection on communication media.

A Ph.D. in Humanities or a closely related field (e.g., English, visual arts, cultural studies, rhetoric/composition, or media/film studies). An MA will also be considered.

Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. At MRU, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace. MRU offers a competitive total compensation package including learning/training paid by employer, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre.

Positions over six months may also be eligible for health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, and disability benefits.

Closing Date:
Open until a suitable candidate is found