Per - Course Positions Available – Spring Semester 2016
Department of English invites applications from individuals interested in teaching the following
undergraduate course in spring 2016.
Subject to budgetary restrictions and sufficient enrolments, appointments will be made on a course by course
basis and will not entail any obligation to conduct research or perform any administrative service for
Memorial University. Appointments will be made in accordance with the provisions in the MUN-LUMUN
Collective Agreement. Course design and evaluation methods for all courses will be in accordance with the
English department regulations and the Memorial University Calendar.
The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, March 18, 2016 at 12:00 pm.
English 1080 - Critical Reading and Writing in English
Course Schedule: slot 03
Campus Location: On-Campus
Course description: This course offers an introduction to such literary forms as poetry, short fiction, drama,
and the essay. Emphasis is placed on critical reading and writing: analyzing texts, framing and using
questions, constructing essays, organizing paragraphs, quoting and documenting, revising and editing.
Qualifications: A Master's degree in English is required. Demonstrated knowledge of the course key
concepts is required. Evidence of experience and competence in teaching at the post-secondary level is
preferred.
To apply for these positions, please complete the departmental Per- Course Teaching Application Form
available online on the departmental Website. In addition to the application form, please submit a letter of
application, curriculum vitae and the names of referees, electronically or in writing to:
Dr. Jennifer Lokash, Head
Department of English
Memorial University of Newfoundland & Labrador
(709) 864-8277
Fax: (709) 864-4528
St. John's, Newfoundland
A1C 5S7
email: tmpower@mun.ca
Salary: As per the MUN-LUMUN Collective Agreement
Closing Date: Friday, March 18, 2016, 12:00 p.m.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given
priority. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from
qualified women and men, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.