The Faculty of Arts invites applications for a five-month term position (1 August 2022 to 31 December 2022) in Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture. The appointment will be made at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate will teach ACLC 1060: Putting Arts to Work I (an exploration of the Liberal Arts), ACLC-4060 Putting Arts to Work III, and ARTS-4010 Capstone in Arts. UPEI’s ACLC program has a strong reputation for excellence in undergraduate teaching and we welcome scholars who demonstrate effectiveness in the classroom. This appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.

The Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture (ACLC) bachelor’s degree is a new interdisciplinary program designed to connect the communication skills and leadership training of a Liberal Arts education to successful post-graduation employment. The ACLC program is defined by its focus on the transferability of written, oral, and visual communication skills, critical thinking, research capacity, and cultural awareness acquired during a Liberal Arts education to the world beyond academia. Technical skills, work-integrated learning, and career-related mentoring are central components of the program’s design.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a completed doctoral degree in English, Communications, or a related field of applied studies and a strong record of success in teaching at the undergraduate level. Workplace experience in relevant sectors outside of academia will be considered an asset, as will previous experience teaching courses in ACLC or in programs of a similar nature.

Application Instructions:

A complete application must include the following: a cover letter outlining how the candidate would contribute to the ACLC program, a curriculum vitae, a brief teaching dossier, and a media portfolio (if relevant). Candidates should also provide names and contact information for three references.

Applications should be addressed to:

Dr. Joshua MacFadyen, Director of Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture
jdmacfadyen@upei.ca
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE
C1A 4P3

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Closing date for applications is May 27, 2022