BRANDON UNIVERSITY

FACULTY

VACANCY

SESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR OPPORTUNITY

PENT

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education Integrated Program

The Faculty of Arts is seeking qualified, sessional instructors to teach the following three credit hour courses during the Spring/Summer of 2023. The instructor will be responsible for content delivery with expectations consistent with offerings of this course within the appropriate department. Qualified candidates must possess strong teaching, communication and organizational skills, and demonstrate evidence of teaching effectiveness.

38.381 Urban Geography Monday to Thursday April 3 – 27 9:00 – 11:30 AM

Currently, about half of the world's population lives in urban areas, and this percentage is steadily increasing. It is, therefore, not surprising that the study of urban settlements, and the effects of urban settlements on non-urban areas, has become one of the major fields in Geography. Urban Geography provides an introduction to the nature, scope, and methods of this field. The course looks at the historical and contemporary processes of urbanization, studies the external relationships of cities, and also deals with the internal structure of cities. Finally, a summary of urban problems will be given and patterns of future urbanization will be suggested.

99.090 Fundamentals of University Monday to Thursday April 3 – 27 9:00 – 11:30 AM

This course is designed to introduce students to the academic and personal skills needed for university success. Topics covered include: university expectations, library resources, how to analyze information for relevance and accuracy, how to summarize and cite information appropriately, effective academic computing skills, and self-regulation strategies including time management. Regular short assignments will give students opportunity to improve their reading comprehension, vocabulary and writing skills throughout the course.

62.091 Core Math Monday to Thursday April 3 – May 11 5:00 – 7:30 PM

This course is intended for students who are conscious of deficiencies in their mathematical training and who wish an opportunity to remedy these before enrolling in Contemporary Mathematics or Introduction to Statistics. Topics studied include a review of arithmetic, elementary algebra, and basic geometry; algebra of polynomials; measurement; basic statistics; linear graphs; right triangle trigonometry; solving systems of two equations.

38.282 Cultural Geography Monday to Thursday May 1 – 25 9:00 – 11:30 AM

The learned and shared concepts and behaviours that constitute culture influence virtually everything people think and do. Cultural geography is the study of spatial variations among culture groups and the interactions of those same groups with

the physical environment. It is often organized around five themes. These are culture region, cultural diffusion, cultural ecology, cultural integration and cultural landscape. This course examines each of these themes as they relate to one or more dimensions of culture such as ethnicity, language, religion and settlement.

30.147 Literary Traditions Monday to Thursday May 29 – June 22 9:00 – 11:30 AM

This survey introduces students to a rich variety of fiction, poetry, and drama in English, with focus on historical context. Each section of the course is unique and is designed for students to learn the vocabulary of literary studies. The course emphasizes writing skills, with at least three essay assignments, and students will receive help, wherever needed, in planning, developing, and writing effective essays.

38.169 Fundamentals of Physical Geography Monday to Thursday May 29-June 22 9:00 – 11:30 AM

Physical Geography is the study of the physical components and processes operating within Earth’s atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. This course will introduce basic geographic concepts and examine a variety of these systems in a spatial context. Topics discussed include coordinate systems, maps, and map projections; remote sensing, GIS, and GPS technology; solar energy and radiation balances; weather and climate; volcanism, earthquakes, and plate tectonics; weathering and mass movements; fluvial, aeolian, coastal, and glacial landforms and processes; soils; ecosystems; and biomes.

54.258 The World Since 1940 Monday to Thursday May 29 – June 22 1:30 – 4:00 PM

A survey of world history since the Second World War. This course examines World War II and the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States. It also focuses on the evolving relationships between the industrialized countries of the "global north" and the low-income countries of the "majority world", with particular attention paid to revolutionary movements in countries such as Cuba and Vietnam, African nationalism, and the emergence of Islam as a political force in the modern world.

54.155 Canada to Confederation Monday to Thursday June 26 – July 20 9:00 – 11:30 AM

A survey of the history of the peoples of the northern half of North America until Canadian Confederation.

54.156 Canada Since Confederation Monday to Thursday June 26 – July 20 1:30 – 4:00 PM

A survey of the history of Canada from Confederation to the present.

54.383 Comparative Social History Monday to Thursday June 26 – July 20 1:30 – 4:00 PM

This course examines the experience of everyday life in Britain, Canada, and the United States, with a focus on the changing relationships of class, gender, and ethnicity. Topics will include migration, the history of the family, the changing world of work, and new forms of leisure and recreation.

Qualifications: Applicants should hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in an area related to the topic of instruction.

Salary: $6314/3 credit hour course

Application deadline: December 9, 2022 or until position is filled

Interested educators are invited to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, course evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness, copies of transcripts, evidence of citizenship or Canadian Immigration status, and the names of three referees in a single pdf file to:

John Minshull

Brandon University

Email: minshullj@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. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, contact HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.