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Instructor, Studies in Women and Gender

Duties:
The Department of Studies in Women and Gender is seeking a sessional instructor to teach one section of SWAG 103 (Care of Self: Feminism and Wellbeing) in the Spring 2025 semester. The calendar description reads: while studying the critical relationship forged between feminist activism and self-care, students will explore various strategies for self-care, self-compassion, and harm reduction.
This course will be taught online asynchronous.
Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning and student success through scholarship and institutional service. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.
Required Qualifications:

• Ph D or ABD in a related discipline OR a Master's level Counselling credential from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Evidence of expertise in feminism or gender studies within educational background or professional practice.
• Evidence of knowledge and practice related to critical strategies for self-care, self-compassion, and harm reduction.
• Evidence of commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-secondary teaching or student support experience.
• Experience with learning management systems (e.g., D2L, Canvas, Blackboard).

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.
Note:

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

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