Instructor, Studies in Women and Gender

3 days ago

Nanaimo, Canada Vancouver Island University Full time

**Instructor, Studies in Women and Gender**:
Vancouver Island University's Department of Studies in Women and Gender (SWAG) is committed to offering a range of courses that blend theory and practice. Our courses are taught on two campuses (Nanaimo and Cowichan) as well as online. SWAG is committed to critical pedagogies drawing on intersectional feminism, queer and trans theory, critical race theory, Indigenous critical theory, and post-colonial theory to understand both history and present day. By understanding and practicing relationality, empowerment, activism, resistance, and decolonization we work towards a more just future for all.
- Employment Group
- VIUFA
- Position Number
- 00382
- Division
- Faculty of Arts and Humanities
- Department
- Studies in Women and Gender
- Campus
- Location
- Nanaimo, British Columbia
- Country
- Canada
- Appointment Type
- temporary part-time
- Workload
- One section of workload plus office hours
- Pay Level
- VIUFA F2: temporary instructional.
- Starting Salary
- $8,196.30 per assigned course consisting of three workload hours. The rate for any courses requiring fewer or greater hours shall be prorated based on this standard.
- Appointment Start Date
- 29-Dec-2025
- Appointment End Date
- 15-May-2026
- Leave Replacement
- Appointment may be extended or end early, depending on return of incumbent.
- Applicant Documents
- CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Philosophy, Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference
- Posted Date
- 09-Oct-2025
- Closing Date
- 29-Oct-2025
- Job Reference
- 2806

**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 2026 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.

**Required Qualifications**:

- PhD or ABD in a related discipline OR a Master's level Counselling credential from an appropriately accredited institution.
- Evidence of an interest in feminism or gender studies within educational background or professional practice.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Recent 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._

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