Posted 9 days ago
Sessional Instructor, History
@ University of the Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, British Columbia
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Overview
The University of the Fraser Valley is hiring a sessional instructor to teach the third-year special topics course History 399O, History of Capitalism, for the winter 2027 semester. The role requires demonstrated teaching of the history of capitalism at a post-secondary institution and online teaching experience, with a Ph.D. in hand before January 1, 2027.
Responsibilities:
- Teach third-year special topics course History 399O on the History of Capitalism
- Deliver the course for the winter 2027 semester
- Teach the course online
Requirements summary:
- Evidence of successful teaching in history of capitalism at a post-secondary institution
- Demonstrated online teaching experience
- Ph.D. in hand prior to January 1, 2027
- Ability to teach additional subject areas such as British Empire history (asset)
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women, 2SLGBTQ+, People with disabilities |
| Education | Doctorate (required) |
| Fields of study | History |
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Job description
Job Summary
The History Department is looking for a sessional faculty to teach the third-year special topics course History 399O on the History of Capitalism, for the winter 2027 semester.
Qualifications
Evidence of successful teaching in the field of history of Capitalism in a post-secondary institution is required. Demonstrated experience teaching online is required. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand prior to January 1, 2027. The ability to teach additional subject areas, including the history of the British Empire is an asset.
How To Apply
Applications must include:
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.
Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to [email protected]. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
The History Department is looking for a sessional faculty to teach the third-year special topics course History 399O on the History of Capitalism, for the winter 2027 semester.
Qualifications
Evidence of successful teaching in the field of history of Capitalism in a post-secondary institution is required. Demonstrated experience teaching online is required. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand prior to January 1, 2027. The ability to teach additional subject areas, including the history of the British Empire is an asset.
How To Apply
Applications must include:
- a letter of application
- an up-to-date curriculum vitae
- a sample syllabus for a History of Capitalism course
- one set of recent teaching evaluations
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.
Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to [email protected]. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
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