Sessional Lecturer Positions 2025-26 Academic Year

Sessional Lecturer Positions 2025-26 Academic Year

Friday, April 25, 2025

Sessional Lecturer Positions 2025-2026 Academic Year

The Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies is now accepting applications for Sessional positions in 2025-2026 academic year.

Subject to budgetary, enrolment considerations, and other departmental considerations, the successful candidates will teach the following courses:

Course Code Course # Section # Title
AMNE 151 1 Greek and Roman Mythology
AMNE 216 1 Ancient Rome
AMNE 323 1 Slavery in the Ancient Greek and Roman World
AMNE 325 1 Women in the Roman World of Republican and Imperial Times
AMNE 351 1 Religion in Ancient Egypt
AMNE 355 1 Greek Religion
AMNE 376 1 Greek Art and Architecture
GREK 101 1 Beginning Ancient Greek I
GREK 102 1 Beginning Ancient Greek II
GREK 201 1  Intermediate Ancient Greek I
GREK 202 1 Intermediate Ancient Greek II
GREK 351 1 Reading Ancient Greek: Prose
GREK 352 1 Reading Ancient Greek: Verse
LATN 101 1 Beginning Latin I
LATN 101 2 Beginning Latin I
LATN 101 3 Beginning Latin I
LATN 101 4 Beginning Latin I (online)
LATN 102 1 Beginning Latin II
LATN 102 2 Beginning Latin II
LATN 102 3 Beginning Latin II (online)
LATN 201 1  Intermediate Latin I
LATN 201 1  Intermediate Latin I
LATN 301 2 Intermediate Latin II
LATN 350 1 Latin Literature of the Classical Period (Prose)

The following courses are expected to be taught by continuing sessionals and are included here to inform you of their vacancy.

Course Code Course # Section # Title
ARBC 101 1 Beginning Classical and Quranic Arabic I
ARBC 105 1 Beginning Classical and Quranic Arabic II
ARBC 301 1 Intermediate Classical and Quranic Arabic I
ARBC 302 1 Intermediate Classical and Quranic Arabic II
ARBC 420A 1 Supervised Study in Classical and Quranic Arabic

Course descriptions can be found at: https://amne.ubc.ca/undergraduate/courses/. Please note that the days/times listed are subject to change.

Please send your Letter of Application and current CV (one combined pdf) by 4 pm, May 16, 2025 to Dee Holmes, Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies UBC: email amne.manager@ubc.ca.

Applicants must be physically located and legally able to work in Canada for the duration of the appointment. All positions are subject to funding and are governed by UBC’s “Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional and Part-time Faculty Members”: http://www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty-relations/collective-agreements/appointment-sessional

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Dr. Michael Griffin, Head, AMNE

A pdf version of the job posting is available here.

Teaching Assistant Positions for 2025-26 Academic Year

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Teaching Assistant Positions for 2025-26 Academic Year

The Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies anticipates hiring teaching assistants for the following course in 2025/26. Courses and job descriptions are subject to change up until the beginning of each term, and some positions are dependent on course enrolment.

 

Course Code Course Title Estimated Number of Positions Anticipated Hours of Work per term Description of TA duties and qualifications
AMNE 101 Greek and Latin Roots of English 2 to 3 96-192 Primarily marking exams, assignments, and papers. No background in Greek or Latin needed. Strong English language skills required, both oral and written.
AMNE 151 Greek and Roman Mythology 5 to 6 96-192 Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, moderating discussions and tutorials, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Classical Studies would be an asset. Must have excellent spoken and written communication skills. Ideal candidate has experience leading tutorials and familiarity with the subject matter from an interdisciplinary standpoint. Preference given to second year MAs and doctoral students.
AMNE 160 Jewish, Christian and Muslim Religious Traditions 2 96-192 Leading tutorials. Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures. Preferred background in Religious Studies.” Ideal candidate has experience leading tutorials. Must have excellent spoken and written communication skills.
AMNE 170 Temples, Tombs, and Tyrants: The Archaeology of the Middle East, Greece, and Rome 1 to 2 96-192 Primarily marking exams, assignments, and papers. Needs background in archaeology.
AMNE 200 Approaching the Ancient Mediterranean and Near East 1 96-192 Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam.
AMNE 215 Ancient Greece 1 96-192 Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Classical Studies (e.g. Greek history and culture) would be an asset.
AMNE 216 Ancient Rome 1 96-192 Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Classical Studies (e.g. Roman history and culture) would be an asset.
AMNE 225 Gladiators, Games, and Spectacle in the Greek and Roman World 1 96-192 Marking exams and assignments, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Classical Studies (e.g. Roman history and society) would be an asset.
AMNE 235 Greek Philosophy II 1 to 2 96-192 Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. Background in either Classics or Philosophy or both welcome; specific experience in ancient philosophy not required.
AMNE 251 Near Eastern and Biblical Mythology 1 to 2 96-192 Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. Preferred background in Religious Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Biblical Studies. Ideal candidate has TA experience. Must have excellent spoken and written communication skills.
AMNE 260 Scriptures of the Near East 1 96-192 Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Near Eastern Studies (e.g. literature or history) would be an asset.
AMNE 264 The New Testament and Early Christianity 1 96-192 Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Religious Studies (e.g. early Christianity) would be an asset.
AMNE 300 Uses and Abuses of Antiquity 1 96-192 Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Classical or Near Eastern Reception would be an asset.
AMNE 301 The Technical Terms of Medicine and Biological Science 3 to 5 96-192 Attendance at lectures only if TAing for this course for the first time. Strong English language skills required, both oral and written. Preferred background of at least a semester of Greek or Latin is ideal. Leads tutorials, reviewing lecture materials and teaching some new material; marks tutorial materials and midterms.
AMNE 306 Ancient Technology: Greece and Rome 1 to 2 96-192 Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Classical Studies (e.g. Greek/Roman history and culture) and archaeology would be an asset.
AMNE 323 Slavery in the Ancient Greek and Roman World 1 96-192 Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Classical Studies (e.g. Greek/Roman history and culture) would be an asset.
AMNE 368 Paul and the Making of Christianity 1 96-192 Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Religious studies would be an asset.
AMNE 325 Women in the Roman World of Republican and Imperial Times 1 96-192  Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, moderating discussions and tutorials, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Classical Studies (e.g. Roman history and culture) would be an asset.
AMNE 341 Sex, Lies, and Violence in the Hebrew Bible 2 96-192 Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures. Preferred background in Religious Studies/Biblical Studies. Ideal candidate has TA experience. Must have excellent spoken and written communication skills.
AMNE 355 Greek Religion 1 96-192 Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in Classical Studies (e.g. Greek history, culture, or archaeology) would be an asset.
AMNE 371 Ancient Egypt: The Archaeology of the Land of the Pharaohs 1 96-192 Marking exams, online discussions and a 3D modelling assignment with essay. Background in archaeology preferred; some knowledge of ancient Egypt would be ideal.
AMNE 376 Greek Art and Architecture 1 96-192 Marking exams and assignments/papers, attendance at lectures, office hours, opportunity for 1-2 guest lectures. Preferred background in Greek history/archaeology.
AMNE 377 Roman Art and Architecture 1 96-192 Marking exams/papers; attendance at lectures. Knowledge of Roman art preferred.
AMNE 381 Theories of Myth 1 96-192 Marking exams and papers, attendance at lectures, holding office hours, invigilating midterm and exam. A background in mythology would be an asset.
RGST 200 Introduction to the Study of Religion 1 to 2 96-192 Marking papers and exams; opportunity to do a lecture, with support (no obligation to do so); attendance at most in-person lectures desirable. Interest in Religious Studies (or study of religion) preferred.

Interested students should complete the application form: https://amne.air.arts.ubc.ca/hiring/ta-application-winter/. Please email amne.grad@ubc.ca if you have any questions.

The Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies expects to be hiring teaching assistants for the courses listed above in 2025/26. Courses and job descriptions are subject to change up until the beginning of each term, and some positions are subject to course enrolment. All positions require that you be physically located and legally able to work in Canada for the duration of the appointment. Please note that the number of available positions is subject to funding availability, enrollment and/or course cancellation. Applications are due no later than May 1, 2025. Current and incoming AMNE graduate students are prioritized for all TAships in the department.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Current salaries for Teaching Assistants (CUPE 2278) can be found here.

 

2025 Three-year Lecturer (Renewable) in Latin Language and Ancient Mediterranean Studies

Application For Three-year Lecturer (Renewable) in Latin Language and Ancient Mediterranean Studies 

The Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies at the University of British Columbia is seeking applications for a renewable three-year Lecturer position in Latin Language and Ancient Mediterranean Studies, to commence July 1, 2025. The teaching load for this position is eight 3-credit courses per year, and the successful candidate will also participate in departmental service, events, and initiatives.  Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in Classical Studies or a related field.

In accordance with the Collective Agreement between UBC and the UBC Faculty Association, Lecturer positions at UBC are appointments without review (i.e. non-tenure track), renewable for successive terms subject to availability of funds and demonstration of excellence in teaching and service. This position is subject to final budgetary approval and will entail a probationary first year. The expected pay range for this position is $6,867 – $8,583/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will possess a strong commitment to teaching and will be able to maintain and grow our strong undergraduate Latin language program. They will also demonstrate the ability to retain and build student engagement in large lecture classes. Additional desirable areas of teaching expertise include: Greek and Roman mythology, Ancient Greek language, etymology, classical reception, online teaching. We especially welcome applications from candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing a culture of equity, inclusion, and decolonization through teaching, course development, or service.

Enquiries may be made to the Head of the Department of AMNE, Dr. Michael Griffin, at amne.manager@ubc.ca.

The deadline for the receipt of applications is March 25, 2025. Applicants should apply through AMNE’s Internal Resources website at: https://amne.air.arts.ubc.ca/2025-three-year-lecturer-renewable-in-latin-language-and-ancient-mediterranean-studies/

Information about the Department is available on the web at: http://amne.ubc.ca 

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Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. 

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

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Sessional Lecturer Positions 2024-25 Academic Year

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Sessional Lecturer Positions 2024-2025 Academic Year

The Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies is now accepting applications for Sessional positions in 2024-2025 academic year.

Subject to budgetary, enrolment considerations, and other departmental considerations, the successful candidate will teach the following course:

 

Course Title Term Days Time
AMNE 361 The Origins of Judaism 2 MWF 10:00-11:00

Course descriptions can be found at: https://amne.ubc.ca/undergraduate/courses/. Please note that the days/times listed are subject to change.

Please send your Letter of Application and current CV (one combined pdf) by 4 pm, December 10, 2024 to Deana Holmes, Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies UBC: email amne.manager@ubc.ca.

Applicants must be physically located and legally able to work in Canada for the duration of the appointment. All positions are subject to funding and are governed by UBC’s “Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional and Part-time Faculty Members”: http://www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty-relations/collective-agreements/appointment-sessional

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person

Dr. Michael Griffin, Head, AMNE

A pdf version of the job posting is available here.

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