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TEACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE – 25/26

ANSH 101/ANSH 102 Beginning Anishinaabe Language and Culture I and II

Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s University, Kingston, ON CAN K7L 3N6

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates interested in teaching a course in Beginning Anishinaabe Language and Culture I (ANSH 101) and Beginning Anishinaabe Language and Culture II (ANSH 102). These are in-person teaching, introductory courses with an expected enrolment of 40 students each. Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to excellence and experience teaching Anishinaabemowin, preferably at a university level. The students are a mix of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students and the classes are split between language learning and cultural teachings.  This is a fall and winter term appointment for the period of September 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026, with classes in session from September 2, 2025 to December 2, 2025 and January 5, 2026 to April 6, 2026.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada  and Indigenous applicants under Section 35(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982 will be given priority.  Please indicate in your application if you have a valid legal work status in Canada. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool. In order to support your employment at »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s, we require you to indicate whether or not you will need a work permit.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during this process, please contact Mary Smida at llcuadm@queensu.ca, 613-533-6000 ext 78054 in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures.

The academic staff at »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý are governed by the Collective Agreement between the »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University, which is posted at Collective Agreements/LoU’s/MoA’s. Compensation is described in Article 42; with the per-course stipends for term adjuncts described in Article 42.4, and benefits described in Article 42.6.

Applications should include a complete and current curriculum vitae, names and contact information for 2 references, and any other relevant materials the candidate wishes to submit for consideration such as a letter of intent, teaching dossier, etc. The reference letters do not need to be sent along with the initial application. Please arrange to have applications sent by e-mail to Mary Smida (llcuadm@queensu.ca ) or by mail directly to:

Dr. Bronwyn Bjorkman, Department Head

Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
»Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s University

Kingston Ontario Canada K7L 3N6

Questions about the position from potential applicants can be sent by email to Dr. Bronwyn Bjorkman, Department Head of LLCU (bronwyn.bjorkman@queensu.ca).

Applications will be received until July 11, 2025. Review of applications will commence shortly thereafter, and the final appointment is subject to budgetary approval.  Additional information about the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures can be found at /llcu.

Course Descriptions:

ANSH 101 Beginning Anishinaabe Language and Culture I Units: 3.00

An introduction to the language and culture of the Anishinaabe people. This course is designed for those who have neither been exposed to Anishinaabemowin nor its traditional societal practices. Gain a rich understanding of the Anishinaabe people and their language at the beginning level.

ANSH 102 Beginning Anishinaabe Language and Culture II Units: 3.00

A continuation of ANSH 101. Students will participate and begin to develop the ability to read, write and speak some basic Anishinaabemowin and further their understanding of the rich culture, traditions and worldviews of the Anishinaabe people.

Posted: (June 4, 2025)

TEACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE – 25/26

MOHK 201 – Intermediate Mohawk Language and Culture

MOHK 202 – Oral Mohawk Language

Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s University, Kingston, ON CAN K7L 3N6

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s University and Tsi Tyonnheht Onkwawenna Language and Cultural Centre invite applications from suitably qualified candidates interested in teaching a course in Intermediate Mohawk Language and Culture (MOHK 201) and Oral Mohawk Language (MOHK 202).  These are in-person teaching, intermediate courses with expected enrolments of 25 students per course. Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to excellence and experience teaching Mohawk, preferably at a university level. The students are a mix of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students who meet at the language centre one evening per week and one Saturday per month. MOHK 201 is a fall term appointment (Sept – Dec) with classes in session from Sept 02, 2025 to December 02, 2025. MOHK 202 is a winter term appointment (Jan-April), with classes in session from January 05, 2026 to April 06, 2026.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian Citizens, permanent residents of Canada, and Indigenous applicants under Section 35(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982 will be given priority. Please indicate in your application if you have a valid legal work status in Canada. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool. In order to support your employment at »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s, we require you to indicate whether or not you will need a work permit.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during this process, please contact Mary Smida at llcuadm@queensu.ca.

The academic staff at »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý are governed by the Collective Agreement between the »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University, which is posted at Collective Agreements/LoU’s/MoA’s.

Applications should include a complete and current curriculum vitae, names and contact information for 2 references, and any other relevant materials the candidate wishes to submit for consideration such as a letter of intent, teaching dossier, etc. The reference letters do not need to be sent along with the initial application. Please arrange to have applications sent by e-mail to Mary Smida (llcuadm@queensu.ca) or by mail directly to:

Dr. Bronwyn Bjorkman, Head

Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s University

Kingston Ontario Canada K7L 3N6

Applications will be received until July 25, 2025.  Review of applications will commence shortly thereafter, and the final appointment is subject to budgetary approval.  Additional information about the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures can be found at /llcu.

Course Description:

MOHK 201/3.0 Intermediate Mohawk Language and Culture  

Students will continue to develop their language skills in Kanyen’kéha (the Mohawk language) beyond the basics and be able to interact meaningfully in a greater number of daily activities.
NOTE:  Offered only in the Mohawk Territory of Tyendinaga and open only to students registered in the Certificate of Mohawk Language and Culture.
PREREQUISITE:  MOHK 102/3.0 or MOHK 104/3.0. 

MOHK 202/3.0 Oral Mohawk Language

This course will finalize the transition from reading to writing to hearing and speaking in Kanyen’kéha (the Mohawk language). It will also give students the tools necessary to learn and improve their abilities in conversation with first language speakers (either in person, in recordings, or in written materials).
NOTE:  Offered only in the Mohawk Territory of Tyendinaga and open only to students registered in the Certificate of Mohawk Language and Culture.
PREREQUISITE:  MOHK 201/3.0. 

Posted: (June 13, 2025)

In accordance with the collective agreement between »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý and Teaching Assistants (PSAC Local 901), applications are invited from qualified individuals for the following teaching assistant positions in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures:

LLCU 110/3.0 Linguistic Diversity and Identity (Winter Term)

This course explores the diversity of human languages, and the nature of linguistic identity across and within speech communities from a linguistics perspective. Topics that will be covered include: language families; linguistic typology; writing systems; language endangerment and revitalization; and situations of language contact, bilingualism, and sociolinguistic variation.

LLCU 111/3.0 Introduction to Cultures (Fall Term)
The course offers an overview of the theoretical framework behind the study of Intercultural Communication and proposes practical applications of these theories, including in-class guest speakers and a 4-session workshop on Intercultural Competence by the »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý International Centre (QUIC). Students will obtain a Certificate by QUIC.

LLCU 111/3.0 Introduction to Cultures (Winter Term - ONLINE)
The course offers an overview of the theoretical framework behind the study of Intercultural Communication and proposes practical applications of these theories, including in-class guest speakers and a 4-session workshop on Intercultural Competence by the »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý International Centre (QUIC). Students will obtain a Certificate by QUIC.

LLCU 200/3.0 Semiotics: Interpreting the World (Fall Term)

Semiotics is the discipline that studies signs and how these participate in creating meaning and communication. This course focuses on the theoretical system on which semiotic analyses is based (F. de Saussure, C. Peirce, R. Barthes, and others) and will be devoted to various subject areas such as literature, art, film, theatre, and other fields.

LLCU 213/3.0 The Social History of Organized Crime in Canada (Fall Term)

Students will analyze and understand the most important forms of organized crime present in Canada. Its history and evolution are defined, in an attempt to interpret the relationship between major criminal organizations and economic, social, cultural, political, and demographic changes, both domestically and internationally.

LLCU 214/3.0 Mafia Culture and the Power of Symbols, Rituals and Myth (Fall Term)

The course will analyze the cinematic representation of the Mafia and other criminal organizations, such as Yakuza, Triads, Vory V Zakone. The course will focus on how North American cinema (Hollywood) often glorifies the mafiosi's lifestyle. As this characterization of the Mafia and Mafiosi began with the archetypal figures of the bosses, special attention will be given to movies of the 1930s and to Francis Ford Coppola’s Godfather trilogy.  The goal is the deconstruction of the romantic portrayal of the gangster lifestyle created on the silver screen and analyses of the atrocities committed by organized crime groups.

LLCU 248/3.0 Spanish American Cultural Contexts (Fall Term)

This survey course covers a vast area, several cultures, and many centuries. Students are expected to develop a general understanding of Spanish American culture through an examination of important historical, social, political, economic, and artistic developments in the area.

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Some training and preparation is needed before the start of the course.  Candidates must be prepared to work outside the regular 9-5 work week and have access to the internet and a computer that meets minimum requirements.  Experience with learning management systems (e.g. OnQ) and videoconferencing software (e.g. Zoom or Adobe Connect) would be an asset. 

The rate of pay is commensurate with the rates specified in the Collective Agreement of Teaching Assistants (PSAC).

TAships are filled according to Group Preferences set out in Article 12.04 of the Collective Agreement between »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s University and the Public Service Alliance of Canada.

In the appointment to TAships within the Bargaining Unit, the Employer shall with respect to graduate students follow the five level preference system outlined below.  No TAships shall be offered to candidates in Group B until the qualified candidates in Group A have been exhausted. No TAships shall be offered to candidates in Group C until the qualified candidates in Group B have been exhausted. No TAships shall be offered to candidates in Group D until the qualified candidates in Group C have been exhausted.  TAships may only be offered to candidates in Group E when there remain no qualified candidates in any other Group.

First Preference – Group A

Is for qualified graduate students for whom the TAship has been granted as part of the funding commitment offered by the Employer registered as:

1. students in a department or program or Faculty in which the TAship will be offered; or
2. students in an interdisciplinary program with TA budget resources.

Second Preference – Group B

Is for qualified full-time graduate students for whom there is no funding commitment offered by the Employer and who are registered as:

1. students in a department or program or Faculty in which the TAship will be offered; or
2. students in an interdisciplinary program with TA budget resources.

Third Preference – Group C

Is for qualified graduate students for whom the TAship will not form part of the funding commitment offered by the Employer and who are registered as:

1. 1. students in a department or program or Faculty in which the TAship will be offered; or
   2. students in an interdisciplinary program with TA budget resources.

Fourth Preference – Group D

Is for qualified graduate students that have previously held a TAship or TFship for the Employer.

Fifth Preference – Group E

Is for qualified graduate students that have not met the criteria as set out in 12.04 A, B, C, or D.

What to include in your application:

• Most recent CV
• Unofficial transcripts
• A one-paragraph statement of why you want to TA for a particular course, including a statement of relevant experience/courses taken
  • The TA position for LLCU 111 in Fall 2025 will include leading small group discussions during class time; you are invited to mention any experience relevant to leading this type of activity.
• Statement regarding which applicant group you are in.

Groups A and B – please include a ranked list of course preferences by term.

Please forward your applications to our Mary Smida, Departmental Administrator (llcuadm@queensu.ca) by July 21, 2025.

In accordance with the collective agreement between »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý and Teaching Assistants (PSAC Local 901), applications are invited from qualified individuals for the following teaching assistant positions in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures:

INDG 101/3.0 Indigenous Knowledges and Perspectives (Fall Term)
This course introduces Indigenous knowledge systems and perspectives on important issues facing Canada and the world. With a focus on local Indigenous peoples, you will also develop a general knowledge of Indigenous nations across North America. This course will prepare you to evaluate narratives related to Indigenous peoples and equip you to challenge the western cultural dominance arising from the history of colonization, centering Indigenous knowledge and perspectives. The course will be presented from an Indigenous perspective using both Indigenous and mainstream teaching methods.

INDG 101/3.0 Indigenous Knowledges and Perspectives (Winter Term)
This course introduces Indigenous knowledge systems and perspectives on important issues facing Canada and the world. With a focus on local Indigenous peoples, you will also develop a general knowledge of Indigenous nations across North America. This course will prepare you to evaluate narratives related to Indigenous peoples and equip you to challenge the western cultural dominance arising from the history of colonization, centering Indigenous knowledge and perspectives. The course will be presented from an Indigenous perspective using both Indigenous and mainstream teaching methods.

DEVS 221/3.0 Indigenous Studies II (Winter Term)

Indigenous Studies II highlights the resilience and resistance of Indigenous communities as they grapple with gendered settler colonialism. The course examines Indigenous knowledge and governance within the settler nation state and the re-building of Indigenous communities. Topics include contemporary issues in Indigenous healing, art, teaching and learning, Indigenous activism, and socio-political life. Students engage in work that centers the voices of Indigenous peoples.

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Some training and preparation is needed before the start of the course.  Candidates must be prepared to work outside the regular 9-5 work week and have access to the internet and a computer that meets minimum requirements.  Experience with learning management systems (e.g. OnQ) and videoconferencing software (e.g. Zoom or Adobe Connect) would be an asset. 

The rate of pay is commensurate with the rates specified in the Collective Agreement of Teaching Assistants (PSAC).

TAships are filled according to Group Preferences set out in Article 12.04 of the Collective Agreement between »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s University and the Public Service Alliance of Canada.

In the appointment to TAships within the Bargaining Unit, the Employer shall with respect to graduate students follow the five level preference system outlined below.  No TAships shall be offered to candidates in Group B until the qualified candidates in Group A have been exhausted. No TAships shall be offered to candidates in Group C until the qualified candidates in Group B have been exhausted. No TAships shall be offered to candidates in Group D until the qualified candidates in Group C have been exhausted.  TAships may only be offered to candidates in Group E when there remain no qualified candidates in any other Group.

First Preference – Group A

Is for qualified graduate students for whom the TAship has been granted as part of the funding commitment offered by the Employer registered as:

1. students in a department or program or Faculty in which the TAship will be offered; or
2. students in an interdisciplinary program with TA budget resources.

Second Preference – Group B

Is for qualified full-time graduate students for whom there is no funding commitment offered by the Employer and who are registered as:

1. students in a department or program or Faculty in which the TAship will be offered; or
2. students in an interdisciplinary program with TA budget resources.

Third Preference – Group C

Is for qualified graduate students for whom the TAship will not form part of the funding commitment offered by the Employer and who are registered as:

1. 1. students in a department or program or Faculty in which the TAship will be offered; or
   2. students in an interdisciplinary program with TA budget resources.

Fourth Preference – Group D

Is for qualified graduate students that have previously held a TAship or TFship for the Employer.

Fifth Preference – Group E

Is for qualified graduate students that have not met the criteria as set out in 12.04 A, B, C, or D.

What to include in your application:

• Most recent CV
• Unofficial transcripts
• A one-paragraph statement of why you want to TA for a particular course including a statement of relevant experience/courses taken
• Statement regarding which Preference Group applies to you.

Groups A and B – please include a ranked list of course preferences by term.

Please forward your applications to our Mary Smida, Departmental Administrator (llcuadm@queensu.ca) by July 21, 2025.

Teaching Fellow Position Available

2025-2026 Academic Year

Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures 

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s University, Kingston, ON CAN K7L 3N6

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s University invites applications from suitably qualified full-time graduate students at »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s University interested in teaching an undergraduate topics seminar course during the 2025/2026 academic year. Fall term appointments are for the period of September 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 with classes in session from September 2, 2025 to December 5, 2025.  Winter term appointments are for the period of January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026, with classes in session from January 5, 2026 to April 3, 2026.  

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals with in-depth knowledge and experience teaching in areas related to Indigenous Knowledges and Perspectives. This includes demonstrated interpersonal and teaching skills, including the ability to collaborate and work with faculty members, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds. Graduate Teaching Fellows are the instructors of record for the course and carry full responsibility. Duties include planning, preparing class materials, teaching, meeting with and/or responding to student queries, grading assignments, and reporting grades. Graduate Teaching Fellows are expected to comply with all »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s University Policies.  

Candidates must be enrolled as a Ph.D. student at »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s University and must have completed their comprehensive examinations and defended their doctoral research proposal at the time of application.

Applicants must be Indigenous persons with clear and demonstrable ties to Indigenous community(ies). In accordance with the Hiring of Indigenous Specific Positions Interim Policy, shortlisted applicants will be required to provide documents confirming their Indigenous identity which will be verified prior to being invited to interview. Only applicants whose Indigenous identity has been

positively verified will proceed to the interview stage of the hiring process.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals.  »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s University is committed to employment, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons.    

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during this process, please contact Mary Smida at llcuadm@queensu.ca

Graduate Teachings Assistants and Teaching Fellows at »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý are governed by the Collective Agreement for Teaching Assistants and Teaching Fellows between PSAC Local 901 and »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý.

Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding and enrolment criteria.  

Applications should include:

• a cover letter that provides:
  1. a detailed description of the proposed topic, including a topic title
  2. an explanation of the topic’s relevance to the course description and learning outcomes for INDG 301

• a complete and current curriculum vitae
• transcript(s)
• a letter of reference from one (1) referee; and
• any other relevant materials the candidate wishes to submit for consideration such as a teaching dossier, student evaluations, etc.   

The letter of reference should be sent separately by the deadline by a qualified referee who is familiar with the applicant's teaching experience directly to indg@queensu.ca.

Applicants are required to indicate their Preference Group (if applicable) as outlined in Article 12.08 in Collective Agreement for Teaching Assistants and Teaching Fellows between PSAC Local 901 and »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý within their cover letter. Applicants who are applying for more than one position are encouraged to rank their course and term preferences within their cover letter.  

Please arrange to have applications and supporting documentation sent directly to:

Mr. Nathan Brinklow

 Director, Indigenous Knowledges and Perspectives

Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s University

Kingston, ON K7L 3N9

Email: indg@queensu.ca

Applications will be received until July 11, 2025.  Review of applications will commence shortly thereafter, and the final appointment is subject to budgetary approval.  Additional information about the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures can be found at /llcu/

Please review course descriptions, term and enrollment capacities below. Course descriptions are also available within the Academic Calendar.

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures has Teaching Assistantships available for the following course: 

INDG 101/3.0 Indigenous Knowledges and Perspectives (Fall Term)
This course introduces Indigenous knowledge systems and perspectives on important issues facing Canada and the world. With a focus on local Indigenous peoples, you will also develop a general knowledge of Indigenous nations across North America. This course will prepare you to evaluate narratives related to Indigenous peoples and equip you to challenge the western cultural dominance arising from the history of colonization, centering Indigenous knowledge and perspectives. The course will be presented from an Indigenous perspective using both Indigenous and mainstream teaching methods.

INDG 101/3.0 Indigenous Knowledges and Perspectives (Winter Term)
This course introduces Indigenous knowledge systems and perspectives on important issues facing Canada and the world. With a focus on local Indigenous peoples, you will also develop a general knowledge of Indigenous nations across North America. This course will prepare you to evaluate narratives related to Indigenous peoples and equip you to challenge the western cultural dominance arising from the history of colonization, centering Indigenous knowledge and perspectives. The course will be presented from an Indigenous perspective using both Indigenous and mainstream teaching methods.

Some training and preparation will be needed before the start of the course.  Undergraduate TA duties may include attending regular class sessions and assisting with in-class activities, grading assignments or tests (via onQ or on paper) based on an answer key provided by the instructor, meeting with the course instructor regularly about the course, making photocopies or bringing relevant materials to or from the classroom.

Candidates must have access to the internet and a computer that meets minimum requirements. Experience with learning management systems (e.g. onQ) and videoconferencing software (e.g. Zoom or Adobe Connect) would be an asset.  

The rate of pay is $22.00/hr plus 4% vacation pay.

What to include in your application: 

CV, unofficial transcripts, and a one-paragraph statement of why you want to TA for a particular course, including a statement of relevant experience.  

Please forward your applications and other relevant material to Mary Smida, Departmental Administrator (llcuadm@queensu.ca) by July 21, 2025.