Assistant Professor, Liberal Education

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The School of Liberal Education invites applications for a tenure-track position in Liberal Education at the rank of Assistant Professor with a start date of July 1st, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. Hiring salary will be in the range of $79,132 to $98,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate is expected to hold a Ph.D. in a related discipline at the time of appointment including, but not limited to: natural science, mathematics, computer science, environmental science, or engineering. Scholars with a broad interdisciplinary background and/or training in liberal education are encouraged to apply.

Specifically, the successful candidate will have teaching and/or research interests in one or more of the following areas:
• Quantitative reasoning
• Science communication/science literacy
• Science policy
• Science and technology studies (STS)
• Scholarship of teaching and learning in natural science disciplines

Courses taught in the School of Liberal Education are interdisciplinary in nature and are open to undergraduate students completing any major. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach courses addressing a broad range of quantitative or science-related topics and principles to non-majors. Existing course offerings include LBED 2100 Quantitative Reasoning, LBED 2200 Problems and Puzzles, LBED 2500 Scientific Knowledge Across Disciplines, and LBED 3500 Natural Versus Human Sciences.

Required Documents

An application should include:
• A letter of application expressing interest in the position that articulates i) the candidate’s understanding of liberal education and how it relates to their potential contributions to this position; and ii) the candidate’s commitment to collegiality.
• A curriculum vitae
• A statement of teaching philosophy and approach (not exceeding two pages)
• A statement of research interests (not exceeding two pages)
• Contact information for two referees who can speak to the candidate’s achievement in or potential to contribute to teaching and research in the School of Liberal Education

Applications will be open until the position is filled. Review of files will begin January 15, 2026.

For inquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Harold Jansen, Dean, School of Liberal Education at libadmin@uleth.ca.

While all applications will be considered, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

Understanding that career interruptions can have an impact on a candidate’s record of achievement, we encourage applicants to explain in their applications any impact that career interruptions have had on their record.

The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at human.resources@uleth.ca. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.

The School of Liberal Education

Founded in 2017, the School of Liberal Education is a small unit of faculty members and instructors at the University of Lethbridge who are distinguished by their commitment to interdisciplinary teaching and research. The School’s academic staff teach a variety of undergraduate courses in liberal education to a diverse student body. Faculty members are expected to develop and maintain research programs. There are opportunities to collaborate with other faculty members across the University.

About the University

The University of Lethbridge is a comprehensive and research-intensive university founded on the principles of liberal education where inspired scholars integrate research and creative activity with teaching. Our University’s Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. Founded in 1967 on traditional Blackfoot land, it is a place where student engagement in learning, creative activities, and research takes place every day. With campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary, the University of Lethbridge offers more than 150 undergraduate and 60 graduate programs in the Faculties of Arts & Science, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, the Schools of Liberal Education and Graduate Studies, and the Dhillon School of Business, to more than 8,000 students.

The City of Lethbridge

The city of Lethbridge has over 100,000 people and is located in Southern Alberta, not far from the Rocky Mountains and the U.S. border. Lethbridge enjoys a sunny, dry climate that is surprisingly mild, has excellent cultural and recreational amenities, and offers attractive economic conditions including affordable housing. For more information see the City’s website at www.lethbridge.ca.

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