The Faculty of Arts is seeking qualified Contract Academic Staff (CAS) to teach the following course taught in the Department of History, for the 2026-2027 academic year, at the Brandon University Campus. The course will be delivered in an online synchronous format.

Qualifications: Applicants must have successful teaching experience and relevant expertise in Public History, History, or related fields. They will hold a Master’s Degree in Public History or History, and those holding a Ph.D. or who are at the ABD stage may be preferred. Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to a Master’s and are invited to contact the Chair of the Selection Committee on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.

Salary: $8,132 per 3 credit hour course.

Application deadline: A review of applications will begin June 1, 2026, and the posting will remain open until the position(s) is filled.

Fall Term: Classes run from September 9 to December 11, 2026, with an exam period following.

54:356 PUBLIC HISTORY IN CANADA (TUES. 6-9 pm) – Online Synchronous

This is a conceptually oriented predominantly seminar course designed to introduce students to the development, nature, problems, and challenges of public history in Canada. Students will be involved to critically examine accounts of public history and explore examples of public history – with an emphasis on the controversial – presented through commemoration sites, websites, television productions, films, court cases, and museum exhibits. The course will include guest speakers, visits to local public history sites, museums and archives. Students will be required to engage in a practical application of historical knowledge in the field of public history.

Please apply by submitting a letter of application, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three referees in a single pdf file in English to the Office of the Dean of Arts (see email below). Applicants are required to clearly explain their Public History qualifications in their cover letter.

The course will run based on sufficient enrollment and budgetary approval.

To apply, please email Laurence LeMoine at LemoineL@Brandonu.ca.

Issued May 21, 2026

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at hr@brandonu.ca*. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.*