Education Instructor EDBE 8R78 Fall/Winter D17

June 3, 2026

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<div>Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement. </div><div>We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive! Brock has been recognized as a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara for seven consecutive years. We have been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. For 2025, Brock has been proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture, ranked seventh by Forbes in partnership with Statista. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities. </div><div>Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.</div><h2>Post End Date:</h2>June 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM<h3></h3><h3></h3>This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-5 (Employee Group)Job Title: Education InstructorCourse Code: EDBE 8R78Title of Course: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (Tech Ed) Department & Program: Department of Educational Studies, Teacher Education, Consecutive & Concurrent Program <div> </div>Duration of Appointment: November 29, 2026- February 2, 2027Online or Physical Location (If Known): OnlineDay(s) of the Week (If Known):Compensation:Effective September 1, 2025 - $36.03 per nominal hourEffective September 1, 2026 - $37.11 per nominal hourThe above rates do not include vacation pay. Vacation pay shall be in accordance with Article 16.02.Nominal Hours of Appointment: 195 Number of Positions Available: 4 <div><div>Brock University has identified fostering a culture of inclusivity, accessibility, reconciliation, and decolonization as a strategic priority. The Department of Educational Studies is deeply committed to both the process and goal of social justice, including critical inquiry, inclusive practices, and equitable participation. We prioritize approaches, leadership and curricula that make central issues of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, and disability to challenge historical, and ongoing forms of oppression and marginalization in school and society. Our Teacher Education Program invites applicants who are deeply committed to equity and social justice approaches, including making central to their knowledge human rights issues of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and socio-economic contexts as they interact with students, colleagues, and peers. </div><div> </div><div>Overview: </div><div><ul><li>An instructor in our program will possess or demonstrate strong connected understandings of relevant knowledge for teaching (e.g. Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge); </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Professionally bring to life the content, knowledge, and competencies relevant to specific methods and foundations courses being taught while modeling the Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT); </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Enact curriculum and teaching approaches that engage students in conversations on educational inclusion and equity related to course content and concepts; </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Be aware of a variety of critical practices relevant to their field/subject area that can support all students, attend to our unconscious biases, and encourage inclusivity. </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>Duties: </div><div><ul><li>Become familiar with Brock University policies and adhere to them. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Complete required Brock instructor’s online tutorial prior to first class. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Use a provided Brock email address for all Brock-related communications with teacher candidates and program personnel. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Develop course materials. </li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>Effectively deliver all aspects of the course in designated mode(s) (lecture, blended, etc.) </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Manage instructional contact time and non-contact time. Contact time includes all classes as scheduled both in-person and online. Non-contact time includes preparation of lecture materials, managing the learning management system(s), student consultation, marking or grading, holding office hours, and other course administration as may be required such as attending required meetings with program personnel (e.g. Beginning of Program). </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Adapt instructional and assessment strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Advise, mentor, and provide feedback to teacher candidates in relation to course concepts/content and the Professional Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards of the OCT. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Work collegially and collaborate/instruct with course team lead(s) and/or other instructors. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Attend course team meetings and debriefings. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Manage course records including attendance and submitting final grades by university and/or Program deadlines. </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>Qualifications: </div><div><ul><li>A minimum of 5 years of recent (last 5 years) teaching experience. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Master’s degree or other recognized specialization in the field such as a 3-level specialization related to the subject being taught. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Demonstrated leadership in curriculum and/or education. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Familiarity with the Ontario curriculum, supporting documents, and approved resources relevant to subject/foundations area. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Exhibits contemporary knowledge of educational theory and pedagogy including assessment relevant to subject area. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills especially in providing growth-oriented feedback for beginning teacher candidate development. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Demonstrated knowledge of social justice and equity, particularly to sexual and gender diversity, anti-racism, and Indigenous and decolonizing practices. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience with teacher candidates or other adult learners. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Competency in using educational technology and platforms for content creation, course management and delivery. </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>Applications </div></div><div>Please include a cover letter and a current resume to demonstrate how you meet the qualifications noted above. Applicants with seniority should include their seniority date in the application questionnaire. </div><div>Please Note </div><div>Position(s) listed on this posting are subject to course enrolments and budgetary approval. </div><div>As per Article 12.08 of the Collective Agreement: </div><div>Members shall not accept any appointment which, taken together with all other appointments at the University, would cause the member to exceed the maximum number of regular hours (i.e., not overtime hours) allowable in a work week under the Employment Standards Act, as amended from time to time. </div><div>In addition, an employee is not permitted to teach more than two (2) full credit courses in an academic year (i.e., July 1 to June 30). </div><div>The Brock University and Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 4207-5 Collective Agreement governs part-time Education Instructors in the Faculty of Education. The Agreement can be accessed on the Office of People and Culture website - <a href="https://brocku.ca/human-resources/collective-agreements/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://brocku.ca/human-resources/collective-agreements/</a>. </div><div>Additional Comments  </div><div>Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website:  <a href="https://calendar.brocku.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://calendar.brocku.ca/</a> </div><div>Academic terms generally run from: </div><div>Fall – September to December </div><div>Winter – January to April </div><div>Spring – May to July </div><div>Summer – July to August </div><div>*Actual dates can be found on the Timetables available on the Office of the Registrar web page: <a href="https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration/</a></div><div><div>We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our <a href="https://brocku.ca/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/Flexible-Work-Arrangement-Policy.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Flexible Work Arrangement Policy</a>. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.</div><div> </div><div>Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.</div><div> </div><div>We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our <a href="https://brocku.ca/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/Employment-Accommodation-Policy.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Employment Accommodation Policy</a> and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact <a href="mailto:talent@brocku.ca" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">talent@brocku.ca</a>  if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.</div><div> </div><div>Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.</div><div> </div><div>We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.</div><div> </div><div>Learn more about Brock University by visiting <a href="http://www.brocku.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.brocku.ca</a>.</div></div>

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