Education Instructor

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.

Overview: 

Further study of teaching strategies and skills required, focusing on computer systems, networking, and interfacing, electronics and robotics. Exploration of secondary and post-secondary education pathways and career opportunities.

• An instructor in our program will possess or demonstrate strong connected understandings of relevant knowledge for teaching (e.g. Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge);

• 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);

• Enact curriculum and teaching approaches that engage students in conversations on educational inclusion and equity related to course content and concepts;

• 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.  

Duties:

• Become familiar with Brock University policies and adhere to them.

• Complete required Brock instructor’s online tutorial prior to first class.

• Use a provided Brock email address for all Brock-related communications with teacher candidates and program personnel.

• Use developed course materials to support planning and instruction.

• Effectively deliver all aspects of the course in designated mode(s) (lecture, blended,etc.)

• 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).

• Adapt instructional and assessment strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs. 

• 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.

• Work collegially and collaborate/instruct with course team lead(s) and/or other instructors.

• Attend course team meetings and debriefings.

• Manage course records including attendance andsubmittingfinal grades byuniversityand/or Program deadlines. 

Qualifications:

• Normally a minimum of 5 years of recent teaching experience.

• Master’s degree or other recognized specialization in the field such as a 3-level specialization related to the subject being taught.

• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum and/or education.

• Familiarity with the Ontario curriculum, supporting documents, and approved resources relevant to subject/foundations area. 

• Exhibits contemporary knowledge of educational theory and pedagogy including assessment relevant to subject area.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills especially in providing growth-oriented feedback for beginning teacher candidate development.

• Demonstrated knowledge of social justice and equity, particularly to sexual and gender diversity, anti-racism, and Indigenous and decolonizing practices.

• Experience with teacher candidates or other adult learners.

• Competency in using educational technology and platforms for content creation, course management and delivery. 

• Knowledge of technological education safety practices applicable to secondary school contexts.

• Experience with teacher candidates or other adult learners.

• Experience withstructural design forblended modes of course delivery.

• Experience teaching the Teaching of Broad Based Technologies.

Applications 

Please include a cover letter and a current resume. Members with seniority can provide seniority date in the application questionnaire.  Ensure all required documentation, including names of references and course/performance evaluations are included.

Please Note 

Position(s) listed on this posting are subject to course enrolments and budgetary approval.

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

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.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitmentprocess, as outlined in ourEmployment Accommodation Policyand consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code.Please contact [email protected]if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.