Faculty of Professional Studies
School of Education
Per Course Faculty Teaching Opportunity

Under the terms of the 15th Collective Agreement, and in accordance with Article 58.10(a)(ii), the University invites applications from all qualified individuals. First consideration will be given to internal candidates as defined in Article 58.11(b)(i) of the Collective Agreement (Internal applicants are all individuals on the Precedence List as defined in Articles 11.12(a), 11.12 (b) and 11.12(m) and all Full-Time Employees.).

Competition #EDUC 14-70-21

Course Title: EDUC 40E3 A4 - Teaching Human Geography in the Secondary School 1
Contract Term: June 23, 2021 to August 3, 2021 (Summer Intersession)
Course Schedule: M-F 8:30am - 12:pm (Class Dates: July 7 - July 20)
Employee Group: Acadia University Faculty Association

Course Description: Using relevant documents and current research, topics in teaching human geography will include cultural patterns and processes, landscapes and cultural geography, population geography, urban geography, political geography, agricultural and rural land use and industrialization and economic development. A variety of teaching strategies will be aimed at infusing geography skills and pedagogy into social studies teaching and learning.

Note: This course will be taught using synchronous and asynchronous on-line and/or remote delivery platforms.

Qualifications: M.Ed. or higher qualification in a relevant area. A record of academic expertise in relevant theories related to the teaching of human geography. Current and relevant experience with contemporary approaches to teaching human geography in schools is required. Recent experience as a school-based educator is preferred. Recent experience designing, delivering, and assessing a teacher education course at a university level is preferred. Successful recent experience working independently and as part of a team is essential. The B.Ed. is a provincially accredited program; therefore, applicants will therefore be expected to teach to the accreditation standards for this course.

To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of recent successful teaching in schools or universities or other informal educational contexts (e.g., student evaluations) and evidence of teaching or professional learning or research related to course content (e.g., course outlines, teaching materials, professional learning events, research outputs, etc.). If further information is required, please contact Kelli Mahoney, Human Resources Department at 902-585-1633 or [email protected]

Competition closes April 7, 2021.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is academic and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package. Canadian and permanent residents will be given priority.