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

Under the terms of the 16th 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 40-98-23

Course Title: EDUC 5063 FA01 - Inclusive Education and Social Justice
Contract Term: August 15, 2023 - December 31, 2023 (Fall)
Course Schedule: To be determined.
Location: Online.
Employee Group: Acadia University Faculty Association

Course Description: Foundational concepts embedded within the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and decolonization are examines using the analytical tools of intersectionality, anti-racist education, ableism, gender, culture, and power.

Qualifications: The successful applicant must possess at minimum, a Master's degree in Education or a related graduate degree connected to Social Justice or Inclusive Education. Extensive teaching, research, or other relevant work is required. Lived experience of marginalized identities is recognized as important knowledge that is relevant to this position and is considered an asset. Experience with inclusive education in educational contexts is required. Preference will be given to those applicants who possess a PhD or who are engaged in a doctoral program in the fields of Social Justice or Inclusive Education or relevant related areas of study in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

NOTE: Candidates should be prepared to potentially teach this course using synchronous and asynchronous online and/or remote delivery platforms.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and 1) if applicable, a copy of the terminal degree diploma, 2) if applicable, evidence of recent successful teaching in schools or universities or other informal educational contexts (e.g., student evaluations), and 3) if applicable, 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 June 16, 2023 (at midnight).

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents shall be given priority. The University encourages applications from Indigenous people; African Canadians; African Nova Scotians; persons with disabilities; visible minorities; women; persons of any minority sexuality, gender identity or gender expression; and all intersections of these identities. Acadia embraces the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental in creating an expansive academic environment and champions diverse knowledge systems as pillars of academic excellence.All applicants shall be required to submit an online self-identification form (Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form) as part of their application package.