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 59-119-23

Course Title: EDUC 4503 FA02 - Digital Literacy and Curriculum (Elementary)
Contract Term: August 15, 2023 - December 31, 2023 (Fall)
Course Schedule: Thursdays, 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Employee Group: Acadia University Faculty Association

Course Description: This course explores critical digital literacies for the empowerment of effective teaching and learning practices within diverse classroom contexts. The complexity of technology integration will be examined from the perspective of overlaps with pedagogical and content knowledge in the context of teacher as reflective practitioner. Through the use of current digital tools and classroom strategies, students will explore concepts such as Blended Learning, Digital Citizenship, new literacies, Universal Design for Learning, and design thinking in STEAM environments. This course section is intended for elementary education students.

Qualifications: The successful applicant must possess an M.Ed. or higher qualification in a relevant area. A record of academic expertise in relevant and contemporary theories related to digital literacy and learning technologies. Current and relevant professional experience with contemporary approaches to teaching and leading digital literacy and learning technologies in schools and regional centers for education is required. Experience with the pedagogies and technologies of Collaborative Maker Spaces is preferred. 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. Applicants will therefore be expected to teach to the accreditation standards for this course.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload a letter of application and a curriculum vitae, and 1) evidence of recent successful teaching in schools or universities or other informal educational contexts (e.g., student evaluations), 2) 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 19, 2023 (at midnight).

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents shall be given priority. First consideration shall be given to internal candidates as defined in Articles 58.11 (b)(i) of the Collective Agreement. 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) (Article 3.61(i)). These forms shall be processed by Human Resources. Information provided on these forms shall be held in confidence and may only be used for employment equity purposes as agreed in Article 43.35(b) and 43.35(d)(ii). Self-identification data collected for a given employment competition shall be destroyed after all requirements to preserve documentation for that competition have expired. Only candidates who have submitted a self-identification form can be considered as members of designated groups as described in Article 3.20. The form shall include the option to not self-identify, but candidates must submit the form with their applications.