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This is a Term 12 position with an appointment duration of 2 years.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.

Situated on Treaty Six territory, the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta invites applications for a term appointment Assistant or Associate Lecturer - Term 12 in Career and Technology Studies (CTS). CTS is an essential subject area within the teacher education program with an emphasis on relational pedagogy and meaningful connections between technology, work, and human development. Our future teachers are prepared to support students’ diverse post-secondary and career pathways. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2026.

The Faculty of Education is consistently ranked among the top faculties of education in Canada and globally. It is home to award-winning educators, internationally recognized researchers, and socially engaged scholars. With a commitment to inclusive excellence, the faculty supports K–12 education, professional development, and advanced scholarship, shaping the next generation of teachers, leaders, and policymakers who make a difference in classrooms and communities.

• Teaching undergraduate classes in the Career and Technology Studies and/or other areas of education across the Faculty.

• Contribution to service within the Faculty, University and the broader community.

• Advising undergraduate students.

• Leadership in the CTS subject area.

• Applicants must have completed a Masters or Doctorate degree (preferred Doctorate) in Education with a focus relevant to Career and Technology Studies or a closely related field (e.g., Curriculum and Instruction).

• Applicants who are close to completion (ABD) of a PhD or EdD will be considered.

• Successful teaching experience, preferably at both the K–12 and post-secondary levels, with the ability to teach across our undergraduate teacher education (pre-service) program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Contribute to ongoing teacher education program development.
• Work with post-secondary education institutions to formally transfer two-year diplomas and corresponding credentials to the Bachelor of Education and After
• Degree in Education CTS Majors or CTS Minor degree programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in any one or more of the five clusters of Alberta’s CTS curriculum and pedagogy, and CTS and CTF related assessments.
• Experience with shop, lab, and classroom maintenance and budgets.
• Experience with Alberta Education curricula or comparable K–12 career and technology education programs.
• Willingness to collaborate with schools, school divisions, associations, and community partners.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization in teaching, research, and community engagement.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants are invited to submit an application package that must include:

• A cover letter. Two pages maximum, which can include a reflection about what it means to work in a CTS / CTF context.
• Curriculum vitae.
• A one page teaching statement.
• A statement including contributions and plans to advance access, community and belonging (ACB) through research, teaching and service
• Three letters of reference and contact information for each.

Applicants are encouraged to review the University of Alberta’s Strategic Plans, including: SHAPE, a strategic plan of impact; Forward with Purpose: A Strategic Plan for Research and Innovation; Student Experience Action Plan; Braiding Past, Present and Future; Changing the Story - An Integrated Action Plan and the Faculty of Education Strategic Plan 2019-2024, Education for the Public Good.

Review of applications will begin on May 27, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled, with a targeted start date of July 1, 2026.

All applications can be addressed to the attention of Dr. Jorge Sousa, Vice Dean, Faculty Development and Faculty Affairs. Please enter the competition number "3897 Term Position” in the subject line. Specific questions about the position can be addressed to sousa@ualberta.ca.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package*. Salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with* Schedule D of the Collective Agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.