Please note that as Campus Saint Jean is the Francophone faculty of the University of Alberta, applicants must be fluent in spoken and written French.

This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

While this position welcomes applications from individuals external to the university, current Academic Teaching Staff are first notified of available positions and will receive first consideration in accordance with the terms of the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement before considering external candidates for positions with a term 8 months or longer. Please login to verify your internal candidate status.

This position is part-time and has an initial appointment of 4 months. The salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement.

Location - Work primarily takes place at Campus Saint-Jean, Calgary.

Pour consulter cette offre d'emploi en français, veuillez vous référer à ce document**.**

The Campus Saint-Jean at the University of Alberta invites applications for a part-time teaching professor position in education to teach at the undergraduate level in education for satellite programs. Teaching will be delivered in a co-modal format from the Calgary campus and for distance students, or entirely online depending on program needs.

The ideal candidate will have a generalist profile, with, ideally, a specialization in literacy and/or school inclusion (diversity and equity, Indigenous education, learning disabilities). Their knowledge of the minority Francophone context and French immersion, as well as their experience in the school environment, will enable them to teach introductory courses in teaching (planning, assessment, design of educational materials related to the curriculum), classroom management courses, foundation of learning courses, and courses on educational contexts and professional ethics.

Le Campus Saint-Jean est une communauté multiculturelle de la Francophonie au sein de l'une des institutions académiques les plus importantes et les plus prestigieuses au monde, l'Université de l'Alberta. C'est un lieu de culture diversifiée et d'inclusion. Un lieu de recherche et d'enseignement innovateurs et de qualité. Un établissement qui offre des possibilités à tous, qui offre un enseignement supérieur en français en Alberta, pour le Canada et le monde. Au Campus Saint-Jean, nous formons la prochaine génération de penseurs, de chercheurs, d'enseignants, d'acteurs, de leaders, d'entrepreneurs et de cadres qui répondront aux besoins de la francophonie, de la dualité linguistique canadienne et de la société, qui ouvriront de nouveaux horizons à l'économie du savoir et qui répondront à l'appel des grands défis mondiaux.

Campus Saint-Jean is a multicultural Francophone faculty within one of the world's most important and prestigious academic institutions, the University of Alberta. It is a place of diverse culture and inclusion, innovative and quality research and teaching, and an institution of opportunity for all. It offers higher education in French in Alberta, Canada, and worldwide. At Campus Saint-Jean, we are shaping the next generation of thinkers, researchers, teachers, doers, leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives who will serve the needs of the Francophonie within Canada's dual linguistic society; opening new horizons for a knowledge economy and responding to the call of the world's significant challenges.

Under the authority of the Senior Associate Dean, the person selected for this position will have the following tasks:

• Provide instruction to undergraduate and graduate students
• Develop the content of assigned courses and be responsible for the design of these courses, including teaching methodology
• Ensure reasonable availability for student consultation during and outside of class hours
• Contribute to the content of new student orientation activities
• Participate in scholarly teaching by staying current and competent in course content and design and instructor performance
• Engage in administrative tasks related to teaching
• Attend orientations, faculty meetings, course-related meetings, and other teaching-related activities
• Submit the course syllabus to the administration within the prescribed deadlines
• Submit a report to the Senior Associate Dean at the end of the semester
• Other clearly defined teaching activities, as applicable, assigned and agreed upon at the time of appointment or during subsequent annual assignments
• Contribute to the content of new student orientation activities
• Ability to teach the following courses in French:

EDU S 201 (6 credits) - Introduction to Teaching and Orientation Internship

Mondays & Wednesdays 9.30-11.20 a.m., LAB Tuesdays 8.30-12.20 p.m. (Calgary Campus)

• This course includes both theoretical and practical components. The theoretical component includes an introduction to the realities of the school environment and to planning, teaching, and assessment strategies. The practical component consists of an orientation internship during which the student will conduct participatory observation and apply their knowledge in an authentic classroom situation. The student will also understand the importance of continuous learning for their professional development.

EDU M 346 - Literacy in the Second Cycle of Elementary School

Thursdays 5-8 p.m., LAB Wednesdays 9-11 a.m. (Calgary Campus)

• Strengthening literacy skills in upper elementary school students. Students will deepen their knowledge of the processes and strategies related to reading, writing, and speaking. Using the curriculum, they will learn to plan a teaching sequence by implementing appropriate teaching, differentiation, and assessment strategies. Error correction and teaching new grammar in context, as well as the use of digital resources, will also be covered.

EDU P 342 - Assessment of Learning

Fridays 5.00-7.55 p.m. (Calgary Campus)

• Study of the foundations of learning assessment in order to develop and analyze different assessment methods to support learning and academic achievement. Students will learn how to plan assessment to support the learning of all students. Emphasis will be placed on the application and development of various measurement instruments in the context of a particular subject related to the curriculum. Writing school reports and disseminating results will be covered.

• Preferably possess a Ph.D. in Education, or at least have completed a Master's degree

• Significant experience in postsecondary teaching may compensate, subject to evaluation

• Demonstrate concrete teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level; an excellent teaching record is required

• Have strong pedagogical and technological knowledge for online, in-person, co-modal (in-person and online students), and hybrid (flipped classroom) teaching

• Be dedicated to student engagement and success

• Demonstrate initiative and leadership

• Possess an excellent level of written and spoken French, and a very good level of English to understand agreements, policies, and procedures at the University of Alberta

• Have an excellent team spirit and collaboration skills

• Have experience in student supervision, mentoring, and tutoring

• Have a good understanding of the linguistic learning context in a minority environment

Application Instructions

Please submit a single document containing:

• A cover letter confirming your interest and qualifications, along with a statement affirming your readiness and ability to teach courses in the specified fields. Please specify the courses for which you are applying.
• An updated CV.
• A teaching dossier including your teaching philosophy (to be uploaded under "interests").
• Copies of numerical evaluations and any other forms of impartial assessments (peer evaluations).
• Three letters of recommendation attesting to your skills.

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 ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.