Job Description:

#About the Faculty of Health, Community and Education

The Faculty of Health, Community and Education (HCE) is constantly looking forward to an inspired future where our efforts contribute to healthy communities and ultimately improve the quality of life of those with whom we interact. Our unique collection of programs tailored to health, community and education professions, creates a compelling collective. Our partnerships with the community, and within the post-secondary sector, open up new and exciting avenues that increase access and opportunity, while augmenting the overall student experience. The Faculty of Health, Community and Education is comprised of four departments: School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONM), Health and Physical Education, Child Studies and Social Work, and Education, which offer a variety of degree, diploma, and certificate programs.

The Faculty's Strategic Plan guides the work of each unit, the entire faculty, and our people. Ani to Pisi 2030 describes the spider web and the interconnectedness of all people and things.

For additional information about the Faculty of Health, Community and Education please visit our website.

##About the Bachelor of Child Studies

The Bachelor of Child Studies is made up of two programs; Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) and Child and Youth Care Counsellor (CYCC). Both programs emphasize collaboration and community leadership, equipping students with a combination of theory and practical skills to make a difference in the lives of children and youth.

#About the Role

The Bachelor of Child Studies (BCST) invites applications for a part-time sessional appointment for the Fall 2026 semester which will commence on September 3, 2026 and end on December 22, 2026. The BCST is seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, experienced and qualified Child and Youth Care practitioner with the ability to teach the following course:

##CHST 4105 002 Studies in Systems and Social Policy (Early Learning and Child Care Focus)

Offered: In-person, Tuesdays 8:30am - 11:20am

In this course, students examine current legislation, policies and systems relevant to working with children, youth and families in Alberta, with a focus on the early learning and child care sector. Students explore the relationship between social problems, policy development, and service delivery, and engage in analysis of how policies are implemented at local, regional, and provincial levels. Emphasis is placed on developing students’ ability to critically analyze policy, understand its impact on practice, and consider implications for equity, inclusion, and advocacy within child- and family-serving systems.

##Responsibilities

• Instruction: course delivery including preparation of course outline, course activities, lesson preparation and assessments, and course Blackboard site; and

• Administration: submit course attendance sheets, course outline signature forms, input final grades upon course completion, and participate in scheduled program meetings.

##Qualifications

Applicants must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in early childhood education or related
discipline.

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate:

• Expertise in social policy analysis, particularly within the context of children and families
• Knowledge of Alberta’s legislative and policy landscape in early learning and child care Relevant professional experience in policy development, implementation, or advocacy

**Closing Date:**April 8, 2026

A cover letter and curriculum vitae or resume should be submitted in ONE DOCUMENT as part of your application in .pdf format. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number] [Title of Contents].pdf (ex. Smith, X00002, Curriculum Vitae.pdf).