Description

Position Type: Term Certain < 12 months

Education Required: PhD or EdD

Application Deadline: July 14, 2026

The Werklund School of Education, Graduate Programs, at the University of Calgary invites applications for a term certain Sessional Instructor position for Summer 2026.

The term runs from June 29 to August 18, 2026. Visit the Academic Calendar for complete academic dates.

The Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary invites applications for term certain Sessional Instructor positions for the Summer 2026 term in Educational Research and Educational Psychology. Sessional instructors will teach online and on campus graduate courses that are integral parts of the graduate programs in the Werklund School of Education.

Graduate Programs in Education (GPE) has over 1000 graduate students registered in seven (7) specializations. GPE is proud of the high-quality graduate programs delivered in both online and on campus formats. Its programs are characterized by a strong learner focus, flexibility, technological innovation, and responsiveness to community desire for accreditation, certification, lifelong learning, and rigorous scholarship.

EDER 693.11 - Uncovering Curriculum

Delivery: Blended

In this course we take up curriculum itself as a contested, political, relational, and situated object of study. We work to uncover ways of understanding curriculum and its responses to complex questions in education. As one way into this work, we consider significant moments (historical, contemporary, critical, for example) in the field of curriculum studies. Beginning with the provocation that curriculum is more than a mandated program of study or course content in a specific discipline, we inquire into the relational dynamics between how curriculum lives in various educational settings and the broader undertakings of curriculum studies. Some questions considered in EDER 693.11 include: What is curriculum? What happens when we expand the positioning of curriculum as a political text? What is worth knowing and teaching in schools and other educational sites? What is it we should teach and why? What gets silenced, masked, and misrepresented in the process of curriculum enactment? What are the ways in which curriculum is enacted through the artifacts, relations, and events of teaching and learning?

Position Requirements

Educational Research consists of Educational Studies in Adult Learning, Curriculum and Learning, Language and Literacy, Leadership, and the Learning Sciences.

Desired Qualifications Include

A completed doctorate in education or a related area. Evidence of successful teaching and leadership experience in school, university, or workplace settings. Demonstrated experience in online/distance education. Capacity to work effectively in a collaborative culture. Knowledge and understanding of the graduate programs and specializations in Educational Research are considered assets for the sessional teaching positions.

Please submit your application online via the 'Apply Now' link. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments. The four attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require you to merge documents):

New applicants must submit

Course name and number you are applying for Cover letter Up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) Evidence of teaching effectiveness Three written letters of reference addressed to Dr. Meadow Schroeder, Associate Dean, Graduate Programs in Education.

Returning applicants must submit

Course name and number you are applying for Updated CV Most recent term of employment and course(s) taught

While we accept all applications for this vacancy, we may have candidates with the right of first refusal as per Article 23.12.1 of the University of Calgary Faculty Association Collective Agreement. The amount of remuneration is calculated according to the Collective Agreement, Schedule B. Please see the Faculty Association's website at http://www.ucalgary.ca/TUCFA for further information regarding conditions of employment and remuneration.

We thank you for your application. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([email protected]).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

The terms and conditions of this appointment, including salary, are governed by the collective agreement between the Faculty Association of the University of Calgary and the Governors of the University of Calgary. Detailed information is available here.

For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Werklund School of Education, click here.

About The University Of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.