Assistant Professor – Educational Leadership

UNIVERSITY OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
TENURE TRACK POSITION
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
COMPETITION #17A26

The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is located on Epekwitk, part of the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw nation. This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship signed in 1725, which recognize Mi’kmaw title and establish the ongoing relationship between the Mi’kmaw nation and the Crown. We are all treaty people and acknowledge that we carry out our daily work in Mi’kma’ki.
The Faculty of Education at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications from qualified candidates for a tenure-track position in Educational Leadership beginning July 1st, 2026 (no later than September 2026), pending budgetary approval.
The Faculty of Education is committed to developing caring, compassionate, and innovative teachers and educational leaders. We offer 12-month Bachelor of Education programs in English and French with focus areas in International and Indigenous Education; a Master of Education in course-based and thesis-based streams, and a PhD in Educational Studies. All programs have a strong focus on issues pertaining to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA), decolonization, Indigenization, and social justice in local and global communities. We are seeking the following new colleague to join a dynamic and resourceful team of educators and educational researchers.
Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
• A completed doctoral degree in education or a related field. (Candidates who have all but completed the dissertation may be considered)
• Significant and varied educational leadership experiences
• A critical perspective and pedagogy regarding Artificial Intelligence and digital technologies in education
• Knowledge of critical issues in educational leadership and research in educational leadership
• Evidence of excellence and innovation in teaching within a breadth of modalities.
• Direct experience working with children/youth
• The successful candidate may be required to supervise BEd student teachers and MEd and PhD thesis students. A valid driver’s license is normally required

Assets:
• Bachelor of Education
• Knowledge of curriculum, educational theories, and research methodologies
• Knowledge of Indigenous histories, traditions, worldviews, ancestral teachings, and commitment to Indigenizing curriculum
• French language proficiency

Responsibilities:
• Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Pre-service teacher supervision
• Graduate student supervision
• Research
• Service to the Faculty, university, and community

Application Instructions:

A complete application to be submitted by email in one PDF file must include: a statement of Canadian status (citizen, permanent resident, or other), a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier (including philosophy of teaching), a research statement outlining a clear program of research and well-defined scholarly agenda, and a sample BEd or graduate course syllabus if available.
Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to the above prior to the closing date. Only complete files will be considered.
Applicants should submit their full application via email to:

Dr. Miles Turnbull, Dean
c/o Karen-Anne O’Halloran, Assistant to the Dean
[email protected].

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Closing date is May 1, 2026.

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