Assistant Professor (or Lecturer), Education, Secondary English

Faculty of Professional Studies
Contractually Limited Term, 9.5-Month
Assistant Professor (or Lecturer) in Secondary English
Position #: 30235
Acadia University and the School of Education acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw Nation. This land is governed by the treaties of Peace and Friendship, first signed by the Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqey, Peskotomuhkatiyik, and the British Crown in 1726. These treaties did not implicate or affirm the surrender or transfer of land to the British, but recognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey title and set the rules for what was to be a long-standing relationship between nations. As an educational institution, we are continually learning more about how we can deeply engage and move forward the work of truth, reconciliation, and equity. As Department/School faculty, staff, and students, we are grateful to live and work in Mi’kma’ki. We recognize that without action, an acknowledgment is empty. It marks the beginning of the work ahead of us, not the end.
Acadia University is recognized as one of Canada’s premier undergraduate universities, offering a liberal arts education unique among post-secondary institutions. Acadia offers a stimulating, vibrant environment, on and off campus, where dedicated faculty inspire and challenge students to be their best through supportive personalized learning environments, holistic education, and nurturing community engagement. Academic innovation and a technology-rich teaching and learning environment have garnered the university a reputation for excellence.

The School of Education invites applications from candidates for a Contractually Limited Term (CLT) Position in Secondary English Methods at the rank of Assistant Professor (or Lecturer) commencing on August 1, 2024.

The School is seeking candidates who are committed to contributing to Acadia’s priorities of decolonization, equity, diversity and inclusion. Candidates are asked to indicate concretely in their application how they will contribute to these priorities of our university and School.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a broad understanding of contemporary theories and approaches to teaching Secondary English methods engaging critical literacy and critical pedagogy practices with a focus on cultural responsiveness. Also required is academic and work experience that communicates connectedness to the context of being literate in today’s world, particularly taking into consideration the role of technologies, multimodal texts, multilingualism and accessibility.

Current and relevant professional experience with contemporary approaches to teaching secondary English is required. Recent experience as a school-based educator is preferred, including specialized courses like English 12: African Heritage. Recent post-secondary teacher education experience is preferred. The primary areas of teaching will be B.Ed. Secondary including, but not limited to: Teaching English in Secondary School (1 & 2) and Literacy Across the Curriculum.

The Search committee recognizes that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an academic record. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their career experience and/or career interruptions.

Academic Qualifications: Graduate study in Language/Literacy Education is required. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed or are near completion of a PhD in Literacy Education or a related field.

How to Apply: Candidates are asked to submit their application in a single PDF document to [email protected]. Receipt of the application will be acknowledged via email. Applications should include the following:
– copy of the terminal degree
– position number (include in the subject of the submission email),
– a cover letter
– curriculum vitae
– a statement of teaching philosophy that includes School of Education’s priorities, including equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism, and evidence of teaching expertise in the area of English
– a statement of a forward-looking research agenda,
– the names and email/phone contact information of three references who might speak to the qualities of your teaching (to be contacted if short-listed)

Applications should be addressed to:
Dr. Edith Callaghan (she/her)
Acadia University
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4P 2R6
Email: [email protected]

Acadia University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents shall be given priority. The University encourages applications from Indigenous people; African Canadians; African Nova Scotians; persons with disabilities; visible minorities; women; persons of any minority sexuality, gender identity or gender expression; and all intersections of these identities. Acadia embraces the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental in creating an expansive academic environment and champions diverse knowledge systems as pillars of academic excellence.

All applicants are required to submit an online Employment Equity Self-Identification Form as part of their application package. The form provides the option of self-identifying based on the applicant’s comfort level. Failure to complete the form by the closing date will result in the disqualification of your application.

Closing Date: June 14, 2024

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members.
The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact administrative support to the Director at the School of Education, Melanie MacEachern ([email protected])

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