Assistant Professor (Teaching): Elementary Curriculum, Pedagogy and/or Assessment

Job ID: 31401
Location: Main Campus
Updated March 19, 2024

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The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 and 6.

Position Description
The Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary invites applications for a two-year limited term appointment at the Assistant Professor (Teaching) rank with professional practice, teaching experience, and scholarship in the area of Elementary Curriculum, Pedagogy and/or Assessment. The appointment will commence July 1, 2024, or at a mutually agreeable date. The position includes on-campus and online course-based teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs, with a focus on the BEd Community-based program.

Preference will be given to applicants with the following areas of expertise:
• Varied teaching experience at the K-12 level in Canada;
• Teaching experience in rural and/or remote communities;
• Scholarly expertise in elementary curriculum, assessment, and/or pedagogy; and
• K-12 leadership experience.

The successful applicant will have:
• A doctorate in Education;
• Elementary education scholarship expertise in curriculum, pedagogy and/or assessment;
• Expertise and experience in teaching in K-12 schools;
• Successful experience in instruction Bachelor of Education courses in online and on campus environments;

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online via the ‘Apply Now’ link on the UCalgary careers website: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/14135149-assistant-professor-teaching-elementary-curriculum-pedagogy-and-slash-or-assessment
Please submit your application in one PDF file and include the following:
• A curriculum vitae;
• Cover letter;
• Evidence of successful teaching and developing a scholarship of application, such as teaching awards, collaborative work within the community, and/or leadership in the profession;
• The names of and contact information for three referees.

Applications should be addressed to:
Dr. Amy Burns, Associate Dean
Werklund School of Education
University of Calgary

Application Deadline: April 22, 2024

Information about programs and research in the Werklund School of Education in general can be found at our website http://educ.ucalgary.ca/.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy 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 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([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)

Additional Information
For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website.

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.

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.

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