Education Instructor EDBE 8F81 Fall/Winter D11

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Post End Date:

June 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-5 (Employee Group)

Job Title: Education Instructor

Course Code: EDBE 8F81

Title of Course: Teaching Science – Chemistry I Intermediate/Senior

Department & Program: Department of Educational Studies, Teacher Education, Consecutive & Concurrent Program

Duration of Appointment: September 8, 2026 – April 5, 2027

Online or Physical Location: St. Catharines Campus

Day(s) of the Week (If Known):

Compensation:

Effective September 1, 2025 – $36.03 per nominal hour

Effective September 1, 2026 – $37.11 per nominal hour

The above rates do not include vacation pay. Vacation pay shall be in accordance with Article 16.02.

Nominal Hours of Appointment: 390

Number of Positions Available: 1

Brock University has identified fostering a culture of inclusivity, accessibility, reconciliation, and decolonization as a strategic priority. The Department of Educational Studies is deeply committed to both the process and goal of social justice, including critical inquiry, inclusive practices, and equitable participation. We prioritize approaches, leadership and curricula that make central issues of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, and disability to challenge historical, and ongoing forms of oppression and marginalization in school and society. Our Teacher Education Program invites applicants who are deeply committed to equity and social justice approaches, including making central to their knowledge human rights issues of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and socio-economic contexts as they interact with students, colleagues, and peers.

Overview:

• An instructor in our program will possess or demonstrate strong connected understandings of relevant knowledge for teaching (e.g. Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge);
• Professionally bring to life the content, knowledge, and competencies relevant to specific methods and foundations courses being taught while modeling the Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT);
• Enact curriculum and teaching approaches that engage students in conversations on educational inclusion and equity related to course content and concepts;
• Be aware of a variety of critical practices relevant to their field/subject area that can support all students, attend to our unconscious biases, and encourage inclusivity.

Duties:

The duties and nominal hours for Education Instructors are established by the employer. The nominal workload is normally made up of scheduled contact time with students as well as non-contact time. This includes but is not limited to preparation of lectures, class instruction, student consultation, marking and grading, and course administration, including grade appeals and cases of academic dishonesty.

• Become familiar with Brock University policies and adhere to them.
• Complete required Brock instructor’s online tutorial prior to first class.
• Use a provided Brock email address for all Brock-related communications with teacher candidates and program personnel.
• Develop course materials.
• Effectively deliver all aspects of the course in designated mode(s) (lecture, blended, etc.)
• Manage instructional contact time and non-contact time. Contact time includes all classes as scheduled both in-person and online. Non-contact time includes preparation of lecture materials, managing the learning management system(s), student consultation, marking or grading, holding office hours, and other course administration as may be required such as attending required meetings with program personnel (e.g. Beginning of Program).
• Adapt instructional and assessment strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs.
• Advise, mentor, and provide feedback to teacher candidates in relation to course concepts/content and the Professional Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards of the OCT.
• Work collegially and collaborate/instruct with course team lead(s) and/or other instructors.
• Attend course team meetings and debriefings.
• Manage course records including attendance and submitting final grades by university and/or Program deadlines.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of recent (last 5 years) secondary school teaching experience in Chemistry, and other science topics (biology, physics, earth sciences).
• Master’s degree or other recognized specialization in the field such as a 3-level specialization related to the sciences being taught.
• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum and/or professional development education as it relates to science education.
• Familiarity with the Ontario curriculum, supporting documents, and approved resources relevant to the sciences.
• Exhibits contemporary knowledge of educational theory and pedagogy including assessment relevant to the sciences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills especially in providing growth-oriented feedback for beginning teacher candidate development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social justice and equity, particularly to sexual and gender diversity, anti-racism, and Indigenous and decolonizing practices.
• Experience with teacher candidates or other adult learners.
• Competency in using educational technology and platforms for content creation, course management and delivery.

Applications:

Please include a cover letter and a current resume. Members with seniority can provide seniority date in the application questionnaire.

Please Note:

Positions listed on this posting are subject to course enrolments and budgetary approval.

As per Article 12.08 of the Collective Agreement:

Members shall not accept any appointment which, taken together with all other appointments at the University, would cause the member to exceed the maximum number of regular hours (i.e., not overtime hours) allowable in a work week under the Employment Standards Act, as amended from time to time.

The Brock University and Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 4207-5 Collective Agreement governs part-time Education Instructors in the Faculty of Education. The Agreement can be accessed on the Office of People and Culture website – https://brocku.ca/human-resources/collective-agreements/.

Additional Comments:

Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website:

http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/

Academic terms generally run from:

Fall – September to December

Winter – January to April

Spring – May to July

Summer – July to August

• Actual dates can be found on the Timetables available on the Office of the Registrar web page: https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration/

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact talent@brocku.ca if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.

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