Instructor, Teacher Education – Teaching of Geography (IS)

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Note to all candidates: This posting will close at 12:01 am on the date listed .

March 9, 2024

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. 

Job Title: Instructor, Teacher Education (Concurrent and Consecutive) programs. 

Subject Area: Teaching of Geography 

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. 

Qualifications: 

• Normally, a minimum of 5 years of relevant teaching experience. 
• Normally, a master’s degree or other recognized specialization in the field such as a 3-level specialization related to the subject being taught. 
• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum and/or education. 
• Familiarity with the Ontario curriculum, supporting documents, and approved resources relevant to subject/foundations area. 
• Exhibits contemporary knowledge of educational theory and pedagogy including assessment relevant to subject area. 
• 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. 
• Preference may be given to applicants with experience with teacher candidates or other adult learners. 
• Competency in using educational technology and platforms for content creation, course management and delivery. 
• Experience with blended modes of course delivery, or 
• A combination of education and experience matching and/or exceeding the above. 

Duties: 

• 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 submit final grades by University and/or Program deadlines. 

Course(s): 

EDBE 8F77: Teaching Geography I (IS) 

Introduction to the Ontario Intermediate/Senior curriculum in Geography emphasizing practice and theory. Planning, instructional and assessment strategies. 

EDBE 8P86: Teaching Geography II (IS) 

Connecting prior curriculum knowledge and instructional approaches examined in Teaching Geography I Intermediate/Senior. 

Applicants are required to upload a resume and cover letter as part of the application process.

Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of Employment Equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Aboriginal peoples including those who identify as members of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, members of visible minorities and racialized groups, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) persons are encouraged to apply. We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, as outlined in the Employment Accommodation Policy https://brocku.ca/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/Employment-Accommodation-Policy.pdf. Please advise: [email protected] to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

It is Brock University’s policy to give consideration to qualified internal applicants.

We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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