University of Alberta Looking for Academic Teaching Staff – Elementary Curriculum and Pedagogy – Teacher Education North at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Full Time

While this position welcomes applications from individuals external to the university, current Academic Teaching Staff are first notified of available positions and will receive first consideration in accordance with the terms of Schedule D of the Academic Collective Agreement prior to considering external candidates. Please indicate your internal status using the “Advertisement” drop down menu when applying.

Location – Grand Praire, Alberta. This role is in person

Department Summary

As part of the University of Alberta’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities, the Faculty of Education is home to award-winning teachers, internationally recognized researchers, educational innovators, and community leaders. When you join the Faculty of Education, you are joining one of the world’s top faculties of education, consistently ranked among the top four faculties of education in Canada and top 100 in the world. At heart, we are a supportive, welcoming academic community of highly engaged, socially conscious, diverse scholars, students and staff. Our work impacts K-12 students, their families, communities, and partners in education and other professions. We advance the careers of future researchers, teachers, professionals and policy makers as active and contributing citizens.

Position Summary

The Faculty of Education invites applications for multiple part-time Academic Teaching Staff to teach the following courses in the Fall 2023 term. These courses are part of the Teacher Education North program, located in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Please indicate which course(s) you are applying to teach in your cover letter.

EDEL 335 Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary School Social Studies

This course provides an introduction to teaching and learning of Social Studies education in Elementary schools. The focus will be on using curriculum, instructional strategies, planning, assessment, and resources to meet student needs through social studies.

EDEL 321 Introduction to Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary School Physical Education

This course is designed to prepare students to teach Physical Education effectively in an elementary school setting. The goals to this end integrate understanding of child development, physical education, health, curriculum and pedagogy and making curricula links.

EDEL 325 Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary School Music

An introduction to the theory and practice of teaching music in the elementary classroom. Special emphasis on hands-on experience with techniques, strategies, and materials appropriate for K-6. No previous experience with music notation necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• The successful applicant will hold a Master’s Degree (minimum, PhD preferred) in Education with at least one graduate course in the specific curricular subject area, or leadership experience in the subject area at the K-9 level in a school district.
• A commitment to the University’s Indigenous initiatives, and principles of equity, diversity, and inclusivity.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• A strong K-12 classroom teaching background and demonstrated teaching excellence.
• Experience teaching undergraduate education courses, including serving as a teaching assistant.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Familiarity and facility with online teaching platforms such as Moodle, D2L, etc.

Please submit a cover letter and CV as a single document. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Peacock, Academic Faculty Manager (kim.peacock@ualberta.ca). Review of applications will begin immediately. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.