Education Instructor EDBE 8P74 Fall/Winter D10

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Post End Date:

May 29, 2026 at 11:59 PMThis job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-5 (Employee Group)

Job Title: Education Instructor

Course Code: EDBE 8P74

Title of Course: Professional Collaborative Communities (IS)

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

Duration of Appointment: September 14, 2026 - February23, 2027

Online or Physical Location (If Known): St. Catharines and/or Burlington Campus

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

Compensation:

Effective September 1, 2025 -$ per nominal hour

Effective September 1, 2026 - $ per nominal hour

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

Nominal Hours of Appointment: 98 hours

Number of positions available:5

Brock University hasidentifiedfostering a culture of inclusivity, accessibility, reconciliation, and decolonization as a strategic priority.TheDepartment of Educational Studies isdeeply committed toboth the process and goal of social justice, including critical inquiry, inclusive practices, andequitableparticipation. 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 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:The EDBE 8P74 Professional Collaborative Communities instructor will professionally bring to life the content and knowledge by implementing curriculum and teaching approaches that engage students in conversations on educational inclusion and equity and pedagogy. Instructors (PI) are expected to 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. In addition, PIs will exemplify 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.

Duties:

The duties and nominal hours for Education Instructors are established by the nominal workload is normally made up of scheduled contact time with students as well as non-contact 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.

• Complete required Gender and Sexual Violencesupportsfor teacher candidates training.

• Use a provided Brock email address for all Brock-related communications with teacher candidates and program personnel;

• Act as instructor andbe responsible forthe successful delivery of all aspects of this courseincluding but not limited to:

• Leadingstructured discussions and activities that connect practicum experiences to professional learning, classroom practice, and educational theory.
• Guidingteacher candidates in reflecting on their beliefs, experiences, and emerging professional identities through activities, discussions, and assigned tasks.
• Assistingcandidateswithinterpretingand applyingprogram learning from coursework and practicum placements to real classroom contexts, including classroom management, communication with stakeholders, and inclusive teaching practices.
• Supportingcandidates in developing skills for communicating with colleagues, administrators, parents/guardians, and other educational partners within professional learning communities.

• Manage instructional contact time and non-contact time. Contact time includes allclasses asscheduled. The 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 attendingrequired meetingssuch asbeginning of program meeting, sessional instructor meetings and relevant professional development.

• 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 Professional Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards of the OCT;

• Work collegially and collaboratively with other team instructors, course team lead(s) including attending team meetings and debriefings.

• Work collegially and collaborate/instruct with the Practicum Advisor;

• Mentor teacher candidates for practicum placements (I/S) with reference to the Teacher Education Program Handbook.

• Tosubmitfinal grades by deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience;

• Master’sdegree or other recognized specialization in the field such as a 3-level specialization;

• Must hold an active membership in the Ontario College of Teachers

• Mustbe in good standingwith the OCTat the time of appointment;

• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum and/or education;

• Exhibits contemporary knowledge of educational theory and pedagogy including assessment;

• Knowledge about social justice and equity through anti-racist and anti-oppressive lenses;

• Experiencefacilitatingchallenging conversations and difficult topics with adult learners.

• Experience with teacher candidates or other adult learners;

• Competency in using educational technology and platforms for content creation, coursemanagementand delivery.