Faculty of Education - THREE (3) Assistant Teaching Professor (Term), Early Years, Elementary,

Position Details

Position Details
As a result of receiving Targeted Enrolment Expansion funding from the Government of Alberta, the Faculty of Education is pleased to be seeking THREE (3) dynamic and innovative educators whose academic work and experience demonstrates in depth knowledge and understanding of the relationship between theoretical knowledge and professional practice to provide high-quality preparation of future teachers. Successful applicants should be experienced educators and collaborative colleagues for one of THREE (3) full time, two-year term Assistant Teaching Professor positions in the area(s) of early years, elementary, and/or middle school education.

Academic duties include (a) teaching assigned courses during the Fall, Winter, and/or Summer sessions, including the organization, preparation, and delivery of course material, the evaluation of students’ academic progress, and, individual discussions with students outside of class; (b) other forms of teaching including but not limited to: tutorial teaching and practicum supervision; © administrative and committee work at various levels – Faculty, University and Association – including academic administration, assistance at registration, and supervision. Of note, our Faculty of Education has a deep commitment to educating its students for a Southern Alberta context.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills
An Assistant Teaching Professor shall possess a graduate degree in a relevant field of study at the time of appointment; a completed or nearly completed doctoral degree would be considered an asset. An equivalent professional designation, or a lesser academic qualification plus appropriate experience may also be considered. Qualifications and/or experience should be directly relevant to early years, elementary, and/or middle school education. Applicants should have 6-10 years of school-based teaching experience in early years, elementary, and/or middle school education, preferably in the Province of Alberta. Candidates should ideally possess teacher certification in Alberta or be eligible for Alberta certification. The successful candidates should have the ability and interest to teach courses in and contribute to the growth of four-year Bachelor of Education Early Years degree and bring expertise in integrating subject areas, with strength in Humanities, STEM and/or Creative Arts.

The ability to teach in a primarily face-to-face modality is essential. The ability to integrate innovative technology into teaching will be assets for this position. As a destination university, prospective applicants are expected to reside in or near, and if necessary, relocate to, Lethbridge, Alberta to support students in person and actively engage in our university culture. Fluency in English is a requirement. Proficiency in a second language is an asset.

In addition to scholarly expertise, experience, and/or ability to teach in subject areas directly related to early years, elementary, and/or middle school education, the ability to contribute scholarly expertise or experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:

• Interdisciplinary teaching and learning, particular to Humanities, STEM or Creative Arts.
• Teaching and learning in complex classroom spaces.
• Student success in inclusive learning environments.
• Diverse cultural and linguistic knowledges
• Sociological, philosophical, historical and cultural influences and issues affecting learning and teaching in school environments.
• Approaches to addressing accessibility, belonging, community and decoloniality.

The University of Lethbridge is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and representative workforce that is reflective of the community we serve. The University welcomes all applications from qualified candidates including all employment equity groups of Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, racialized individuals and persons of diverse gender and sexual orientation protected under the Alberta Human rights code. In accordance with the Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

About our Faculty
Situated in the heart of Blackfoot territory on its lands and waters, the University of Lethbridge (Iniskim)’s Faculty of Education (Iinooikaksini) seeks to respectfully honour and work alongside in supporting the advancement of Blackfoot culture, language, and values. Built on an ethic of care, we are committed to act upon principles of fairness, equity, belonging and decoloniality in all our relations. By respectfully modelling diverse approaches to research, teaching and service, we continually strive to enable undergraduate and graduate students to become caring, creative, and critical teachers, counselors, researchers, and leaders. Through innovative, thoughtful, and accessible practices informed by our expertise, we prepare professionals to effectively engage with educational complexities both known and yet to be revealed. Central to these commitments is endeavouring to be local, national, and international leaders in education, counselling, and research.

About our programs
The Faculty of Education offers three pathways to a highly regarded undergraduate-level bachelor’s degree leading to teacher certification. Information about our undergraduate programming can be found at . Our graduate programs in contemporary issues in education and educational leadership offer options for thesis, project and course based. We also offer a Master of Counselling degree and Master of Education in Clinical and Counselling Psychology degree. Details about the Faculty of Education’s graduate programs can be found at .

About the University of Lethbridge
The University of Lethbridge was established in 1967 with a student population of 638. It has grown to a current population of nearly 9,000 full-time and part-time students, with approximately 766 graduate students and 600 international students from more than 90 countries. Two campuses (Calgary and Lethbridge) and 18 research centres and institutes make up our university community. There are more than 55,000 University of Lethbridge alumni worldwide. The University’s main campus is situated on over 550 acres of traditional Blackfoot territory in west Lethbridge. In the 2024 Maclean’s University Rankings, the University of Lethbridge’s student scholarship support combined with continued excellence in research saw us jump five spots in the primarily undergraduate classification across Canada and number one in Alberta. Student scholarship support saw us leap from 16th to 7th overall in the category. As a testament to the close relationship we have with community partners, our reputation ranking is a solid fourth overall.

About the community of Lethbridge
The City of Lethbridge is known for being Where the Rocky Mountains meet the Prairies. A city since 1906, Lethbridge is a growing community of just over 100,000 residents, that features affordability and vibrant community engagement. Located in southern Alberta, Lethbridge approximately 145 kilometers east of the Canadian Rockies and 95 kilometers north of the United States border. The city’s economy has expanded from primarily agriculture into a thriving industrial, commercial, research and technology hub. Lethbridge’s major employers are in the education, health care and government sectors. Lethbridge is known for its bright sunshine (more than 320 days per year), warm summers, and mild winters thanks to our semi-arid climate and Chinook winds. The Oldman River divides the north and south sides from the west side. The river valley’s coulees are home to one of North America’s largest urban park systems. With over 240km of trails, enjoy walks, runs and bike rides throughout the city. Adventure is only a short drive away! Experience hiking, camping, skiing and more just outside Lethbridge. Information about Lethbridge can be found at Position Category