Sessional Instructor – School of Education

Cape Breton University invites expressions of interest from qualified educators interested in serving as sessional (per course) instructors in the School of Education. These appointments are made on an as-needed basis to address teaching vacancies throughout the academic year.

Position Overview

The School of Education maintains a pool of qualified instructors who may be appointed to teach courses when vacancies arise. Successful candidates may be hired to teach a specific course within the education programs for a designated academic term, depending on program needs and faculty workload requirements.

The CBU Education Department offers the following programs:

• Bachelor of Education (in-person and online) – 12-month program
• Master of Education in Holistic School Health and Well-Being (fully online, primarily asynchronous, not self-paced)
• Master of Education in Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning (fully online, primarily asynchronous, not self-paced)

Responsibilities

The Sessional Instructor will:

• Work with approved course outlines and program objectives to develop an appropriate syllabus and structure for the assigned course.
• Facilitate student learning through engaging and thoughtful pedagogy, suitable for either in-person or online learning environments.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Develop and monitor a Moodle site for the course.
• Develop, administer and grade all relevant course assignments.
• Assess student performance and provide timely and constructive feedback.
• Maintain accurate academic records and submit final grades in accordance with university policies.
• Participate in course-related activities and communicate regularly with students and School of Education faculty.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• A Master’s degree in Education
• A Doctorate in Education (for graduate level coursework)
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise aligning with programs and courses taught in CBU education programs.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification (For Bachelor of Education courses).
• Previous post-secondary teaching experience.
• Experience in curriculum delivery and student evaluation.
• Expertise in areas relevant to the identified course vacancy.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Applications for the successful candidate will include:

• A cover letter outlining specific teaching interests and qualifications.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV).

Applications will be retained for consideration as teaching opportunities arise within the School of Education.

Please send all relevant documents to