Faculty of Education - Assistant Professor (Educational Leadership)

Position Details

Position Details The Faculty of Education is seeking a dynamic scholar and innovative educational leader whose body of academic work demonstrates in depth knowledge and understanding of the relationship between theoretical knowledge and professional practice to provide high quality preparation of professionals in Educational Leadership.

The individual should be an experienced educator and collaborative colleague for one fulltime tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Educational Leadership. Academic duties include :

i) teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, including but not limited to the supervision of undergraduate field experience and / or graduate research, and assessment of student work;

ii) research and other original scholarly activities, as well as professional activities that contribute to a larger discourse; and

iii) other contributions to the University and scholarly communities.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills Qualifications include a doctorate in Educational Leadership or similar degree. Applicants who are nearing completion of their doctoral degree may be considered.

Applicants should be eligible for teacher certification in the Province of Alberta. Ideally the successful candidate has a minimum of three years teaching experience in the Pre-K to Graduation school sector and / or leadership experience in a similar sector.

The successful candidate must have the ability and interest to teach courses in and contribute to the Master of Education in Educational Leadership and the Bachelor of Education programs.

The ability to teach in online, face-to-face, and blended formats, and the ability to integrate innovative technology into teaching will be an asset for this position.

As a destination university, prospective applicants are expected to relocate to Lethbridge, Alberta to support students and actively engage in our university culture.

Preference will be given to applicants with research expertise and / or ability to teach in one or more of the following areas :

• Educational leadership theory and action
• Educational change leadership
• Educational leadership and school culture
• Educational policy in the pre-K to graduation sector

Ability to teach in one or more of these additional areas at the undergraduate or graduate level is considered a strong asset :

• Responsive and relational pedagogy and leadership
• Qualitative research methodologies (e.g. participatory action research, collaborative research methods)
• First Nations, Inuit and Métis foundational knowledge
• Culturally grounded and / or responsive pedagogy
• Philosophy of education
• Social change / transformation
• Learning, identity, wellbeing and the social good
• International and transnational education, development, and research

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.

Application Process All applications must be submitted online, and should include :

• A letter of application specifically outlining their experience with and knowledge of the above-described needs.
• A detailed academic curriculum vitae including the names and contact information for three referees.
• A teaching philosophy statement that clearly articulates the applicant’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization.
• A research philosophy statement including the applicant’s methodological and theoretical expertise most relevant to this position.

About Our Faculties Situated in the heart of Blackfoot territory on its lands and waters, the University of Lethbridge’s (Iniskim) Faculty of Education 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 a cohort-based graduate-level educational leadership program with options for thesis, project and course based study.

The MEd-Ed Leadership program is a hybrid program where courses are taught online in Fall and Winter terms with an annual summer residency each July.

This includes the blended-delivery Master of Counselling (MC) program, as well as an on-campus Master of Education (MEd) Counselling Psychology program.

Details about the Faculty of Education’s Master of Education in Educational Leadership program can be found at https : / / www.

ulethbridge.ca / future-student / graduate-studies / master-education / educational-leadership . Information about our undergraduate programming can be found at .

About Our University 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 is ranked 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 Our Community 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 is 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.

There are over 240km of trails to enjoy walks, runs and bike rides throughout the city. Adventure is only a short drive away! Experience hiking, camping, skiing and more just outside of Lethbridge.

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