2025 / 26 Spring / Summer Term, Course-Based Contract Opportunity, B.A / B.Ed Integrated Program – PENT Indigenous Teacher Education

2025 / 26 Spring / Summer Term, Course-Based Contract Opportunity, B.A / B.Ed Integrated Program – PENT Indigenous Teacher Education

PENT is seeking qualified, Contract Academic Staff to teach the following three credit hour course during the Spring / Summer session of 2026. The instructor will be responsible for content delivery with expectations consistent with offerings of this course within the appropriate department. Qualified candidates must possess a valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate, strong teaching, communication and organizational skills, and demonstrate evidence of teaching effectiveness.These courses will be taught in-person on Brandon University’s campus in Brandon, Manitoba.

02.458 – Introduction to ELA Methods (EY) – June 29 – July 23 – 9 : 00 – 11 : 30 AM – Monday to Thursday

This course is an introduction to the methods, materials, and rationale for Language Arts in the Early Years classroom. It covers the development of literacy, the influence of outside school experiences on language acquisition and development, the role of linguistics, the inter-relationship of the six areas of Language Arts, organization and development of an effective educational experience for young children and an overview of useful teaching practices and methodology ranging from direct instruction to whole language.

Qualifications : Applicants should hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in an area related to the topic of instruction. Applicants may seek to establish an experiential / traditional equivalency to the Master’s degree and are invited to contact the Chair of the Selection Committee at the address below on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.

Salary : $7857 per 3 credit hour course

Application deadline : January 16, 2026, or until the position is filled.

Interested educators are invited to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, course evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness, copies of transcripts, evidence of citizenship or Canadian Immigration status, and the names of three referees in a single pdf file to :

John Minshull

Brandon University

Email : minshullj@brandonu.ca

Issued Jan. 8, 2026

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.