Sessional Instructors, Educational Research and Educational Psychology, Werklund School of Education

Position Description

Position Type: Term Certain < 12 months
Education Required: PhD or EdD
Application Deadline: July 20, 2020

The Werklund School of Education invites applications for term certain Sessional Instructor positions for the Fall 2020 term in Educational Research and Educational Psychology. Sessional instructors will teach on-campus and/or online graduate courses that are integral parts of the graduate programs in the Werklund School of Education. Please view options in the table below:

Curriculum & Learning Specialization

• EDER 693.17 L01 Curriculum as Dialogue (Fully online delivery)

Counselling Psychology Specialization

• EDPS 614 L01 Ethics in Professional Psychology (Details regarding delivery will be made available - instructors should be prepared to teach online or in person)
• EDPS 642 S01 Counselling Practicum I (Details regarding delivery will be made available - instructors should be prepared to teach online or in person)
• EDPS 642 S02 Counselling Practicum I (Details regarding delivery will be made available - instructors should be prepared to teach online or in person)
• EDPS 693.24 S07 Aksistoiypaittapiisinni & Iskaipima (Details regarding delivery will be made available - instructors should be prepared to teach online or in person)

Leadership Specialization

• EDER 619.19 L03 Quality Teaching (Fully online delivery)
• EDER 619.89 L05 Inclusive Education: A Shared Responsibility (Fully online delivery)

School & Applied Child Psychology Specialization

• EDPS 614 L01 Ethics in Professional Psychology (Details regarding delivery will be made available - instructors should be prepared to teach online or in person)
• EDPS 654 L01 Neurobiological and Developmental Bases of Learning and Behaviour (Fully online delivery)
• EDPS 681 L01 Theories and Skills of Counselling (Fully online delivery)
• EDPS 683 L01 Consultation in School Psychology (Details regarding delivery will be made available - instructors should be prepared to teach online or in person)
• EDPS 688 L01 Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior (Fully online delivery)
• EDPS 693.09 S04 Trauma and Resilience in Children (Fully online delivery)
• EDPS 693.19 S01 Introduction to Counselling Psychology (Fully online delivery)
• EDPS 693.28 S03 Brain/Behaviour Relationships: Part 1 (Fully online delivery)
• EDPS 693.28 S06 Brain/Behaviour Relationships: Part 1 (Fully online delivery)
• EDPS 761.11/761.12 L01/B01 Clinic-based Practicum I and II (COMBINED) (Details regarding delivery will be made available - instructors should be prepared to teach online or in person)

Bridge to Teaching

• EDBT 601 L01/B01 Contemporary Education (Details regarding delivery will be made available - instructors should be prepared to teach online or in person)
• EDBT 602 L01/B01 Teaching in Alberta I (Details regarding delivery will be made available - instructors should be prepared to teach online or in person)
• EDBT 603 L01/B01 Practicum Support Seminar I (Details regarding delivery will be made available - instructors should be prepared to teach online or in person)

Graduate Programs in Education (GPE) has over 1000 graduate students registered in seven (7) specializations. GPE is proud of the high-quality graduate programs delivered in both face-to-face and online formats. Its programs are characterized by a strong learner focus, flexibility, technological innovation, and responsiveness to community desire for accreditation, certification, lifelong learning, and rigorous scholarship.

Position Requirements

Educational Research: Educational Research consists of Educational Studies in Adult Learning, Curriculum and Learning, Language and Literacy, Leadership, and the Learning Sciences. Desired qualifications include a completed doctorate in education or a related area, evidence of successful teaching and leadership experience in school, university, or workplace settings, demonstrated experience in online/distance education, and capacity to work effectively in a collaborative culture. Knowledge and understanding of the graduate programs and specializations in Educational Research will also be considered as assets for the sessional teaching positions.

Educational Psychology: Educational Psychology consists of Educational Studies in Counselling Psychology and in School and Applied Child Psychology. Desired qualifications include a completed doctorate in psychology or a related field, registration as a psychologist, evidence of successful teaching and leadership experience in workplace, university or school settings, demonstrated experience in online/distance education for courses delivered online or in a blended format, and capacity to work effectively in a collaborative culture. Knowledge and understanding of the programs and specializations in Educational Psychology will also be considered as assets for the sessional teaching positions.

Sessional positions are offered on a per course basis. The amount of remuneration is calculated according to the Collective Agreement, Schedule B. Please see The Faculty Association of the University of Calgary (TUCFA) website at http://www.ucalgary.ca/tucfa/ for further information regarding conditions of employment and remuneration.

New applicants must submit:

• Cover letter
• Up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV)
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Three written letters of reference addressed to Dr. Janet Groen, Associate Dean, Graduate Programs in Education

Returning applicants may express interest by sending an email to Lisa Llewellyn at [email protected]

Please include the following:

• Updated CV
• Most recent term of employment and course(s) taught

For both New and Returning applicants, please include:

• Specific, named course(s) of interest and/or qualification chosen from the above list

Applicants may submit the required application materials electronically to the Interim Manager of Graduate Programs in Education, Lisa Llewellyn at [email protected].

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting application packages. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

Additional Information

To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Werklund School of Education visit Careers in the Werklund School of Education.

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