The Faculty of Education at the University of Prince Edward Island has openings for sessional instructors to teach the following courses in Fall 2019.

ED-3730-1  INCLUSION AND DIFFERENTIATION IN ADULT LEARNING

In this course, learners are introduced to inclusive education and to strategies and practices for supporting diverse learners in adult education contexts. The course gives an overview of learning differences, social/emotional/mental health, and diagnoses that impact learning. It also provides suggestions for teaching strategies to encourage adults to learn from their strengths and increase independence. Of particular interest are the use of assistive technology, self-advocacy, principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and awareness of services available to adult learners.

This is a three semester-hour course offered on campus to students in our Certificate of Adult Education program from September 4 to November 20, on Wednesdays from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.

ED-4420-2  ADOLESCENT SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL HEALTH

This course will explore the topic of social emotional health of adolescent learners in the contemporary contexts of family, peers, school, work, and the media. Mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, addiction, and the teaching of social emotional learning strategies will be emphasized.

This is a three semester-hour course offered on campus to the intermediate/senior cohort students of our Bachelor of Education Program. The course is offered September 16 to October 22, Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30am to 11:20am.

ED-4820-2  ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION 

This course examines the complexity of assessment by contrasting assessment theories with common practices in the classroom. Students explore the concept of a balanced assessment program that integrates formative and summative assessment practices. Students develop skills in creating a variety of assessment instruments (e.g., observation check-lists, tests, rubrics, portfolios). Issues and practices of large-scale assessment are also explored.

This is a three semester-hour course offered on campus to the intermediate/senior cohort students of our Bachelor of Education Program. The course is offered September 16 to October 22, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am to 11:20am.

ED-6270-15 GLOBAL EDUCATION

In this course, students examine the theory and practice of global education as it has developed in Canada and elsewhere. Other curriculum innovations that have contributed to global education (e.g., development education, environmental education, human rights education, peace education) are also examined. Interactive and participatory learning methodologies are used to encourage reflection on the teaching of contemporary social and global issues in a variety of educational contexts.

This is a three semester-hour course offered on campus to students in the MEd Focus on Global Perspectives cohort from September 4 to December 18, on Tuesdays from 8:30am to 11:20am

Qualifications:

Successful candidates will normally have school-based experience in a Canadian public K-12 system.  For applicants without school-based experience, teaching in other contexts relevant and appropriate to the position will be considered. Where courses are offered on-line using multi-media technologies, applicants will normally be able to demonstrate successful on-line teaching experience.  Candidates who do not have previous online teaching experience must be open to and willing to do extra training for this delivery model, and without additional compensation.

In addition, candidates applying to teach graduate courses will normally have established expertise, and successful leadership and/or teaching experience in a context related to the foci of the cohort.

Where applicable to a specific course, preference will be given to qualified candidates with professional designation or credentials in the field of study (eg., program evaluation, individualized assessment, etc.). In all instances, qualified applicants on the UPEI Sessional Roster of the Faculty of Education will be given priority.

THE OFFERING OF THESE COURSES IS CONDITIONAL PENDING FINAL ENROLMENT NUMBERS.   ALL SESSIONAL COURSES ARE SUBJECT TO THE FINAL BUDGETARY AND ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL. 

For additional information regarding positions in the undergraduate English programs, please contact Carolyn Francis at 902.894.2813 or by email to crfrancis@upei.ca

For additional information regarding positions in the undergraduate French program,  please contact Zain Esseghaier at 902.566.0459 or by email to zesseghaier@upei.ca

For additional information regarding positions in the graduate programs, please contact Dr. Tess Miller at 902.620.5072 or tmiller@upei.ca

Applications should submit a cover letter outlining the specific course they wish to teach and how their background is relevant to the course material, a curriculum vitae, and names and contact details of three referees to:

Dr. Ron MacDonald, Dean

c/o Karen-Anne O’Halloran (kohalloran@upei.ca)

Faculty of Education

University of Prince Edward Island

550 University Avenue

Charlottetown, PE   C1A 4P3

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Closing date for applications is July 11, 2019