Sessional Instructors - Faculty of Education (Winter 2024)

Competition Number:
43SI23
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Education
Position:
Sessional Instructor
Contract:
Winter 2024

The Faculty of Education at the University of Prince Edward Island has openings for sessional instructors to teach the following courses in Winter 2024. The offering of these courses is conditional pending final enrolment numbers. All positions are subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.

Please note: the courses offered below will be taught in person, unless otherwise specified as an online course.

ED-4280-1 - Primary/Elementary Mathematics 2

A continuation of Education 4230, this course further examines and extends the pedagogy of Primary/Elementary focusing on how children conceptualize mathematics and instructional methods required to foster children’s numeracy skills.

This course is offered to students in the Primary/Elementary stream of our Bachelor of Education program on Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:00pm – 4:00pm, January 8 to February 9.


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 course is offered English to students in the Intermediate/Senior stream of our Bachelor of Education program on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00pm to 4:00pm, January 8 to February 9. 


ED-4510-99 - Integrating Indigenous Themes in the Curriculum

This course promotes dynamic ways for the public school curriculum to acknowledge more faithfully the histories, cultures, worldviews and teachings of Indigenous peoples in Canada and globally. The importance of developing more culturally responsive pedagogies and assessment practices and more respectful and inclusive research is highlighted. Insights are shared into the processes of recovery for Indigenous communities and the essential supports for their students to experience success at all grade levels.

This course is offered to Bachelor of Education students in the Indigenous Focus on Fridays from 9:00am to 4:00pm, January 8 to February 9.


ED-4620-99 - International Education

This course introduces students to the economic, political, and cultural factors that influence public education in foreign countries. The public school systems of selected foreign countries are examined and compared to the provincial systems in Canada. Students are expected to carry out independent research on a foreign country of their choosing.

This course is offered to Bachelor of Education students in the International Focus on Fridays from 9:00am to 4:00pm, January 8 to February 9.


ED-4888-4 - Littératie – Éducation en français 2 (Secondaire) 

This course allows students to continue to explore the theoretical foundations and practices in the field of literacy. Students build their understanding of reading and writing processes by exploring the characteristics, needs, and practices that are unique to learners who are in the process of becoming autonomous or advanced on the development continuum of readers and writers. Students continue to learn the components of an effective literacy program, including those that allow for instructional differentiation, such as writing and reading workshops and reading circles / clubs. In addition, students’ appropriate practices and resources that develop literacy skills and competencies across subject areas.

This course is offered in French to students in the Intermediate/Senior stream of our Bachelor of Education (français langue seconde) program on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00pm to 4:00pm, January 8 to February 9. 


ED-4890-3 - Littératie 2 (Premiere-Élémentaire)

This course explores and deepens students’ understanding of the pedagogical principles and techniques of literacy development in French first and second language contexts at the early, middle and senior years. Using materials available in schools and applying appropriate methods and assessment techniques, students design programs and activities based on the learning outcomes in the Atlantic Provinces Education Foundation French Immersion Curriculum. This course is taught entirely in French and all assignments are completed in French.

This course is offered in French to students in the Primary/Elementary stream of our Bachelor of Education (français langue seconde) program on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00am to 12:00pm, January 8 to February 9.


ED-4971-2 - Practicum Seminar 2

Through a series of seminars, students will continue preparing for a professional career in education. Topics from ED 4961 will continue to be developed and will also include job interviews, student referrals and supports, relationships within schools and community, and final preparations and submissions of an e-portfolio.

This course is offered to students in the Intermediate/Senior stream of our Bachelor of Education program on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00am – 12:00pm, January 8 to February 9. 
 

ED-4972 - Practicum 2 (2 sections)

Students will complete a 10-week teaching placement with the guidance of a Faculty practicum advisor and a host mentor. Students will further develop planning and teaching effective lessons, themes and unit plans, personal classroom management skills, and assessment. Professional growth will be demonstrated through the presentation of an e-portfolio.

This course primarily involves in-school supervision of pre-service teachers, as well as 3-4 meetings with groups of students during the semester.  This course is offered February 12 to May 3. 


ED-6140-75 - Theories of Research & Learning

In this course, students address the role of theory in educational research. The aim is to familiarize graduate students with various theoretical frameworks including theories and principles of learning.

This course is offered to students in our MEd Focus on Global Perspectives on Thursdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, January 8 to April 9.


ED-6160-70 - Action Research in Education

In this course, students explore ways in which teachers can systematically examine their own classroom practices using action research strategies. Emphasis is placed on issues such as topic selection, methodology, data collection and analysis, and interpretation of results. This process of inquiry is directed towards reflective practice.

This course is offered to students in our MEd Focus on Global Perspectives on Tuesdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, January 8 to April 9.


ED-6250 - Curriculum:  Leadership in Learning (2 sections)

In this course, students examine research into recent curriculum developments that are based on principles of integration, resource-based learning, and holistic learning, and which require the use of alternative assessment approaches. In addition, the impact of these developments on teachers’ instructional strategies and students’ learning are investigated. The focus is on the integration of knowledge about curriculum design and teaching in order to develop leadership skills for curriculum change.

This course is offered to students in our MEd Focus on Global Perspectives from January 9 to April 9.  Section 65 is offered on Thursdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.  Section 70 is offered Thursdays from 9:00am to 12:00pm.


ED-6330-70 - Multiliteracies and New Literacies

This course introduces students to theories of literacy as situated social practice. Drawing on theories of Multiliteracies and New Literacies as developed in classic and current readings, students will be given the opportunity to consider how such theories connect to issues of school, work, and leisure. Students will also be encouraged to experiment with using a variety of Multiliteracies as they work through the course material.

This course is offered to students in our MEd Focus on Global Perspectives on Wednesdays from 9:00am to 12:00pm, January 8 to April 9.

Qualifications:

Ideal candidates will have a Masters of Education degree.  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. Applicants should have experience in teaching, research or practice related to the course content. Where courses are offered on-line using multi-media technologies, applicants will normally be able to demonstrate successful on-line teaching experience. 

French positions in the Faculty of Education are delivered completely in French. Instructors must be proficient in reading, writing, and oral interaction in French.  All class work will be assessed in French. Instruction in Bilingual positions in the Faculty of Education will not be required to be delivered in French; however, instructors must be able to assess all written assignments in either official language.

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.

Qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Faculty of Education’s Sessional Roster and the Faculty’s full-time and term contract faculty members will be given priority.

For additional information regarding positions in the undergraduate English programs, please contact Erin Reid by email to erreid@upei.ca 

For additional information regarding positions in the undergraduate French program, please contact Elizabeth Blake by email to eblake@upei.ca

For additional information regarding positions in the graduate programs, please contact Dr. Kathy Snow by email to ksnow@upei.ca

Application Instructions: 

Applicants should submit an electronic version of 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.  All attachments should be in pdf format and should be submitted to:

Dr. Debbie MacLellan, Dean (Interim)
c/o Karen-Anne O’Halloran (kohalloran@upei.ca)
Faculty of Education
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE   C1A 4P3

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Closing date for applications is June 15, 2023.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.