Sessional Faculty, Faculty of Education

We are looking for the visionaries, the change-makers, the self-starters who are seeking more from their career. Change begins with the small decisions we make, each day, to support each other and strive to create inspiring incredible educational experiences for all students, no matter where they are or how they learn. This concept connects deeply to the idea that, in choosing a career with Yorkville University, you will have the opportunity to push boundaries, flex your creativity and inspire positive change for so many people. It’s also a call-back to the transformative power of education itself. Seek a career that will challenge you to make a meaningful difference through work with a passionate, empowered team in an environment where your voice matters and your ideas are always important.

If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us.

Yorkville University’s Faculty of Education, based in New Brunswick, offers students a distinctive asynchronous learning experiences. The fully online Master of Education program is designed to support individuals committed to making a difference through teaching and learning.

We are seeking Sessional Faculty to support its online Master of Education programs. While our degrees are offered with specializations in Adult Education, Leadership in Learning, and Educational Administration, we have an immediate need for applicants with expertise in the following areas:

• curriculum studies
• curriculum and instruction
• curriculum and pedagogy 

Faculty should be available for approximately 12–15 hours per week to facilitate online discussions, assess student work asynchronously, and periodically lead synchronous sessions on a flexible schedule. Course section assignments are based on student enrollment and are determined each term.

As our new Sessional Faculty, Master of Education Program, you will:

• Teach. You will deliver expertly developed and intellectually rigorous course material. You will assess student performance with fairness and insight, and you will foster a welcoming, inclusive learning environment aligned with our commitment to student success. Your teaching will reflect inclusive practices that honour the diverse experiences and learning needs of all students.
• Foster inclusive, engaged learning. You will support student development by nurturing a space in which learners actively engage with each other, with course content, and with the broader academic community. Your approach to assessment will incorporate multiple effective strategies to assess and support learning. You will utilize the University's learning management system (Brightspace), along with digital and classroom technologies, to enrich the learning experience.
• Grow your influence. You will contribute to University and program-level committees and support essential administrative functions related to your course. You will model intellectual curiosity and scholarly rigour, staying informed of the latest developments in your discipline. You will support strategic program development with both practical experience and academic insight.

Minimum requirements: 

• Ph.D. in Curriculum Studies or related areas of study  
• Experience teaching graduate courses in an online environment 
• Experience supervising graduate level research, serving as supervisor or committee member on student thesis research 
• Current program of research in area seeking appointment 

Impact. Joining us at this juncture offers a significant opportunity for established academics who are passionate about cultivating the next generation of education leaders. You will deliver advanced, engaging courses as part of a high-quality program. Future opportunities may include Course Lead and course development, allowing you to shape the pedagogical direction of our offerings.

Flexibility. You are seeking an opportunity to engage with the virtual classroom, contributing your expertise, in a digital academic environment that supports scholarly dialogue, rigorous assessment, and dynamic teaching, on a schedule that aligns with your academic and personal commitments. You are drawn to an institution that values action, fosters innovation, and strives for educational transformation.

Fulfillment. Yorkville University’s Faculty of Education promotes rigorous study and its innovative application as it prepares students to support development in schools, workplaces, and community contexts. We value the rich experiential knowledge that leads individuals to higher education, and we are committed to cultivating learning spaces that position those experiences as co-curricular.

• An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education. We value innovation and continuously look towards expanding our programming, working with the latest research, tools, and solutions. As a private school with government approval of our offerings, we have the opportunity to do more, stay current, and be future-forward.
• The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo. Everything we do here is about delighting and engaging our employees - and ultimately our students- from mentorship to teaching, from creative outlets to analytical ones.
• A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. We celebrate the full range of human diversity, and we acknowledge that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access.
• The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications, and programs - right up to our Doctorate offerings.
• An appreciation for the insights and skills you bring to work with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a wide breadth of wellness services, and a work-life balance.

We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest now.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville Education Company and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity-seeking groups.

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