2024/25 Winter Term, Course-Based Contract Opportunities – Faculty of Education

at  Brandon University

The Faculty of Education is seeking qualified Contract Academic Staff (CAS) (formerly known as Sessional Instructors) to teach the following courses during the 2024-25 Regular Session Winter Term in our undergraduate programs.

04.253 INCLUSIVE EDUCATION AND CHILDHOOD EXCEPTIONALITIES (EY-MY), A00

(January 7 – April 4, 2025; Tues/Thurs 8:30-9:50 AM)
The focus of this course is on the role of the early and middle years teacher in providing inclusive education within the classroom to a diverse student population. This course develops inclusive educational practices and provides a critical examination on the Manitoba context, including the Public Schools Amendment Act (Appropriate Education Programming), and the concepts of disability and learner differences. Instruction about how to deploy a universal design for instruction, adaptation, modifications, and the provision of assistive technology is also included.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must hold a Master’s Degree and preference will be given to candidates who hold a Ph.D or who are at the ABD stage in a related field. Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to the Master’s degree and are invited to contact the Dean of Education on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials; please direct such inquiries to the email address below. Applicants must qualify for a Manitoba teaching certificate, have a good understanding of the Manitoba school curriculum, and have successful teaching experience and relevant expertise in the specified area.
Salary: $6,901 per 3 credit hour course
Application Deadline: November 7, 2024 or until the position is filled
Interested educators are invited to submit their application, curriculum vitae, evidence of successful teaching, and the names of three referees, in a single PDF document, directly via email to the address listed below. Please visit https://www.brandonu.ca/education/sessional-opportunities/ and
view the Sessional Instructor Application Checklist to ensure you are meeting all the application requirements.
Dr. Alysha Farrell, Dean
Faculty of Education
Brandon University
Email: deanofed@brandonu.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for this position and advise that only candidates selected will be contacted.
Issued October 23, 2024
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

Please refer the Job description for details