Department Faculty of Education - Deans Office
Posted date July 28, 2025
Closing date August 28, 2025
Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral degree in Education, preferably with an equity, diversity, inclusion and/or anti-oppressive, justice focus.
• Minimum of five years post-secondary teaching and/or related or translatable experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and sustained commitment to the principles of equity, and the associated body of scholarly work in the discipline of education.
• Professional experience working with organizations to advance ACB initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake and lead collaborative research projects, including seeking and managing funding.
• Ability to interact in a manner that positively contributes to a collaborative atmosphere, and to participate as a team member in advancing the mission, vision and goals of the Faculty.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability to interact in a manner that positively contributes to a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere for all faculty, staff and students, and to participate as a team member in advancing the mission, vision and goals of the faculty in a respectful manner.
• Ability to find creative and innovative solutions to problems, and to manage conflict in productive and constructive ways.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Research:

• Contributing to research in the area of access, community, belonging, and justice, and providing specialist support for research projects.
• Seeking out external funding opportunities to support ACB research initiatives, and managing funding.
• Participating in knowledge mobilization activities, including publishing in professional and peer-reviewed journals and presenting at regional, national and international conferences.
• Collaborating with colleagues within and outside the Faculty on interdisciplinary ACB research projects.
• Translating research findings into actionable recommendations for educational policy and practice.
• Collaborating with Faculty Centres and Institutes to advance ACB through research.
• Analysis of data related to ACB within the Faculty to inform decision-making and policy development

The ACB Lead Officer provides expert leadership, knowledge, experience, education and coordination in support of faculty and institutional goals, while working within resource parameters to conduct the following activities:

Teaching:

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses with an anti-oppressive focus.
• Working across the Faculty to support incorporating ACB principles into all teaching practices and course designs.
• Mentoring graduate students, particularly those conducting ACB-related research.
• Serving as a member of graduate supervisory committees.
• Engaging in curriculum development and enhancement to ensure inclusivity and representation of diverse perspectives.
• Supporting the Faculty to advance ACB commitments through teaching and learning activities.
• Developing and coordinating ACB professional learning and development opportunities for faculty, staff, and students.

Research:

• Contributing to research in the area of access, community, belonging, and justice, and providing specialist support for research projects.
• Seeking out external funding opportunities to support ACB research initiatives, and managing funding.
• Participating in knowledge mobilization activities, including publishing in professional and peer-reviewed journals and presenting at regional, national and international conferences.
• Collaborating with colleagues within and outside the Faculty on interdisciplinary ACB research projects.
• Translating research findings into actionable recommendations for educational policy and practice.
• Collaborating with Faculty Centres and Institutes to advance ACB through research.
• Analysis of data related to ACB within the Faculty to inform decision-making and policy development.

Administrative:

• Providing strategic leadership in the areas of diversity, inclusion, equity and justice across the Faculty of Education.
• Providing expertise and support to the Faculty of Education to implement both the Faculty and institutional strategic plans and to advance related projects/initiatives including but not limited to policy development, policy review and renewal; teaching and learning enhancement; curriculum integration and innovation.
• Leading the development of ACB communities of practice that include students, staff and faculty at all ranks and stages of career, including those who hold formal leadership roles.
• Working with research centres and institutes within the Faculty to incorporate ACB strategies, principles and commitments into the operational structure and associated projects.

Service:

• Serving on Faculty committees focused on ACB and racial justice and representing the Faculty on College and institutional committees with an ACB focus.
• Engaging with external communities and stakeholders to foster partnerships that advance ACB goals.
• Serving as an expert resource for faculty, staff and students with the provision of specialist support in access, community and belonging and advancing justice for equity denied individuals and groups.