ABOUT WESTERN

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the “Western Experience” - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

ABOUT US

The calendar description of courses offered in our Teacher Education Program is available at: https://www.edu.uwo.ca/csw/bed/docs/coursedescriptions/2024-25-course-descriptions.pdf
More information on our Faculty is available at http://www.edu.uwo.ca.

In addition to the application materials listed below, candidates should submit a complete application package, in order as indicated below:

• A Cover letter addressed to the Appointments Committee clearly specifying under the following headings:
• Qualifications for the position and number of years teaching;
• Areas of specialization and additional qualifications;
• Evidence of successful teaching (P, J, I, S and Higher Education);
• Availability to teach on-site during the day (8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.);
• A curriculum vitae;
• The names contact information of three qualified individuals who could be contacted about their teaching experience and ability.

For more information about this position, please contact Evangeline Castillo at vangie.castillo@uwo.ca.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field.
• Teaching experience in the Primary/Junior divisions.
• Demonstrated record of effective teaching performance at the post-secondary or teacher education level.
• Knowledge of and experience in conducting pedagogical inquiry, school-based research, or action research within the field of early childhood education or a related area.
• Familiarity with pedagogical documentation processes and approaches to curating and presenting pedagogical inquiry projects.
• Understanding of research design, data collection, and analysis methods appropriate for practitioner inquiry, action research, and pedagogical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications / Assets:

• Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certification in good standing (current) or held within the last five years.
• Doctorate in Curriculum Studies or related field with a focus in early childhood education.
• Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) specialist certificate in primary education or related area.
• Experience supporting teacher candidates or educators in applied research projects.
• Experience teaching in online environments, including both asynchronous and synchronous formats.
• Demonstrated use of innovative and effective approaches to online teaching and learning.

You will be responsible for all activities associated with the successful delivery of the course, including but not limited to: developing, preparing, and delivering the course; setting and marking examinations, assessing the academic work of students, and reporting grades.
Candidates must be willing to undertake training as required by the Employer including, but not limited to, training in respect of health and safety, harassment and discrimination, and legislated service standards.