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 Doctor of Education program, Graduate Education is available at: https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/edd/equity-diversity-social-justice.html
More information on our Faculty is available at: http://www.edu.uwo.ca.
For more information about this position, please contact Evangeline Castillo at vangie.castillo@uwo.ca.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have an EdD or PhD, with a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership. Knowledge of critical perspectives of educational leadership and a capacity for excellence in instruction for online adult learners are also required. Educational leadership experience in the program area of study and successful online doctoral teaching experience are required. Robust knowledge of writing conventions is expected. Experience with developing organizational improvement planning is preferred. A strengths-based disposition towards students with different learning experiences is an asset. Equity-deserving candidates, particularly Indigenous leaders, are encouraged to apply.
In addition to the application materials, candidates should attach a letter of application addressed to the Appointments Committee specifying qualifications for the position, a statement of leadership experience, and plans for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in K-12, post-secondary education, community, or other professional settings in education.

In this role, successful candidates are expected to:

• Collaborate with Program Manager, Academic Coordinator, and faculty colleagues for course development, synchronous learning opportunities, and sharing resources
• Mentor and guide students through course activities to support student success with a student-centred approach
• Demonstrate success in supporting graduate student learning, particularly academic writing, as well as the ability to identify learning challenges and teach students from diverse backgrounds.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

In this role, successful candidates are expected to:

• Collaborate with Program Manager, Academic Coordinator, and faculty colleagues for course development, synchronous learning opportunities, and sharing resources
• Mentor and guide students through course activities to support student success with a student-centred approach
• Demonstrate success in supporting graduate student learning, particularly academic writing, as well as the ability to identify learning challenges and teach students from diverse backgrounds