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 the relevant field. For this course, the required degree field is Equity and Social Justice Education. Knowledge of critical perspectives of equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as an understanding of intersectional approaches to anti-oppressive education and their relevance for professional learning and practice in education and/or community contexts are also required. A capacity for excellence in instruction for online adult learners are also required.
Successful online graduate teaching experience is required, with online doctoral teaching preferred. 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. Preference will be given to applicants with relevant publications in the field of Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice Studies and/or who have a particular methodological expertise in equity and social justice research studies, with proven experience of supervising/teaching students in this capacity.

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
• Support graduate student learning, particularly academic writing, as well as the ability to identify learning challenges and teach students from diverse backgrounds

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 equity and social justice experience, and plans for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in professional settings.

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
• Support graduate student learning, particularly academic writing, as well as the ability to identify learning challenges and teach students from diverse background