Education Instructor, Technological Education (IS)

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March 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Part-Time Contract Positions (Employee Group)

Brock University has identified fostering a culture of inclusivity, accessibility, reconciliation, and decolonization as a strategic priority. The Department of Educational Studies is deeply committed to both the process and goal of social justice, including critical inquiry, inclusive practices, and equitable participation. We prioritize approaches, leadership and curricula that make central issues of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, and disability to challenge historical, and ongoing forms of oppression and marginalization in school and society. Our Teacher Education Program invites applicants who are deeply committed to equity and social justice approaches, including making central to their knowledge human rights issues of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and socio-economic contexts as they interact with students, colleagues, and peers. 

Job Title: Instructor, Teacher Education (Concurrent and Consecutive) programs. 

Subject Area: Teaching of Technological Education 

Compensation: 

• Effective September 1, 2024 – $3546.56 per quarter course (98 hours nominally)
• Effective September 1, 2024 – $7,093.12 per half course (195 hours nominally)
• Effective September 1, 2024 – $14,186.24 per full course (390 hours nominally)

Overview: 

• An instructor in our program will possess or demonstrate strong connected understandings of relevant knowledge for teaching (e.g. Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge);
• Professionally bring to life the content, knowledge, and competencies relevant to specific methods and foundations courses being taught while modeling the Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT);
• Enact curriculum and teaching approaches that engage students in conversations on educational inclusion and equity related to course content and concepts;
• Be aware of a variety of critical practices relevant to their field/subject area that can support all students, attend to our unconscious biases, and encourage inclusivity.

Duties: 

Become familiar with Brock University policies and adhere to them. 

Complete required Brock instructor’s online tutorial prior to first class. 

Use a provided Brock email address for all Brock-related communications with teacher candidates and program personnel. 

Develop course materials. 

Effectively deliver all aspects of the course in designated mode(s) (lecture, blended etc.) 

Manage instructional contact time and non-contact time. Contact time includes all classes as scheduled both in-person and online. Non-contact time includes preparation of lecture materials, managing the learning management system(s), student consultation, marking or grading, holding office hours, and other course administration as may be required such as attending required meetings with program personnel (e.g. Beginning of Program). 

Adapt instructional and assessment strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs. 

Advise, mentor, and provide feedback to teacher candidates in relation to course concepts/content and the Professional Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards of the OCT. 

Work collegially and collaborate/instruct with course team lead(s) and/or other instructors. 

Attend course team meetings and debriefings. 

Manage course records including attendance and submit final grades by University and/or Program deadlines. 

Qualifications: 

• Normally a minimum of 5 years of recent and relevant teaching experience, with teaching qualifications in one of the broad-based technology subject teachable areas.
• Normally, a Master’s degree or other recognized specialization in the field such as a 3-level Ontario College of Teachers additional qualification/specialization related to the technological education being taught.
• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum, education and/or professional development as it relates to Technological Education
• Familiarity with the Ontario curriculum, supporting documents, and approved resources relevant to subject/foundations area.
• Exhibits contemporary knowledge of educational theory and pedagogy including assessment relevant to subject area.
• Knowledgeable of technological education safety practices applicable to secondary school contexts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills especially in providing growth-oriented feedback for beginning teacher candidate development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social justice and equity, particularly to sexual and gender diversity, anti-racism, and Indigenous and decolonizing practices.
• Preference may be given to applicants with experience with teacher candidates or other adult learners.
• Competency in using educational technology and platforms for content creation, course management and delivery.
• Experience with blended modes of course delivery, or
• A combination of education and experience matching and/or exceeding the above.
• Experience facilitating challenging conversations and difficult topics with adult learners.

Course(s): 

EDBE 8G11-20: The Teaching of… (Grades 9 and 10) 

EDBE 8G21-30: The Teaching of… (Grades 11 and 12) 

EDBE 8G91: Professionalism, Law and Principles of Teaching in Ontario I: Technological Education 

EDBE 8R10: Special Topics in Technological Education 

EDBE 8R11-20: The Teaching of… II (Grades 9 and 10) 

EDBE 8R21-30: The Teaching of… II (Grades 11 and 12) 

EDBE 8R70: Practicum for Professionalism, Law and Principles of Teaching in Ontario: Technological Education 

EDBE 8R71: Student Assessment, Practice and Policy: Technological Education 

EDBE 8R72: Cognition, Development and the Exceptional Learner: Technological Education 

EDBE 8R73: ICT for Teaching and Learning: Technological Education 

EDBE 8R75: Practicum for Professional Collaborative Communities I: Technological Education 

EDBE 8R76: Practicum for Professional Collaborative Communities II: Technological Education 

EDBE 8R77: Teacher as Researcher: Technological Education 

EDBE 8R78: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Technological Education 

EDBE 8R91: Professionalism, Law and Principles of Teaching in Ontario II: Technological Education 

EDBE 8Y92: Professional Collaborative Communities I: Technological Education 

EDBE 8Y93: Socioemotional/Physical Processes and the Exceptional Learner: Technological Education 

EDBE 8Y94: Professional Collaborative Communities II: Technological Education 

EDBE 8Y95: Programming for the Inclusive Classroom: Technological Education 

Please see the Undergraduate Calendar for more information on Technological Education courses. 

Academic terms generally run from: 

Fall – September to December 

Winter – January to April 

Spring – May to July 

Summer – July to August 

• Actual dates can be found on the Timetables available on the Office of the Registrar web page: https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration/

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact talent@brocku.ca if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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