Education Online Instructor ADED 3P94 Spring D1

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February 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM

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

Education Online Instructor – ADED 3P94 D1 (Spring 2025) 

Elective ADED Course ADED 3P94 – Popular Culture and Adult Education (0.5 credit). 

Exploring learning across different media sources, with related implications for adult educators. 

This is a half credit (0.5) course of 36 contact hours in a duration offered in unit increments over approximately 11 weeks, asynchronously (though within defined weekly windows of time), fully online. 

There are no on-campus meeting requirements for this position. 

Compensation: Approximately $6,820.31 per half course or $13,640.62 per full course. 

About this process:  

• We appreciate all applications we receive from candidates; however, we will only contact candidates selected for an interview.
• Brock University is an equal opportunity employer.
• Individual contracts of employment granted from term to term do not guarantee subsequent contracts.
• The Adult Education unit within the Faculty of Education schedules courses according to enrolment and reserves the right to cancel course sections in any given term.
• You may be required to provide a criminal background record check.
• All non-BUFA instructors are permitted to teach a maximum of 2 credit courses in any academic year as defined in the BUFA Collective Agreement at https://www.bufa.ca/resources/bufa-collective-agreement/.
• Brock University protects your privacy and your personal information. The personal information requested on this form is collected under the authority of The Brock University Act, 1964, and in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) for the administration of the University and its programs and services. Direct any questions about this collection to the Administrative Assistant of Adult Education programs at Brock University at adulted@brocku.ca or see https://brocku.ca/education/programs/adult-education/.

Duties of the Adult Education Online Instructor (Stipend Contract, non-union): 

• Under the supervision of the Adult Education Director and Program Committee, the role is responsible for instructional duties, including a high level of academic direction, insight, and feedback to learners enrolled in the course as well as instructional preparation and support duties that include student consultation, preparation, grading, virtual office hours and other course administration.
• Facilitate the learning experience in an exemplary manner that adheres to current adult education principles and practices, demonstrate a high level of instructor presence, stimulate discussion, and foster learner engagement to support the development of an academic learning community. Develop engaging instructional resources (video, screencast, or podcast) that provide insight and feedback to learners on a weekly basis.
• Assess and evaluate course assignments while providing meaningful and timely feedback to learners according to program policies and standards.
• Use Brightspace as the primary instructional tool for online courses.
• Utilize the course curriculum as authorized by the Adult Education Director and Program Committee, while also providing appropriate academic oversight and input (via a formal report) regarding the ongoing relevance and effectiveness of course resources, assignments, and assessment tools and strategies on an annual basis.
• Liaise with Adult Education Director and Program Committee, instructors, online facilitators, and staff as required.
• Work under the requirements outlined in the Adult Education Program Handbook, Brock University Undergraduate Calendar, and Faculty Handbook with academic oversight from the Adult Education Director and Program Committee.
• Adhere to the requirements of mandatory training including AODA, Health and Safety Awareness Training, FIPPA, Academic Integrity and other professional development events as recommended by the Adult Education unit, the Faculty of Education and Brock University.

Qualifications required: 

• You must have demonstrated subject matter knowledge and expertise related to the relevant adult education literature and the specific course content listed below within your resume and cover letter.
• Demonstrated successful experience facilitating or teaching adults in an online or hybrid delivery mode, working in an LMS environment, within the last five years preferred.
• Relevant professional working experience as an educator in the field of adult education, within the last five years preferred.
• A relevant graduate degree from a recognized university required (MEd in Adult Education or equivalent), PhD or EdD preferred with an active research agenda.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office 365, or similar technology resources, to support the teaching and learning process.

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.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.

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