Instructor, Teacher Education, Teaching of Sciences (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 Sciences 

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. 

Manage and use science equipment and materials as per course outcomes. 

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 secondary school science teaching experience.
• Normally, a master’s degree or other recognized specialization in the field such as a 3-level specialization related to the sciences being taught.
• Normally, a basic teaching qualification in one of the I/S science teachable areas.
• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum and/or professional development education as it relates to science education.
• Familiarity with the Ontario curriculum, supporting documents, and approved resources relevant to the sciences.
• Exhibits contemporary knowledge of educational theory and pedagogy including assessment relevant to the sciences.
• Knowledgeable of current science 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.

Course(s): 

General 

EDBE 8F80: Teaching Science – General I Intermediate/Senior 

Introduction to the Ontario Intermediate/Senior curriculum in Science – General emphasizing practice and theory. Planning, instructional and assessment strategies are developed using a variety of resources based on seminar, demonstration and laboratory activities appropriate for science classrooms. 

EDBE 8P89: Teaching Science – General II Intermediate/Senior 

Connecting prior curriculum knowledge and instructional approaches examined in Teaching Science – General I Intermediate/Senior. Expanding and applying the understanding of learners, instructional practices, Ontario curriculum, and the science profession furthering professional preparation for teaching intermediate and senior science in schools. 

Biology 

EDBE 8F79: Teaching Science – Biology I Intermediate Senior 

Introduction to the Ontario Intermediate/Senior curriculum in Science – Biology emphasizing practice and theory. Planning, instructional and assessment strategies are developed using a variety of resources based on seminar, demonstration and laboratory activities appropriate for science classrooms. 

EDBE 8P88: Teaching Science – Biology II Intermediate Senior 

Connecting prior curriculum knowledge and instructional approaches examined in Teaching Science – Biology I Intermediate/Senior. Expanding and applying the understanding of learners, instructional practices, Ontario curriculum, and the science profession furthering professional preparation for teaching intermediate science and senior biology in schools. 

Chemistry 

EDBE 8F81: Teaching Science – Chemistry I Intermediate/Senior 

Introduction to the Ontario Intermediate/Senior curriculum in Science - Chemistry emphasizing practice and theory. Planning, instructional and assessment strategies are developed using a variety of resources based on seminar, demonstration and laboratory activities appropriate for science classrooms. 

EDBE 8P90: Teaching Science – Chemistry II Intermediate/Senior 

Connecting prior curriculum knowledge and instructional approaches examined in Teaching Science - Chemistry I Intermediate/Senior. Expanding and applying understanding of learners, instructional practices, Ontario curriculum, and the science profession furthering professional preparation for teaching intermediate science and senior chemistry in schools. 

Physics 

EDBE 8F82: Teaching Science – Physics I Intermediate/Senior 

Introduction to the Ontario Intermediate/Senior curriculum in Science - Physics emphasizing practice and theory. Planning, instructional and assessment strategies are developed using a variety of resources based on seminar, demonstration and laboratory activities appropriate for science classrooms. 

EDBE 8P91: Teaching Science – Physics II Intermediate/Senior 

Connecting prior curriculum knowledge and instructional approaches examined in Teaching Science - Physics I Intermediate/Senior. Expanding and applying the understanding of learners, instructional practices, Ontario curriculum, and the science profession furthering professional preparation for teaching intermediate science and senior physics in schools. 

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.

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

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