Education Instructor ADED 3P41 Fall
Brock University
St. Catharines, Main Campus
Full-Time
$36
RemoteExecutive
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Job Title: Education Instructor
Course Code: ADED 3P41
Title of Course: Community Outreach and Adult Literacy
Course Description:Introduction to community outreach in Canada. Community theories, definitions, principles, outreach relation, adult literacy and social advocacy. Outreach for empowering societal change and betterment.
Department & Program: Department of Educational Studies - Adult Education
Duration of Appointment: September 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Location: Online
Compensation:
Effective September 1, 2025 -$36.03 per nominal hour
Effective September 1, 2026 - $37.11 per nominal hour
The above rates do not include vacation pay.Vacation pay shall be in accordance with Article 16.02.
Nominal Hours of Appointment:195 hours
Duties:
The duties and nominal hours for Education Instructors are established by the employer.The nominal workload is normally made up of scheduled contact time with students as well as non-contact time.This includes but is not limited to preparation of lectures, class instruction, student consultation, marking and grading, and course administration, including grade appeals and cases of academic dishonesty.
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:
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.
Applications:
Please include a cover letter and a current resume. Members with seniority can provide seniority date in the application questionnaire.
Please Note:
Positions listed on this posting are subject to course enrolments and budgetary approval.
As per Article 12.08 of the Collective Agreement:
Members shall not accept any appointment which, taken together with all other appointments at the University, would cause the member to exceed the maximum number of regular hours (i.e., not overtime hours) allowable in a work week under the Employment Standards Act, as amended from time to time.
The Brock University and Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 4207-5 Collective Agreement governs part-time Education Instructors in the Faculty of Education. The Agreement can be accessed on the Office of People and Culture website - https://brocku.ca/human-resources/collective-agreements/.
Additional Comments:
Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website:
http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/
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 recruitmentprocess, as outlined in ourEmployment Accommodation Policyand consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code.Please contact talent@brocku.caif you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.
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