Part-time Instructor - EDUC 436 - Inclusive Practices II - Fall 2026 (Unama'ki)

Résumé du poste

The instructor will teach EDUC 436, focusing on the learning strengths and challenges of students with exceptionalities. Responsibilities include guiding preservice teachers in collaborative planning, professional supports, and the development of individualized educational plans.

Détails du poste

The Department of Teacher Education and StFX Online Learning & Professional Studies invites applications for a Part-time Academic Instructor for the following course: Course Number and Title: EDUC 436, Inclusive Practices II Course Description: This course provides preservice teachers with an understanding of the learning strengths and challenges of students with exceptionalities. Emphasis will be placed on collaborative team planning, professional supports provided for students with diverse learning needs, the assessment and education referral process, and the development of individualized educational plans. Start and End Dates: September 11, 2026 - October 3, 2026 (subject to final budgetary approval) Class Schedule: TBD Delivery Mode: In person (Unama'ki) and online Qualifications Candidates should: * Have background understanding and knowledge of working within MK schools; * Be recognized as exceptional educators in their past teaching experience; * Have a PhD or MEd (or equivalent) with extensive teaching experience. * Be leaders in their fields Preference will be given to Mi’kmaw speakers or those who have an understanding of/ some fluency with the language. Application Instructions To apply for this opportunity, click the "Quick Apply" button and upload your cover letter and resume as a single combined PDF document (maximum 6MB). Only one file can be uploaded. Review of applications will begin on June 16, 2026. St. Francis Xavier University is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture at hr@stfx.

Ce que vous ferez

The instructor will teach EDUC 436, focusing on the learning strengths and challenges of students with exceptionalities. Responsibilities include guiding preservice teachers in collaborative planning, professional supports, and the development of individualized educational plans.

Exigences

Candidates must hold a PhD or MEd (or equivalent) and possess extensive teaching experience and leadership in their field. Knowledge of working within MK schools is required, with preference given to Mi’kmaw speakers.

Compétences indiquées

• collaborative · Souhaitée
• Recruitment · Souhaitée
• assessment · Souhaitée
• Sens de l’organisation · Souhaitée
• Leadership · Souhaitée
• Souci du détail · Souhaitée
• Planning · Souhaitée
• Process · Souhaitée
• Development · Souhaitée
• diverse learning needs · Souhaitée
• Time · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Inclusive Practices
• Collaborative Team Planning
• Individualized Educational Plans
• Assessment and Education Referral Process
• Mi’kmaw Language
• Teacher Education
• Curriculum Development

Domaines d’emploi

• Education