Education Instructor EDUC 5P50 Fall D2

Brock University•St. Catharines, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Brock University is seeking an Education Instructor for the course EDUC 5P50, Foundations of Educational Psychology, within the Department of Educational Studies & Masters of Education. This is a part-time position for the Fall 2026 academic term, running from September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with an estimated 195 nominal hours. The instructor will be responsible for preparing and delivering lectures, instructing students, providing consultation, marking assignments, and administering the course. This includes non-classroom work such as preparing lecture material, holding office hours, managing teaching assistants, and completing a compulsory online tutorial. The role requires commitment to responsible time management and availability for student consultations.

Requirements

Doctoral Degree (PhD, EdD) in Educational Psychology, School Psychology, or a related discipline
Experience teaching graduate courses on the foundations of educational psychology and learning, development and motivation courses in a university setting
Demonstrated expertise in the psychological foundations of teaching and learning
Teaching documentation: evidence of teaching competence at the graduate university level, official student and peer evaluations; teaching dossier; and/or references.
Ability to work independently without immediate direct supervision.
Competence in the use of email, Brightspace/D2L, internet, common office software (e.g. Word, Excel) and multi-media equipment.

Nice To Haves

Skills related to the incorporation of web-based pedagogical techniques, materials and resources in the teaching of the course, as required.

Responsibilities

Preparation of lectures
Class instruction
Student consultation
Marking and grading
Course administration, including grade appeals and cases of academic dishonesty
Non-classroom work may include preparation of lecture material, student consultation, marking or grading, holding office hours, managing and meeting with teaching assistants, and course administration as may be required
Use of a provided Brock email address for all Brock-related communications
Complete the compulsory Brock instructor online tutorial prior to the first class
Commitment to responsible time management (e.g. course structuring, punctuality for lectures)
Available for individual consultation with students (e.g. office hours 1.5 hours per week)
Active participation in curriculum development
Sharing of responsibilities in careful test preparation
Student assessment
Prompt and accurate marking