Education Instructor EDBE 8Y40 Fall/Winter D10

Brock University•St. Catharines, ON

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Brock University is seeking Education Instructors for the EDBE 8Y40 course, Professional Collaborative Communities (P/J/I), within the Department of Educational Studies, Teacher Education program. This appointment is for the Fall/Winter 2026-2027 academic term, from September 14, 2026, to February 23, 2027. The role involves teaching and modeling the Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT), engaging students in discussions on educational inclusion and equity, and utilizing critical practices to support all students. Instructors are expected to bring current knowledge of educational theory and pedagogy, including assessment, and demonstrate competency in educational technology. The department is committed to social justice, equity, and decolonization, and invites applicants who share these values and can integrate human rights issues related to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and socio-economic contexts into their teaching.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of recent (within the past 5 years) teaching/school experience.
Master’s degree and/or formal research experience in the field of education.
Must hold an active membership in the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT).
Must be in good standing with the OCT at the time of appointment.
Demonstrated leadership in curriculum and/or education.
Familiarity with the Ontario curriculum, supporting documents, and approved resources.
Exhibits contemporary knowledge of educational theory and pedagogy including assessment.
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.
Competency in using educational technology and platforms for content creation, course management and delivery.
Experience with teacher candidates or other adult learners.

Responsibilities

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.
Preparation of lectures, class instruction, student consultation, marking and grading, and course administration, including grade appeals and cases of academic dishonesty.
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.
Use developed course materials to support planning and teaching.
Effectively deliver all aspects of the course in designated mode(s) (lecture, blended, etc.).
Manage instructional contact time and non-contact time.
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 submitting final grades by university and/or Program deadlines.