Education Instructor ADED 3P93 Winter

Brock University•St. Catharines, ON

1d•Remote

About The Position

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy for an Education Instructor for the course ADED 3P93, Facilitating Adult English Language Learning. The course covers theoretical constructs, language learning contexts, ESL skill areas, integrated approaches, technology in language teaching, assessment, and related concerns. It also delves into adult learning theory, including immigration, cultural considerations, Canadian culture, and the Canadian ESL context. The appointment is for the Winter term, from January 1, 2027, to April 30, 2027, and will be delivered online. The instructor will be responsible for instructional duties, providing academic direction, insight, and feedback to learners, as well as preparing and supporting students through virtual office hours and course administration. The role requires facilitating the learning experience in an exemplary manner, adhering to adult education principles, demonstrating instructor presence, stimulating discussion, and fostering learner engagement. The instructor will also develop engaging instructional resources, assess and evaluate assignments with timely feedback, use Brightspace as the primary instructional tool, and provide input on the ongoing relevance of course resources. Liaising with the Adult Education Director, Program Committee, and other staff is also part of the duties. Adherence to mandatory training such as AODA, Health and Safety, FIPPA, and Academic Integrity is required.

Requirements

Demonstrated subject matter knowledge and expertise related to the relevant adult education literature and the specific course content.
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).
Skill in using Microsoft Office 365, or similar technology resources, to support the teaching and learning process.

Nice To Haves

PhD or EdD preferred with an active research agenda.

Responsibilities

Provide instructional duties, including a high level of academic direction, insight, and feedback to learners.
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.
Provide 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.