Education Instructor EDBE 8F02 Fall/Winter D11

Brock University•St. Catharines, ON

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Brock University is seeking Education Instructors for the EDBE 8F02 course, Professionalism, Law, and Principles of Teaching in Ontario, within the Department of Educational Studies, Teacher Education Program. This is a co-instructional position for the Fall/Winter academic term (September 8, 2026 – April 5, 2027). The instructors will be responsible for implementing curriculum and teaching approaches that engage students in conversations on educational inclusion, equity, and pedagogy. They are expected to be aware of critical practices relevant to their field, attend to unconscious biases, encourage inclusivity, and model the Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards of the Ontario College of Teachers. Strong collaborative skills are essential for this co-teaching role.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years PK-12 teaching experience (in the last 5 years).
Master’s degree and/or formal research experience in the field of education.
Specialization in one or more of the following areas: The Learning Environment, Associate teaching, Occasional Teaching, Orientation to Teaching in Ontario, Action Research, Adapting the Curriculum for the Catholic School System, Teaching in the Catholic School System.
Must hold an active membership in the Ontario College of Teachers and be in good standing at the time of appointment.
Demonstrated leadership in curriculum and/or education.
Exhibits contemporary knowledge of educational theory and pedagogy including assessment.
Knowledge about social justice and equity through anti-racist and anti-oppressive lenses.
Experience facilitating challenging conversations and difficult topics with adult learners.
Competency in using educational technology and platforms for content creation, course management and delivery.
Experience with teacher candidates or other adult learners.
Strong collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

Co-teach EDBE 8F02, implementing curriculum and teaching approaches that engage students in conversations on educational inclusion and equity and pedagogy.
Be aware of a variety of critical practices relevant to their field/subject area that can support all students.
Attend to unconscious biases and encourage inclusivity.
Exemplify competencies relevant to specific methods and foundations courses being taught.
Model the Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards of the Ontario College of Teachers.
Collaborate and co-plan with the co-instructor.
Effectively deliver all aspects of the course.
Manage instructional contact time and non-contact time, including preparation of lecture materials, managing learning management systems, student consultation, marking or grading, holding office hours, and other course administration.
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 Professional Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards of the OCT.
Work collegially and collaboratively with other team instructors and course team lead(s), including attending team meetings and debriefings.
Mentor teacher candidates for practicum placements (I/S) with reference to the Teacher Education Program Handbook.
Coach/mentor teacher candidates and work with associate teachers.
Participate, as warranted, in the Department’s referral procedures as outlined in the Teacher Education Program Handbook.
Submit final grades by deadlines.
Become familiar with and adhere to Brock University policies.
Complete required Brock instructor’s online tutorial prior to the first class.
Complete required Gender and Sexual Violence supports for teacher candidates training.
Use a provided Brock email address for all Brock-related communications.