Education Instructor EDUC 3P45 Fall D2

Brock University•St. Catharines, ON

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Brock University is seeking an Education Instructor for the EDUC 3P45 course, Reading and Literacy Development, in the Department of Educational Studies. This is a part-time, contract position for the Fall 2026 academic term, running from September 9, 2026, to January 4, 2027. The instructor will be responsible for co-teaching the course with a faculty member, involving student contact time and non-contact time, including preparation of materials, student consultation, marking, holding office hours, and course administration. The role requires commitment to responsible time management and availability for individual student consultations.

Requirements

Doctoral Degree (PhD, EdD) in Educational Psychology, School Psychology, Clinical Child Psychology, Applied Linguistics or a related discipline
Experience teaching literacy development, reading processes and instruction and developmental reading courses at the undergraduate level
Demonstrated expertise in reading and literacy development, literacy assessment, and evidence-based instructional practices.
Teaching documentation: evidence of teaching competence at the undergraduate 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

Student contact time and non-contact time
Contact time includes all classes as scheduled including in-person, blended, online or other teaching formats
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 (about 1 hour)
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