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The Faculty of Education at a leading Canadian university invites applications for two probationary Teaching Scholar appointments in Educational Leadership. Candidates with expertise in Indigenous education leadership are particularly encouraged to apply. This role includes teaching, scholarship activities, and services at graduate levels, aiming to contribute positively to the field of education.
Assistant or Associate Professor, Teaching Scholar Track in Educational Leadership
The Faculty of Education, Western University, invites applications for two probationary Teaching Scholar (TS) appointments in the area of Educational Leadership: one with a focus in higher education and the other with a focus in K-12 education. We are especially interested in applications from scholars who have scholarship and teaching expertise in the areas of Indigenous education leadership.
These probationary appointments will be made at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, according to qualifications and experience. An appointment made at the rank of Assistant Professor will lead to consideration of continuing status and promotion to Associate Professor, TS at the end of the probationary period (maximum of 6 years). Appointment made at the rank of Associate will lead to consideration of continuing status and promotion to Full Professor, TS at the end of the probationary period (maximum of 3 years). The effective date of the appointments may be as early as September 1, 2025. The workload for the Teaching Scholar is 60% teaching, 20% scholarship activity, and 20% service.
A candidate with the potential to serve in a leadership role in the Education Doctorate program (Program Director, Education Doctorate) will be given preference for one of the appointments. The salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. Western’s Graduate Education program seeks to educate critically reflective teachers, practitioners, and leaders at a university that consistently offers one of Canada’s best student experiences. The Faculty of Education is home to a large and diverse graduate program, offering programs in both professional and research streams. The Faculty of Education enables graduates to sharpen the effectiveness of their critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills for success in academic research and the workplace. Through studying relevant curriculum with world-renowned researchers and expert practitioners, our students gain the capacity to make valuable contributions to the field of education—and to the lives of others.
Required Qualifications:
At the time of applications, candidates must:
Preferred Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
As a Teaching Scholar, the successful candidates must:
Information about Western’s Faculty of Education:
Western’s Faculty of Education has been at the leading edge of education in Canada since 1962 and offers educational opportunities at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels. Believing today’s children are tomorrow’s leaders, the faculty strives to strengthen the field of education to help ensure every child has the opportunity to flourish. Western’s Faculty of Education collaborates with more than 500 partners in 23 countries, and attracts top faculty members from around the world. The Faculty of Education has conducted numerous provincial, national and international studies that were the first or largest of their kind, and is home to five dedicated research centres – the Canadian Research Centre on Inclusive Education, the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women and Children, the Centre for School Mental Health, the Interdisciplinary Centre for Research in Curriculum as a Social Practice, and the Centre for the Science of Learning. Western’s Faculty of Education is also home to the Mary J. Wright Child and Youth Development Clinic. With more than 41,000 alumni residing in Canada and in 35 countries around the world, Western’s Faculty of Education graduates have gone on to have influential careers and become leaders on a global scale.
More information on the Faculty of Education can be obtained from http://www.edu.uwo.ca/.
With annual research funding exceeding $220 million, and an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada’s top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada’s most beautiful campuses. Through the Office of Indigenous Initiatives, Western has committed to wide change in order to advance truth and reconciliation efforts and achieve equitable outcomes for Indigenous Peoples. Interested candidates should submit a complete application package electronically, as a single pdf file, in the order as indicated below:
The complete application package should be sent to:
Dr. Donna Kotsopoulos, Dean
Faculty of Education
Western University
1137 Western Road
London, ON N6G 1G7
CANADA
Email: educ-faculty-recruit@uwo.ca
Review of applications will begin after July 10, 2025, and continue until the positions are filled.
These positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Evangeline Castillo by email at vangie.castillo@uwo.ca or by phone at (519) 661-2111 ext. 88653.