Assistant Professor, Sustainability Studies (3-year Limited Term) - School of Continuing Education

MacEwan University; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MacEwan University in Edmonton invites applications for an entry-level, full-time, three-year limited term appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Sustainability Studies, commencing January 1, 2027 or as soon as possible after this date, subject to final budgetary approval.

The successful applicant will hold a PhD (or evidence of near completion) with a focus on sustainability education, theory, principles, and practices from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in sustainability education or related field.
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence.
• Experience with curriculum development.
• Experience teaching online courses.
• Focus on work-integrated learning and community-based teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Sustainability Studies courses with a workload not exceeding 8 courses.
• Engage in service to the department and university.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment.
• Incorporate work-integrated learning and community-based projects into courses.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Curriculum development

Online teaching experience

WIL approaches

Community-based teaching

Education

PhD near completion

Job description

Competition Number: 26.08.199

Category: Full-Time Limited Term

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing Date: The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

The School of Continuing Education invites applicants for the entry-level, full-time, three-year limited term appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Sustainability Studies, commencing January 1, 2027 or as soon as possible after this date, subject to final budgetary approval.

The successful applicant will hold a PhD (or evidence of near completion) with a focus on issues relating to sustainability education, theory, principles, and practices from an interdisciplinary perspective. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate education and provide evidence of teaching excellence, curriculum development and experience with teaching online at a post-secondary level. Preference will be given to candidates who incorporate work-integrated learning approaches in their courses as well as project and community-based approaches to teaching and learning. This is a teaching and service position at the Assistant Professor level with an expectation of a teaching workload of not more than 8 courses.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching dossier (including recent teaching evaluations). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Associate Dean to provide three (3) letters of reference sent directly from referees and copies of official transcripts sent directly from the institution.

Questions about this opportunity may be addressed to Eaman Mah, Associate Dean, School of Continuing Education, at [e-mail].

Further information about the program and the School of Continuing Education is available at: https://calendar.macewan.ca/programs/certificates-achievement/sustainability/#overviewtext

This position is included under the Faculty Association collective agreement.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.