Education Instructor EDUC 3P40 Winter D3 S1

Brock University; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 9,679,000 - 9,968,000; Part time

Job summary

Brock University in Ontario invites applications for a part-time Education Instructor (CUPE4207-5) to teach Family, Schools, and Literacy from January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027. Appointment depends on enrolments and budget approval.

Duties include lectures, student consultation, marking, and course administration. Doctoral qualification in a related discipline and undergraduate literacy teaching experience are required; flexible work options may be available.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology, School Psychology, Language and Literacy Education, Applied Linguistics, or related discipline.
• Experience teaching Family Literacy, Home-School Literacy Partnerships or Literacy and Families courses at undergraduate level.
• Demonstrated expertise in literacy development and family engagement practices.
• Teaching documentation: portfolio with evaluations, references or dossier; ability to work independently; curriculum development involvement.
• Skills in web-based pedagogical techniques and common office software (Word, Excel) and multimedia tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lectures, conduct class instruction, and provide student consultation.
• Marking, grading, and course administration including grade appeals and academic integrity handling.
• Develop and update course materials and relevant assessments.
• Collaborate on curriculum development and contribute to implementation of teaching methods.
• Utilize Brightspace/D2L and other tools to support student learning.

Skills

Family literacy experience

Curriculum development

Independent work

Digital teaching tools

Communication skills

Education

Doctoral Degree in Educational Psychology/Related Discipline

Undergraduate teaching experience in Literacy courses

Literacy development expertise

Teaching portfolio/dossier

Web-based pedagogy skills

Tools

Brightspace/D2L

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email/Office software

Multimedia equipment

Job description

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement. We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive!Brock has been proudly recognized as a Hamilton-Niagara Top Employer for eight consecutive years. Brock continues to earn recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity in 2026. For the second consecutive year, Forbes, in partnership with Statista, also named Brock one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date: October 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-5 (Employee Group)

Job Title: Education Instructor Course Code: EDUC 3P40 Title of Course: Family, Schools, and Literacy Department & Program: Department of Educational Studies & Undergraduate Educational Studies Duration of Appointment: January 1, 2027-April 30, 2027 Online or Physical Location: LEC Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday 5:00PM-7:00PM Compensation: Effective September 1, 2025 - $36.03 per nominal hour Effective September 1, 2026 - $37.11 per nominal hour The above rates do not include vacation pay. Vacation pay shall be in accordance with Article 16.02. Nominal Hours of Appointment: 195 Please Note: Positions listed on this posting are subject to course enrolments and budgetary approval. As per Article 12.08 of the Collective Agreement: Members shall not accept any appointment which, taken together with all other appointments at the University, would cause the member to exceed the maximum number of regular hours (i.e., not overtime hours) allowable in a work week under the Employment Standards Act, as amended from time to time. The Brock University and Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 4207-5 Collective Agreement governs part-time Education Instructors in the Faculty of Education. The Agreement can be accessed on the Office of People and Culture website - https://brocku.ca/human-resources/collective-agreements/.

Duties

The duties and nominal hours for Education Instructors are established by the employer. The nominal workload is normally made up of scheduled contact time with students as well as non-contact time. This includes but is not limited to preparation of lectures, class instruction, student consultation, marking and grading, and course administration, including grade appeals and cases of academic dishonesty.

Qualifications

1. 1. Doctoral Degree (PhD, EdD) in Educational Psychology, School Psychology, Language and Literacy Education, Applied Linguistics, or a related discipline
2. 2. Experience teaching Family Literacy, Home-School Literacy Partnerships or Literacy and Families courses at the undergraduate level
3. 3. Demonstrated expertise in literacy development, family engagement, family literacy practices and culturally responsive literacy practices
4. 4. 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. Active participation in curriculum development; sharing of responsibilities in careful test preparation; student assessment; prompt and accurate marking
5. 5. Skills related to the incorporation of web-based pedagogical techniques, materials and resources in the teaching of the course, as required. Competence in the use of email, Brightspace/D2L, internet, common office software (e.g. Word, Excel) and multi-media equipment

Additional Comments

Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website: http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/ Academic terms generally run from: Fall – September to December Winter – January to April Spring – May to July Summer – July to August *Actual dates can be found on the Timetables available on the Office of the Registrar web page: https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration/

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region.

We also recognize intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.

Brock University is a comprehensive institution with rich academic programs and world-class research activity. Located in Ontario’s scenic Niagara region on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, Brock is situated in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. With nearly 600 full-time faculty members and researchers, Brock's robust academic scope offers more than 70 undergraduate programs and 50 graduate programs in seven dynamic Faculties. The University’s 19,000 students come from across Canada and around the world. Brock’s renowned student experience is enriched by an emphasis on experiential education, as illustrated by community partnerships, volunteerism and one of Ontario's largest and most successful co-op programs. Learn more at brocku.ca.