Education Instructor EDUC 3P97 Winter D3 S1

brocku; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Brock University is seeking a part-time Education Instructor for the Department of Educational Studies. The course, EDUC 3P97 Supporting Language Learners, meets Fridays 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, with 195 nominal hours across Jan–Apr 2027.

The position involves lectures, student consultations, grading, and course administration. Requirements include a PhD in a related field and demonstrated expertise in multilingual learners and inclusive pedagogy.

Qualifications

• PhD in Educational Studies or related field.
• Experience teaching undergraduate language learners at university.
• Demonstrated expertise in multilingual learners and inclusive pedagogy.
• Teaching dossier, evaluations, or references.
• Ability to work independently and participate in curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lectures, instruct classes, and consult with students.
• Engage in marking and grading, course administration, including grade appeals and academic integrity.
• Incorporate web-based teaching tools and resources as needed.
• Maintain clear documentation and assessment records.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Intercultural communication

Equity-oriented teaching

Independent work

Web-based teaching tools

Office software

Education

PhD in Education or related field

Tools

Brightspace/D2L

Word

Excel

Email

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.

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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 3P97

Title of Course:

Supporting Language Learners

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:

Friday 9:00AM-12:00PM

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

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:

• Doctoral Degree (PhD, EdD) in Educational Studies, Educational Psychology, Language and Literacy Education, Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics or a related discipline
• Experience teaching supporting language learners, second language acquisition, and inclusive literacy practices courses at the undergraduate university level
• Demonstrated expertise in supporting multilingual learners, second language acquisition, inclusive language pedagogy and intercultural communication and equity-oriented teaching
• 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
• 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.

Contact Information:

Recruiter: Erin Biancaniello - [e-mail]

Hiring Manager: Michael Savage - [e-mail]

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/.

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 res