Sessional Instructor, Academic Upgrading

MacEwan University; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

MacEwan University in Edmonton invites applications for sessional instructors in Academic Upgrading to teach science and math courses. This posting seeks candidates available from September 2, 2026, through the end of term with final exams the week of December 9, 2026.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor of Education and/or a Master’s degree and experience teaching adult learners. Ability to deliver engaging instruction in BIOL, CHEM, SCIE, and MATH courses is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education and/or a Master’s degree and experience teaching adult learners.
• Demonstrated ability to engage adult learners and support academic preparation.
• Strong practical knowledge and enthusiasm for teaching adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach science courses and/or math courses in Academic Upgrading.
• Deliver high-quality instruction and assess student learning.

Skills

Adult education experience

Science teaching

Math instruction

Education

Bachelor of Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Sessional Instructor, Academic Upgrading

School of Continuing Education

Competition No. 26.06.134

Category

Closing Date

Sessional Commensurate with qualifications. The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

About Us

MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.
Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 20,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

Academic Upgrading (formerly University Preparation) provides a full range of core high school courses that are prerequisites for college or university programs, skills-training programs, apprenticeship training or technical institutes. These courses are offered in an exciting university environment with quality instruction and individualized attention to help ensure success.

Applications are invited for sessional positions in the Department of Academic Upgrading (University Preparation) to teach science courses and/or math courses. The possible in-person (Monday to Friday) courses include: BIOL 030 (08:00-09:20 and/or 15:30-16:50), BIOL 020 (09:30-10:50), CHEM 020 (08:00-09:20), CHEM 030 (15:30-16:50), SCIE 010 (09:30-10:50), SCIE 030 (08:00-09:20 and/or 15:30-16:50), MATH 30-1 (15:30-16:50), and MATH 30-2 (15:30-16:50).

We are currently seeking candidates with recent experience and qualifications to teach high school sciences and mathematics, and who are available to teach one or more courses from September 2, 2026, until the end of term (final exams the week of December 9, 2026).

Requirements to teach in Academic Upgrading include a Bachelor of Education and/or a Master’s degree as well as experience teaching adult learners. Candidates should possess strong practical knowledge and skills; and enthusiasm for teaching adult learners who are focused on academic preparation.

This position is included under the Faculty Association Collective Agreement which is available on the MacEwan University website.

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

MacEwan University is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community, and we are dedicated to removing barriers that have been historically encountered and are currently experienced by some members of our society. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all equity-deserving groups. We believe that the diversity of our students, staff, and faculty serves as a strength of our institution and benefit to society. We are committed to ensuring full and inclusive participation for all in our community.

Accessibility Statement

We strive to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. If you require accommodation, we want to ensure you have the support you need to showcase your abilities. Please contact [e-mail] and we will support you to the best of our ability.

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