Sessional Instructor EDER Supporting Student's Aspirations in Schools

Description

Sessional Instructor, EDER 652 Supporting Student's Aspirations in Schools, Graduate Programs in Education, Werklund School of Education, Fall 2026.

Position Type:
Term Certain < 12 months |

Education Required:

PhD or EdD | Final date to receive applications:
June 9, 2026.

The Werklund School of Education, Graduate Programs, at the University of Calgary invites applications for a term certain Sessional Instructor position for Fall 2026 in Educational Research and Educational Psychology. Sessional instructors will teach online and on campus graduate courses that are integral parts of the graduate programs in the Werklund School of Education.

Term runs from August 24 to December 18, 2026.

EDER 652 S01 – Supporting Student's Aspirations in Schools. Delivery:
Online.

In this course, students will explore foundational knowledge that guides contemporary career development and career guidance practice, within the broader context of comprehensive school health education. The course focuses on approaches that define career broadly, in the sense of forming and pursuing future life goals (i.e., life management). The course will allow students to develop an understanding of the roles of teachers, counsellors, and other school personnel in promoting career development.

The course will also enhance students' skills in implementing effective career guidance practice in school settings. The identification and appropriate application of specific skills for establishing and maintaining working alliances in the context of school-based guidance and wellness promotion will be emphasized.

• A completed doctorate in education or a related area.
• Evidence of successful teaching and leadership experience in school, university, or workplace settings.
• Demonstrated experience in online/distance education.
• Capacity to work effectively in a collaborative culture.
• Knowledge and understanding of the graduate programs and specializations in Educational Research are considered assets for the sessional teaching positions.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here.

In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.