Sessional Instructor, EDER Behaviour Assessment & Intervention

Description

Sessional Instructor, EDER 678.02 Behaviour Assessment & Intervention, 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
• Term:
  August 24 to December 18, 2026

Sessional instructors will teach online and on‑campus graduate courses that are integral parts of the graduate programs in the Werklund School of Education. The course is EDER 678.02 – Behaviour Assessment & Intervention, delivered online.

In this course, students will learn how to conduct a functional behavioural assessment in their classroom using observation and interviewing. Students will create a behavioural support plan for their classroom.

• Understanding Behavioural Principles
• Functional Behavioural Assessment
• Conducting Observations and Interviews in Your Classroom
• Interpreting Data
• Preparing Behavioural Support Plans
• Small Group Interventions
• Working with IPPs and LSPs
• Progress Monitoring

Educational Research consists of Educational Studies in Adult Learning, Curriculum and Learning, Language and Literacy, Leadership, and the Learning Sciences.

• 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.

New applicants must submit:

• Course name and number you are applying for
• Cover letter
• Up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV)
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Three written letters of reference addressed to Dr. Meadow Schroeder, Associate Dean, Graduate Programs in Education.

Returning applicants must submit:

• Course name and number you are applying for
• Updated CV
• Most recent term of employment and course(s) taught

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. Questions regarding EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments () and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ().