Undergraduate Education Out of Area Field Sessional Instructors, Werklund School of Education

Description

The Werklund School of Education, Undergraduate Programs, at the University of Calgary invites applications for term certain Sessional Instructor field experience positions for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027
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Out of Area field instructors support Community-Based Bachelor of Education pathway students residing in rural and remote areas.

• Ability to travel to students' community of placement
• Commitment to in-person visits for students, with supporting online meetings and supervision
• Access to a vehicle and appropriate insurance as detailed in the University's Driver Safety Standard policy
• Willingness to support students in communities both within travel proximity, and virtually with assistance from a local community partner
• Flexibility in travel range, with understanding that section distributions may change with student registration and associated locations
• Expect drives of at least two hours, with some overnight stays possible
• A completed doctorate in education; professionals with a master's degree will also be considered
• Five years of successful teaching experience at the elementary/secondary level preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with school and community members
• Ability to work effectively with groups of students in on-campus or online settings
• Ability to participate in team meetings related to the course(s)
• Ability to encourage and foster an environment of inquiry and valuing of evidence‑informed practice
• Demonstrated history of ongoing professional development
• Recent experience as a partner teacher or school liaison preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of the undergraduate program in Education, and commitment to inquiry‑based teaching and learning will also be considered assets

In your cover letter, please include the following:

• Street address of residential location during semester of hire
• Preferred courses for consideration
• Any previous EDUC courses taught
• Whether you are/will be a current Werklund graduate student during the term of hire

Due to the volume of applications received, we ask that the above information be visibly distinct from/in addition to cover letter text and CV listings.

Please apply online via the Apply Now link. A complete application should be submitted in a single PDF, and include the following:

• Cover letter, including concise statement of teaching philosophy
• Teaching dossier describing past teaching experience, evidence of application of teaching philosophy, and reflective practices
• Up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV)
• Three letters of reference addressed to Dr. Erin Spring, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs in Education
• Application requirement listings, as detailed above

• Updated CV
• Most recent term of employment and course(s) taught
• Application requirement listings, as detailed above

• All requirements as listed for new applicants

Remuneration is calculated according to the Collective Agreement, Schedule

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June 30th, 2026

Thank you for your interest. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Students will engage in increased teaching experiences in a school setting under the guidance of a partner teacher, university field experience instructor, and the school leadership team.

Anticipated geographic regions for our Fall 2026 sections include:

• Instructor based in or near Grande Prairie, Alberta, supporting students in communities such as Peace River, High Prairie, and Whitecourt
• Instructor based in or near Lloydminster, Alberta, supporting students in communities such as Vermilion, Cold Lake, and Glendon
• Instructor based in or near Edmonton, Alberta, supporting students in communities such as Drayton Valley, Ponoka, and Sedgewick
• Instructor based in or near Calgary, Alberta, supporting students in communities such as Byemoor, Brooks, and Olds
• Instructor based in or near Lethbridge, Alberta, supporting students in communities such as Sparwood, Taber, and Mountain View

Typically, instructors who teach EDUC 540 must also teach EDUC 560:
Field Experience IV in the Winter term.

The Fall 2026 Field Experience III runs October 26th to December 11th.

This block field experience will have major focus on the complexities of individual learning. Prospective teachers will have the opportunity to follow individual students through various classrooms within their assigned schools under the guidance of their university field instructors and partner school leadership teams.

Anticipated geographic regions for our Winter 2027 sections include:

• Instructor based in or near Calgary, Alberta,…