"Assistant Professor in Educational Foundations"

The Faculty of Education is seeking a dynamic early career scholar whose body of academic work demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of the relationship between theoretical knowledge and professional practice to provide high-quality preparation of preservice teachers. The individual should be an experienced educator and collaborative colleague for one full-time tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Educational Foundations or a related field of study in Education. Applicants should define their scholarship through a disciplinary lens focused on education. Further, the applicant’s study and teaching practice should bring historical, philosophical and/or sociological perspectives to educational questions. Our Faculty of Education is committed to fostering a rich understanding of Educational Foundations in our programming which includes required courses in Educational Foundations for all undergraduate students in our three programs.

Academic duties include: (i) teaching undergraduate and graduate courses including course development and assessment of student work, supervision of undergraduate students in a practicum/internship setting and supervision of graduate student research; (ii) research and other original scholarly activities, as well as professional activities that contribute to a larger discourse; and (iii) other contributions to the University and scholarly communities.

Please note that the successful candidate will be expected to physically relocate to Lethbridge, Alberta to support students and actively engage in our university culture; individuals unable to physically relocate will not be considered viable candidates.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills
Qualifications include a doctorate in Educational Foundations or a related field. Applicants who are nearing completion of their doctoral degree may be considered. The successful candidate must have the ability and interest to teach courses in these areas and possess the ability to teach in and contribute to the Bachelor of Education in Early Years program, Bachelor of Education combined and after degree programs as well as relevant graduate programming.

The ability to teach online, face-to-face, and blended formats, and the ability to integrate innovative technology into teaching will be an asset for this position. School-based teaching experience in Alberta and Canada including eligibility for teacher certification is preferred but not required if the candidate has a strong acumen in the preferred areas listed below.

Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas: History of Canadian education, or history of Canadian childhood and youth; Philosophy of education, ethics in education, or moral education; Sociology of Canadian education, schooling, or sociology of youth.

The University of Lethbridge is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and representative workforce that is reflective of the community we serve. The University welcomes all applications from qualified candidates including all employment equity groups of Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, racialized individuals and persons of diverse gender and sexual orientation protected under the Alberta Human rights code. In accordance with the Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

About our Faculty
Situated in the heart of Blackfoot territory on its lands and waters, the University of Lethbridge (Iniskim)’s Faculty of Education (Ii nooi kaksini) seeks to respectfully honour and work alongside in supporting the advancement of Blackfoot culture, language, and values. Built on an ethic of care, we are committed to act upon principles of fairness, equity, belonging and decoloniality in all our relations. By respectfully modelling diverse approaches to research, teaching and service, we continually strive to enable undergraduate and graduate students to become caring, creative, and critical teachers, counselors, researchers, and leaders. Through innovative, thoughtful, and accessible practices informed by our expertise, we prepare professionals to effectively engage with educational complexities both known and yet to be revealed. Central to these commitments is endeavouring to be local, national, and international leaders in education, counselling, and research.

About our programs
The Faculty of Education offers three pathways to a highly regarded undergraduate-level bachelor’s degree leading to teacher certification. Information about our undergraduate programming can be found at https://www.ulethbridge.ca/education/undergrad. Our graduate programs in contemporary issues in education and educational leadership offer options for thesis, project and course based. We also offer a Master of Counselling degree and Master of Education in Clinical and Counselling Psychology degree. Details about the Faculty of Education’s graduate programs can be found at https://www.ulethbridge.ca/education/grad.

Application Process
All applications must be submitted online, and should include: a letter of application (2 page max.) outlining their specific experience with and knowledge of the above-described needs; a detailed academic curriculum vitae including the names and contact information for three referees; a teaching philosophy statement (2 page max.) that clearly articulates the applicant’s commitment to accessibility, belonging and community; and a research philosophy statement (2 page max.) including the applicant’s methodological and theoretical expertise most relevant to this position.