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Assistant Professor in Education, with specialization in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Decolonization (EDIAD)

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Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Professor in Education, with specialization in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Decolonization (EDIAD)
Position Number
Unit Affiliation CBUFA
Status Tenure Track
If term position, length of term
Reporting to Dean, School of Education and Health
School School of Education & Health
Department Education
Job Description
The Department of Education in the School of Education and Health at CBU invites applications for a tenure-track position (Subject to Budget Approval) in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Decolonization (EDIAD) at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position will commence January 1, 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter).

The successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and expertise in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Decolonization (EDIAD) in educational theory and praxis. Utilizing a culturally responsive, decolonizing, and inclusive pedagogical framework, the candidate will teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in their areas of expertise. The successful candidate will also be expected to maintain a robust research program and assume educational leadership responsibilities, such as curriculum development, evaluation, innovation, course coordination, graduate teaching assistant supervision, thesis supervision, and other leadership roles.

The union affiliation of this position is with the Cape Breton University Faculty Association.
Required Qualifications
Candidates should have a relevant terminal degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.). Candidates who are in the later stages of their doctorate may be considered with the successful completion of the doctorate being a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a commitment to and expertise in EDIAD course design, research endeavours, and teaching.

Teaching experience at the K-12 level and experience with face-to-face and online teaching modes are preferred.
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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F173P
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 11/03/2023
Job Close Date 12/01/2023
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
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Supplemental Questions

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  1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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  2. Are you a current employee of the university?
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    • No
  3. What is the highest level of education attained?
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Post-Secondary Diploma
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • PhD

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Letter of Application
  2. Resume
  3. List of References
  4. Statement of Research Interests
  5. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
  6. Statement of Teaching Interests
Optional Documents
  1. Academic Transcripts
  2. Dossier (Combined Documents Only)