Sessional Instructor – School of Education

- Location: CBU
- Deadline: February 28, 2027 at 11:00 pm

Cape Breton University invites expressions of interest from qualified educators interested in serving as sessional (per course) instructors in the School of Education . These appointments are made on an as-needed basis to address teaching vacancies throughout the academic year.

Position Overview

The School of Education maintains a pool of qualified instructors who may be appointed to teach courses when vacancies arise. Successful candidates may be hired to teach a specific course within the education programs for a designated academic term, depending on program needs and faculty workload requirements.

The CBU Education Department offers the following programs:

- Bachelor of Education (in-person and online) – 12-month program
- Master of Education in Holistic School Health and Well-Being (fully online, primarily asynchronous, not self-paced)
- Master of Education in Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning (fully online, primarily asynchronous, not self-paced)

Responsibilities

The Sessional Instructor will:

- Work with approved course outlines and program objectives to develop an appropriate syllabus and structure for the assigned course.
- Facilitate student learning through engaging and thoughtful pedagogy, suitable for either in-person or online learning environments.




- Foster an inclusive and supportive learning workplace.
- Develop and monitor a Moodle site for the course.
- Develop, administer and grade all relevant course assignments.
- Assess student performance and provide timely and constructive feedback.
- Maintain accurate academic records and submit final grades in accordance with university policies.
- Participate in course-related activities and communicate regularly with students and School of Education faculty.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

- A Master’s degree in Education
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise aligning with programs and courses taught in CBU education programs.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

- Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification (For Bachelor of Education courses).
- Previous post-secondary teaching experience.
- Experience in curriculum delivery and student evaluation.
- Expertise in areas relevant to the identified course vacancy.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Applications for the successful candidate will include:

- A cover letter outlining specific teaching interests and qualifications.

Applications will be retained for consideration as teaching opportunities arise within the School of Education.

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