EU415I (C5) – Science and Technology Education J/I (Winter 2023)

Job title: EU415I (C5) – Science and Technology Education J/I (Winter 2023)

Job description: Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Education

Department: N/A

Campus: Brantford

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 4412

Position Title: EU415I(C5): Science and Technology Education J/I

Term: Winter 2023 (February 14 – March 23, 2023)

Days/Times: Tuesday (1:00pm- 4:00pm)

Hours per week/Hours Total: 3/18

Anticipated Class Size: 36

Additional Course Requirements: None

Posted on: June 18, 2022

Posting ends: July 3, 2022

Position Summary: This course examines current theory related to science and technology education and explores myriad strategies for effective planning, instruction, and assessment at the Junior/Intermediate level. Teacher Candidates will develop strategies to interpret the curriculum and engage students in meaningful activities that use skills of science and technology, explore the nature and relevance of science and technology, and build students’ understanding of their environment. Teacher Candidates will gain confidence in their ability to teach science and technology regardless prior knowledge and experience in these content areas. Course content for Teacher Candidates with subject teaching specialization in Science and Technology Education will emphasize leadership skills, higher levels of curriculum interpretation and implementation, and an enhanced emphasis on Intermediate curriculum and instruction up to and including grade 10.

Qualifications – Required: Master’s degree in education or related discipline; Bachelor of Education and/or K – 12 Teaching Certification; K – 12 teaching experience in Science.

Qualifications – Discipline: Education or related content area.

Qualifications – Areas of Specialization: Science and technology education.

Qualifications – Preferred or an asset: Doctoral degree in education or related discipline; post-secondary teaching experience in teacher education; Teaching science and technology in Ontario schools at the junior/intermediate level; School leadership experience in science education.

Salary: 4,207.50

Application Deadline: July 3, 2022

Submit with Application:

Required for All Applicants

• CV (required)

Required for External Applicants

• Names and Contact Information for Referees
• Evidence of Good Teaching

Optional

• Cover Letter
• Teaching Dossier
• Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

Applicants will be required to submit proof of academic credentials for highest degree prior to being awarded a contract. It is highly recommended that applicants include this verification with their application.

Applications may be addressed to:
Dr. Steve Sider

Chair, Part-time Appointment Committee

Faculty of Education

Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Ontario

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This appointment is in accordance with the , for which the Wilfrid Laurier Faculty Association (WLUFA) is the exclusive bargaining agent. All applicants are assessed using both the “Appendix H: Assessment of CTF Candidates under 13.6.1” in the collective agreement and the . Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.

Please Note:

For Supplementary Remuneration for large classes or multi-section courses, see Article 28.3

Pursuant to Article 13.5 of the Collective Agreement for Contract Teaching Faculty (CTF) and Part-time Librarians, all applicants shall apply electronically. Applications must be received by 23:59 local time of the date on the posting.

Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier’s Employee Success Factors.

Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Laurier’s core values. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates from equity deserving groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at indigenous@wlu.ca. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at equity@wlu.ca. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at hr@wlu.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In accordance with the requirements of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the successful applicants will be required to prove they are legally able to work in Canada.

Members of the designated groups must self-identify to the appropriate Dean(s) to be considered for employment equity.

All course offerings will be contingent on adequate student registration and subject to budgetary funding.

Members of the Contract Teaching Faculty bargaining unit:

Laurier’s paused May 1. Should public health recommendations change, vaccination requirements can be brought back on short notice. While proof of vaccination requirements paused May 1, Laurier community members should remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, including booster doses, as recommended by public health. The university reserves the right to re-implement the vaccination requirement at any time in response to public health conditions. Wilfrid Laurier University will keep its in effect until further notice.

In-person teaching will be supported by classroom safety and hygiene protocols aligned with public health guidelines in effect at the time and will adhere to any COVID-19 related university policies including the . Questions related to classroom safety protocols can be directed to SHERM (shermcovid19@wlu.ca). Questions related to employment accommodation needs can be directed to the confidential Health & Abilities team in Human Resources cgruhl@wlu.ca.

Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit www.wlu.ca/careers for additional information and the online application system. All applications must be submitted online. Please note, a CV and letter of introduction will be required in electronic form.

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