Tenure-Track Position in Inclusive Education

Brandon University

Tenure-track Position in Inclusive Education
Department of Educational Psychology and Student Services
Faculty of Education

The position is located in Brandon, Manitoba. The Faculty of Education at Brandon University serves over 400 undergraduate students in its after degree and integrated education programs and over 300 graduate students in its master’s programs. The Department of Educational Psychology and Student Services invites applications for a tenure-track position in Inclusive Education. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in inclusive education and assessment (for example: inclusive education, assessment, development and learning, diversity and learner differences). Candidates will have an active or emerging research agenda and service in an area appropriate to their specialization within the field of education.

Through its undergraduate and graduate programs and community-engaged scholarship, the Faculty of Education at Brandon University strives to provide an inclusive, student-centered learning environment that empowers exceptional teachers, researchers, and community leaders. Our focus is on personal, innovative, and authentic education in partnership with the communities we serve. The Faculty of Education attracts urban, rural, northern, Indigenous, and international students and is committed to the core values of equity, diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications:

• Post-graduate qualifications in inclusive education or a related field. PhD preferred.
• Substantive experience working or teaching in the K-12 education system
• An active or developing research agenda in the area of inclusive education
• A commitment to service, teamwork, and developing relationships within the faculty, university, and the broader K-12 community
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication

Assets:

• Experience in schools providing Inclusive Education and/or Inclusive Education Leadership
• Evidence of successful teaching at the post-secondary level
• Commitment to addressing current issues such as inclusive education, decolonization, culturally responsive teaching approaches, social justice, diverse/marginalized groups
• Knowledge and experience of universal design for learning (UDL), differentiated instruction, and using assistive technology in classrooms
• Knowledge of inclusive educational assessment
• Knowledge of distance mediated learning
• Lived experience of disability, Indigeneity, or other diverse experiences

Rank and Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Application deadline: Review of applications will begin April 1, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.

To apply:

Please submit the following in a single PDF file: a) Letter of application addressing your fit for the position, your teaching philosophy and current and future research agenda; b) Curriculum Vitae; c) Transcripts (can be unofficial); d) Evidence of successful teaching; e) Two writing samples; and f) Names and contact information for three referees to:

Dr. Heather Duncan
Dean, Faculty of Education
Email: deanofed@brandonu.ca

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, contact HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.