Course - GRADEDUC 9725 651 Research Leadership Improve & Educ Reform (K-12)

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The calendar description of courses offered in our Doctor of Education program, Graduate Education is available at: https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/edd/educational-leadership.html.

More information on our Faculty is available at: http://www.edu.uwo.ca.

For more information about this position, please contact Evangeline Castillo at [email protected].

Course Information

Students will examine relevant research literature to analyze particular topics related to a leadership Problem of Practice relevant to their organization. Students will explore using extant theory, research, and data to plan for organizational improvement and educational reform. Students will also investigate key methodologies and methods for collecting and analyzing data for researching leadership and organizational improvement practices, including research ethics.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for all activities associated with the successful delivery of the course, including but not limited to: developing, preparing, and delivering the course; setting and marking examinations, assessing the academic work of students, and reporting grades.

Candidates must be willing to undertake training as required by the Employer including, but not limited to, training in respect of health and safety, harassment and discrimination, and legislated service standards.

Qualifications

Candidates must have an EdD or PhD in Educational Leadership. Preference is given for those with a degree focus in the leadership area that corresponds with the course’s educational leadership area, such as K-12, HE, or CL. Successful candidates should have publications, scholarship, research, and professional leadership experience in the particular leadership area of study is essential. Knowledge of critical perspectives of educational leadership and experience with developing organizational improvement planning is preferred. Equity-deserving candidates are encouraged to apply. Successful graduate-level teaching experience is required, and demonstrated capacity for instructional excellence with online adult learners in doctoral education is preferred. Robust knowledge of academic writing conventions is expected. In addition to the application materials, candidates should attach a letter of application addressed to the Appointments Committee specifying qualifications for the position, a statement of leadership experience, and envisioned plans for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in K-12, post-secondary education, community, or other professional settings in education. In this role, successful candidate(s) will: · Collaborate with Program Manager, Academic Coordinator, and faculty colleagues for course development, synchronous learning opportunities, and sharing resources · Mentor and guide students through course activities to support student success, with a student-centred, strengths-based approach · Demonstrate success in supporting doctoral student learning, particularly academic writing, as well as the ability to identify learning challenges and teach students from diverse backgrounds. · Complete the online TCPS2 CORE-2022 research ethics (CORE) tutorial. https://tcps2core.ca/welcome · Complete the EdD research module during first course taught.

Applying at Western

In submitting your application, candidates should attach a curriculum vitae and evidence of successful teaching, together with the names and contact information of qualified individuals who could be contacted about their teaching experience and ability.

In accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications, including qualifications which go beyond the requirements for the position. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English.

Course offerings could be assigned to the workload of full-time faculty or to part-time faculty with seniority or preference rights in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, or left unfilled based on operational/enrolment requirements. All positions are subject to budget approval.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

Recent Western graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. Please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp.