School of Education – Part-time courses – Winter 2026 at Bishop's University

Overview

School of Education

Please note this is an emergency posting approved by the Contract Faculty Joint Committee.

In accordance with article 6.2.2 (notification of courses) of the Contract Faculty Collective Agreement, applications are invited for the following courses, to be offered during the following sessions:

Winter 2026

EDU 138/02 Foundations of the Teaching Profession (Elementary)
Mondays & Wednesdays – 13:00-14:29 – In-person

In this course students will explore and make use of current research on the teaching, learning and evaluation processes. Students will also learn how to apply education policy and curriculum program documents in their planning and teaching. Students will continue the identification process with the teaching profession begun in their first field placement.

EDU 228 Practicum II: Initiation to Working With and For Students (Elementary)
Tuesdays & Thursdays – 10:00-11:29 – In-person

This second-year field experience in the elementary school setting involves a minimum of 70 hours. Students begin to integrate theory from courses with field- based practice and carry out aspects of the teaching act in collaboration with associate teachers and university supervisors. They participate in the life of the school inside and outside the classroom.

EDU 309 Effective Teaching Methods at the Elementary Level
Tuesdays & Thursdays – 13:00-14:59 – In-person

In this course students will deepen their understanding of Elementary level teaching, learning and evaluation processes and practices fundamental to the development of elementary students’ competencies. They will explore and construct a conceptual understanding of learning and assessment strategies and how these strategies can be built into daily practice. Drawing on Quebec curriculum guides and policies and current related research, they will develop complex learning and evaluation situations (LES), which will be implemented while in the practicum.

These courses will be allotted in accordance with the Contract Faculty Collective Agreement, including the applicable rules for seniority.

Contract faculty members who have seniority points may simply submit a letter of interest via e-mail. Other candidates should submit full applications by e-mail (covering letter, curriculum vitae, and any other materials required to demonstrate that they have the necessary expertise to teach the course) to Dr. Dawn Wiseman (she/her) [email protected] (she/her) with a cc to Liane Jones Anderson [email protected] (she/her), by Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5pm.

Remuneration is $9560.92, with travel and marking expenses provided where appropriate.

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Bishop’s University implements an equal access employment program under the Act respecting equal access to employment in public bodies and welcomes applicants who are committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and who will assist us expand our capacity for diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQ2+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We will provide support in the recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation in order to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Bishop’s University is located in the beautiful Eastern Townships just southeast of Montréal, on the unceded traditional lands of the Abenaki people. Meeting and working in this privileged location is a constant reminder of the need for continued conversations about the importance of decolonization and reconciliation, not just as abstract concepts, but as difficult ongoing processes to be worked on.