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Post End Date:
October 13, 2026 at 11:59 PMThis job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-5 (Employee Group)
Job Title: Education Instructor – Practicum Advisor
Title of Course: Practicum for Teaching in the Ontario Context P/J/I
Department & Program: Department of Educational Studies, Teacher Education, Consecutive & Concurrent Program
Duration of Appointment: November 9, 2026 – December 29, 2026
Online or Physical Location: Field Placement
Day(s) of the Week: N/A
Compensation:
Effective September 1, 2025 - $36.03 per nominal hour
Effective September 1, 2026 - $37.11 per nominal hour
The above rates do not include vacation pay. Vacation pay shall be in accordance with Article 16.02.
Nominal Hours of Appointment: 78.4 hours
Note: This posting is for the supervision of a small number of practicum make up blocks.
Number of positions available: 1
Brock University has identified fostering a culture of inclusivity, accessibility, reconciliation, and decolonization as a strategic priority. The Department of Educational Studies is deeply committed to both the process and goal of social justice, including critical inquiry, inclusive practices, and equitable participation. We prioritize approaches, leadership and curricula that make central issues of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, and disability to challenge historical, and ongoing forms of oppression and marginalization in school and society. Our Teacher Education Program invites applicants who are deeply committed to equity and social justice approaches, including making central to their knowledge human rights issues of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and socio-economic contexts as they interact with students, colleagues, and peers.
Overview:
The Practicum Advisor (PA) position is largely focused on connecting the learning in EDBE 8F01, the foundational courses associated with year 1, to the field of practice by supporting the development of teacher candidates as culturally responsive and competent practitioners. Practicum Advisors (PA) will use the log of professional practice in alignment with materials covered in 8F01 to engage students in conversations on educational inclusion and equity and pedagogy. PAs are expected to be aware of a variety of critical practices relevant to their field/subject area that can support all students, attend to unconscious biases (both self and teacher candidate), and encourage inclusivity.
You will also work with associate teachers (ATs) and respond to ATs correspondence in a timely manner.
Some of the duties described below are generic. Details for specific courses will be discussed during the hiring process.
Duties:
The duties and nominal hours for an Education Instructor – Practicum Advisor are established by the employer. The nominal workload includes scheduled contact time with students as well as non-contact time. Duties may include collaboration with associate teachers and principals, meeting students in-person or on-line, marking / grading, attending program meetings and completing mandatory training as required.
- Become familiar with Brock University policies and adhere to them.
- Complete required Brock instructor’s online tutorial prior to first class.
- Complete required Gender and Sexual Violence supports for teacher candidates training.
- Use a provided Brock email address for all Brock-related communications with teacher candidates and program personnel.
- Effectively deliver all aspects of the course, including using online platforms, and virtual meetings for communication.
- Manage instructional contact time and non-contact time according to the requirements outlined in the practicum advisor requirements and Log of Teaching Practice. Due to the nature of this course, flexible work hours are essential.
- Adapt instructional and assessment strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs, including liaising with Student Accessibility Services as required for specific students.
- Advise, mentor, and provide feedback to teacher candidates in relation to course concepts/content and Professional Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards of the OCT.
- Work collegially and collaboratively with other instructors, course team lead(s) including attending team meetings and debriefings.
- Mentor teacher candidates for practicum placements (P/J/I) with reference to the Teacher Education Practicum Handbook.
- Coach/mentor teacher candidates and work with associate teachers.
- Respond to associate teacher’s correspondence in a timely manner.
- Participate, as warranted, in the Program’s referral procedures as outlined in the Teacher Education Practicum Handbook.
- Communicate on email to support teacher candidates
- Evaluate teacher candidates during the practicum.
- Submit final grades by deadlines.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 5 years of recent (last five years) teaching/school experience; specifically in the area of mentoring new teachers and/or teacher candidates.
- Master's degree or research related experience.
- Master's degree or other recognized specialization in the field such as a 3-level specialization.
- Must hold an active membership in the Ontario College of Teachers.
- Must be in good standing with the OCT at the time of appointment.
- Demonstrated leadership in curriculum and/or education.
- Exhibits contemporary knowledge of educational theory and pedagogy including assessment.
- Knowledge about social justice and equity through anti-racist and anti-oppressive lenses.
- Experience facilitating challenging conversations and difficult topics with adult learners.
- Experience with teacher candidates or other adult learners.
- Competency in using educational technology and platforms for content creation, course management and delivery.
Applications:
Please include a cover letter and a current resume to demonstrate how you meet the qualifications noted above. Applicants with seniority should include their seniority date in the application questionnaire.
Please Note:
Position(s) listed on this posting are subject to course enrolments and budgetary approval.
As per Article 12.08 of the Collective Agreement:
Members shall not accept any appointment which, taken together with all other appointments at the University, would cause the member to exceed the maximum number of regular hours (i.e., not overtime hours) allowable in a work week under the Employment Standards Act, as amended from time to time.
In addition, an employee is not permitted to teach more than two (2) full credit courses in an academic year (i.e., July 1 to June 30).
The Brock University and Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 4207-5 Collective Agreement governs part-time Education Instructors in the Faculty of Education. The Agreement can be accessed on the Office of People and Culture website - https://brocku.ca/human-resources/collective-agreements/.
Additional Comments:
Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website:
http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/
Academic terms generally run from:
Fall – September to December
Winter – January to April
Spring – May to July
Summer – July to August
*Actual dates can be found on the Timetables available on the Office of the Registrar web page: https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration/
We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.
Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.
We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact talent@brocku.ca if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.
Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.
We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.
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