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Assistant Professor in Educational Leadership, One-Year Limited Term Appointment Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Education Department: N/A Campus: Other Employee Group: WLUFA Requisition ID: 10810 Faculty of Education One-Year Limited Term Appointment The Faculty of Education at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for a limited term appointment (12 month) faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Educational Leadership (with ability to teach in foundational courses such as school and society, assessment and evaluation, and curriculum foundations) in the Bachelor of Education program (Brantford and Waterloo campuses) beginning July 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. Anticipated Salary Range: $90,000 to $110,000. Actual salary to be commensurate with experience. This position is subject to budgetary approval. Description of the Faculty: The Faculty of Education, established in 2007, began with a small core faculty offering one program: the Bachelor of Education, Primary/Junior division. The Faculty has grown in size and scope with the addition of the Bachelor of Education, Junior/Intermediate division; Master of Education (Interdisciplinary and Student Affairs field); PhD in Educational Studies; International Education Studies (in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts), Teaching Option, and an Education Minor. In 2022, the Bachelor of Education opened additional cohorts on the Brantford campus. Additionally, the Faculty offers several outreach programs including a Mental Health in the Classroom certificate and Additional Qualifications courses for practicing K to 12 educators. Responsibilities - Teach core courses in foundational areas in the Bachelor of Education (e.g., School and Society, Curriculum Foundations, Assessment and Evaluation). - Provide leadership and program development in foundational course areas within the Bachelor of Education. - Teach courses in other programs in the Faculty of Education (Bachelor of Education, Master of Education, PhD in Educational Studies, Bachelor of Arts in International Education Studies, and/or in the Education Minor programs). - Engage in an active research program related to Educational Leadership and/or related fields. - Engage in leadership and active service to the Faculty and the University. Qualifications - Have completed a doctoral program or be in the final stages of completion related to Educational Leadership. - Provide evidence of effective teaching of courses related to BEd foundational areas (e.g., school and society, assessment and evaluation, curriculum foundations) in a post-secondary teacher education context. - Provide evidence of teaching diverse groups of learners and incorporating equity and inclusion into their pedagogy and practices. - Have a minimum of three years of teaching experience in K-10 contexts. - Provide evidence of a productive research program in Education Leadership and/or related fields appropriate to their rank with a grant and publication record. - Show evidence of leadership in program development in post-secondary teacher education contexts and/or in national or international educational communities. - Show evidence of engagement in University and/or Community service. - Be eligible for appointment at the Assistant Professor level. Preferred Qualifications - Have teaching qualifications, with preference given to candidates holding Ontario College of Teachers certification, including qualifications related to leadership (e.g. Ontario Principals Qualification Program). - Have teaching experience in Ontario. - Have school leadership (e.g., principal) and/or system leadership (e.g., superintendent) experience. - Have school or system leadership experience in Ontario. Diversity and Inclusion Aligned with Lauriers Action Plan for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Indigeneity, the Faculty of Education is strongly committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in our hiring process and consideration of candidates with lived experience. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from diverse and equity-deserving groups to apply. Equal Opportunity/Ethics Statement All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canadas reporting requirements, the University is obligated to gather information about applicants status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. All applicants must include one of the following statements in their cover letter: - Yes, I am a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada. - No, I am not a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada. Application Notes Applicants are encouraged to address any career interruptions or special circumstances that may have affected their record of research and teaching, in accordance with SSHRC and NSERC definitions and guidelines. Contact Information To obtain a copy of this job description in an accessible format, please contact [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr