Acadia University Competition # EDUC 18-18-15 Curriculum Foundations (Summer – Open Acadia) Temporary in Wolfville, NS

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Acadia University

Branch Wolfville NS CA

Position:
Competition # EDUC 18-18-15 Curriculum Foundations (Summer – Open Acadia)
Location:
Wolfville, NS

School of Education. Experience in public education is an asset. Cohort and requires some knowledge of health education….

Acadia University is recognized as one of Canada’s premier undergraduate institutions. Academic innovation and a technology- rich teaching and learning environment have garnered the university a reputation for excellence. Our progressive workplace is located only one hour from Halifax in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley – a small-town setting offering an affordable lifestyle, outstanding recreational opportunities, internationally-acclaimed restaurants, a healthy economy, and the best weather in the Atlantic Provinces.

Faculty of Professional Studies School of Education

PART-TIME FACULTY TEACHING OPPORTUNITY

Competition #EDUC 18-18-15 Course Title EDUC 5633 N4 – Curriculum Foundations Contract Term July 2015 to August 2015 (Summer – Open Acadia) Course Schedule Online Employee Group Acadia University Faculty Association Basic Stipend $5,700 per 3hr credit course or as per collective agreement Course Description This course is designed to examine the nature of curriculum and the basic principles of the current curriculum development process. The nature of curriculum is approached by a search for commonalities that are present in the conflicting views of curriculum. The curriculum development process is examined through major theoretical models of the process and the curriculum organization patterns across Canada. Recent innovations in curriculum organization serve as reference points throughout this course. This online course will require development of resources and lessons prior to the start of the course. Acadia uses the Moodle learning management system, supplemented by selected other technologies and tools that can be considered by instructors who are teaching online. If you have any questions relating to the development of an online course, please feel free to contact Open Acadia ([email protected]) to arrange for a consultation with our Course Development team. Qualifications The successful applicant must possess at minimum a Master’s degree in Education in the related field, as well as extensive related experience in the field. Experience in public education is an asset. Preference will be given to those applicants who possess a PhD or who are engaged in a doctoral program in a related field. This course is articulated to the Health Interprofessionals Cohort and requires some knowledge of health education.

Submissions should include a letter of application and curriculum vitae. Applications should be sent via any of the following to:

Kelli Mahoney, Human Resources Department Post: Acadia University, Wolfville NS B4P 2R6 Fax: 902-585-1075 E-mail: [email protected]

Competition closes February 4, 2015.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. We therefore invite applications from Aboriginal peoples, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women, as well as persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is academic and professional

excellence. Candidates who are a member of one of the aforementioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, should complete the Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.

While budgetary approval has been granted for this position, Acadia University reserves the right not to fill this position,

or to fill this position at a level different from the advertised level or term.