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School of Education

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:

Fall 2025

EDU 129 Practicum I: Orientation to Professional Practice (Secondary)

Thursdays 8:30-11:29 In-person

Students will focus on the human and professional elements of teaching in order to identify those personal traits that are characteristic of effective teachers. This course introduces students to the process of reflective practice and to the professional knowledge base that inspires it. The above course components combined with field-based experiences and classroom presentations will help students make informed judgments as to their suitability for the teaching profession.

EDU 230

Kindergarten I: Holistic Learning and Early Intervention

Section 01: Thursdays 17:30-20:29 In-person

Section 02: Thursdays 8:30-11:29 In-person

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Young learners' health and well-being are important for their success at school and beyond. This course offers students an introduction to the philosophical underpinnings of holistic learning and what it means to teach the whole child in kindergarten for 4 and 5 year olds. In line with the Preschool Cycle Program's emphasis on nurturing young children's global development, the topics to be explored in this course include diversity and inclusion in early childhood, the importance of social and emotional learning, holistic approaches to early education, well-being and trauma-informed care, building partnerships with families and communities, and interprofessional collaboration.

EDU 239: Teaching and Learning at the Secondary Level: Practice and Reflection

Tuesdays 13:00-15:59 In-person

In this course students will learn to apply current research on the Secondary teaching, learning and evaluation processes to designs for learning. Students will learn about Quebec curriculum-related documents; they will deepen their understanding of the application of education policy and curriculum program documents to their planning process. Students will document the development of their professional identity. It is a co-requisite for the second year practicum course taken by all Secondary candidates in their second year.



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

Office of the Dean of the School of Education

deanschoolofeducation@UBishops.ca,

by Wednesday, July 23, 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 humanresources@ubishops.ca.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Bishop's University is located in the beautiful Eastern Townships just southeast of Montreal, 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.