Job Description

The King's University offers an exceptional liberal arts education from a Christian perspective. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, King's


serves students from across Canada and around the world. Join a dedicated team who have a desire and common mission to see


students grow in a dynamic and nurturing Christian environment. People who love working and succeed at King's serve God gladly,


work collaboratively, think creatively, and embrace diversity.


Sessional Instructor: Education


Part time, Sessional

POSITION SUMMARY

The Faculty of Education at The King's University is seeking a sessional instructor in Secondary English


Education for January 2026. This course contains six class sessions starting on January 6, and ending


January 27.




EDUC 430 is a curriculum and instruction course for second-year B.Ed. (After Degree) students in teaching


English Language Arts and Social Studies at the high school level. The course is team taught with a Social


Studies and an English educator. This position is for the English half of the teaching team.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

EDUC 430: Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary English Language Arts, Social Studies, Physical


Education and Fine Arts II


This course focuses on the teaching of English language arts, social studies, and the various non-core


subjects at the Senior High level (grades 10-12). The Alberta programs of study are studied and pre-service


teachers discern the learning strategies, assessment theories and practices, and instructional management


issues appropriate for Senior High students. Pre-service teachers are encouraged to be intentional about


the strategies they use and reflective about their philosophy of education, view of human nature, and


assumptions they employ. This course is open only to students in the B.Ed (AD) Secondary program.




The course is offered following an intensive format in Winter term. The schedule is equitably shared


between Social Studies and English instruction, with the English portion of the course tentatively taking


place in-person on the following dates and times:


Tuesday, January 6; 1:00-4:00 pm Thursday, Jan. 8; 1:00-4:00 pm Thursday, January 15; 1:00-4:00 pm Friday, January 16; 9:00 am-12:00 pm Thursday, January 22; 1:00-4:00 pm Tuesday, January 27; 1:00-4:00 pm
(An option to teach online may be considered.)

QUALIFICATIONS

MA or PhD in Education or related field (highly experienced secondary English teachers with other


qualifications may be considered)
Professional teacher certification High School (10-12) teaching experience in English Language Arts Assent to the University's Christian Statement of Faith

Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.


Apply by submitting a resume and cover letter through our online portal at kingsu.ca/about-us/careers.




Henry Algera, Dean of Education


The King's University


9125-50 Street, Edmonton, Alberta


T6B 2H3


Visit our web site at www.kingsu.ca.




We appreciate all applicants for considering The King's University as a potential employer, however, only


those considered for an interview will be contacted.




The King's University respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including


members of visible minorities, Indigenous, First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates


are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.