Assistant Professor, Education

The Faculty of Education at Concordia University of Edmonton invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Inclusive Education. We are seeking a passionate and forward-thinking educator-scholar whose teaching, research, and professional engagement center on creating responsive, inclusive, and equitable K–6 learning environments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in inclusive pedagogy, differentiated instruction, early literacy, and the design and delivery of curriculum that meets the diverse needs of learners in early years and elementary classrooms. A strong commitment to collaboration with schools and communities and advancing inclusive practices in teacher preparation education is essential.

Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) is a community of learning grounded in scholarship and academic freedom, preparing students to be independent thinkers, ethical leaders and citizens for the common good. CUE is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for work, study, and living. We actively promote dignity for all, rejecting action and language that are harmful to mutual respect.

This position’s start date is negotiable with a preference for July 1, 2025.

Qualifications

• A completed terminal degree in Education, with a specialization in Inclusive Education, Literacy, preferred.
• A minimum of three years of successful K–6 teaching experience in inclusive settings.
• Demonstrated expertise in inclusive education, differentiated instruction, and planning for diverse learning needs.
• A commitment to reconciliation and to equity, diversity, and inclusion in teacher education.
• A record of scholarly activity.
• Experience in serving the educational needs of First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities is considered an asset.
• Eligibility for Alberta teacher certification is considered an asset.
• Experience with assistive / adaptive technology also an asset.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate courses in inclusive education, early literacy, and curriculum planning for K–6 learners.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Bachelor of Education (After Degree), education minors and Master of Education programs.
• Support teacher candidates in developing responsive and equitable classroom practices.
• Maintain an active research and scholarship agenda related to inclusive pedagogy, literacy instruction, and differentiated curriculum design.
• Participate in faculty governance, academic advising, and service to the university community.

The normal teaching assignment is 18 hours per academic year. In addition, the successful candidate must assume academic service duties and will be committed to growing the diversity of and building professional relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the broader community.

Closing Date: Application review will commence on May 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Please note that this position is subject to budgetary approval.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience as per Concordia’s Faculty Association Collective Agreement.

Application Packages Must Include

• A cover letter (including a statement of citizenship/immigration status);
• Current curriculum vitae, including a list of refereed publications;
• A teaching portfolio, including a statement on teaching philosophy and teaching preferences;
• A research statement, including two (2) representative publications;
• Recent student evaluations of university teaching (if applicable); and
• A statement describing experience in activities that promote diversity and inclusion, broadly understood, and/or plans to make future contributions.

Please Note The Following

• The shortlisted candidates may be requested to provide three confidential professional and/or post-secondary letters of reference.
• The successful candidate must be able to provide a satisfactory Police Information Check.

Concordia University of Edmonton encourages applications from members of racialized groups, visible minorities, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit, persons with disabilities, women, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and others who may support a diversity of perspectives at CUE. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.