Sessional Instructor 鈥� School of Education

  • Location: CBU
  • Deadline: February 28, 2027 at 11:00 pm

Cape Breton University invites expressions of interest from qualified educators interested in serving as sessional (per course) instructors in the School of Education. These appointments are made on an as-needed basis to address teaching vacancies throughout the academic year.

Position Overview

The School of Education maintains a pool of qualified instructors who may be appointed to teach courses when vacancies arise. Successful candidates may be hired to teach a specific course within the education programs for a designated academic term, depending on program needs and faculty workload requirements.

The CBU Education Department offers the following programs:

  • Bachelor of Education (in-person and online) 鈥� 12-month program
  • Master of Education in Holistic School Health and Well-Being (fully online, primarily asynchronous, not self-paced)
  • Master of Education in Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning (fully online, primarily asynchronous, not self-paced)

Responsibilities

The Sessional Instructor will:

  • Work with approved course outlines and program objectives to develop an appropriate syllabus and structure for the assigned course.
  • Facilitate student learning through engaging and thoughtful pedagogy, suitable for either in-person or online learning environments.
  • Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
  • Develop and monitor a Moodle site for the course.
  • Develop, administer and grade all relevant course assignments.
  • Assess student performance and provide timely and constructive feedback.
  • Maintain accurate academic records and submit final grades in accordance with university policies.
  • Participate in course-related activities and communicate regularly with students and School of Education faculty.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

  • A Master鈥檚 degree in Education
  • A Doctorate in Education (for graduate level coursework)
  • Demonstrated knowledge and expertise aligning with programs and courses taught in CBU education programs.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

  • Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification (For Bachelor of Education courses).
  • Previous post-secondary teaching experience.
  • Experience in curriculum delivery and student evaluation.
  • Expertise in areas relevant to the identified course vacancy.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Applications for the successful candidate will include:

  • A cover letter outlining specific teaching interests and qualifications.
  • A current curriculum vitae (CV).

Applications will be retained for consideration as teaching opportunities arise within the School of Education.

Please send all relevant documents to brittany_mullins@cbu.ca