Assistant/Associate Professor

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at Augustana Campus, Camrose.

The Augustana Faculty at the University of Alberta invites applications from qualified candidates for one (1) tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Elementary Education (K-6). The successful candidate will join a Faculty with a growing set of undergraduate programs in Education, including combined BA/BEd and BSc/BEd programs with the Faculty of Education on North Campus, and a 4-year BEd Elementary program at Augustana, starting September 2027. The expected start date is July 1, 2027, or earlier.

We seek candidates who are intellectually curious and excited about supporting the Augustana tradition of high-quality undergraduate teaching, research and community service. The ideal candidate will be engaged in rigorous research and scholarship and its applications; committed to quality teaching and learning in face-to-face and online environments; engaged in service and professional development activities that advance education locally, nationally, and internationally; and dedicated to supporting the University’s commitments to access, community, belonging, Reconciliation, and social justice. The ideal candidate will also help to develop Education programs at the Augustana Faculty, while advancing teaching and scholarship that supports rural educational careers and institutions more broadly.

Teaching (60%)

• The successful candidate will be expected to teach, revise, and develop undergraduate courses in our Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education program. Teaching will focus on the candidate’s area of expertise, as well as other areas of teaching in education that are delivered through our undergraduate programs.

Research and Scholarship (30%)

• The successful candidate will be expected to advance a program of funded research, publish research in peer-reviewed journals and other relevant sources, present at conferences, and otherwise contribute to the creation and dissemination of new knowledge in the area of elementary education.

Service (10%)

• The successful candidate will be expected to participate in service and professional development activities on and off campus. In particular, as we build capacity to deliver education programs at Augustana, the ideal candidate will have the ability to provide academic leadership to our educational programs.

• Applicants must have completed a PhD in Education or a closely related field. Doctoral candidates with a planned defense date prior to August, 2027 will also be considered.
• Applicants must have at least two years of relevant K-12 teaching experience in Canada.
• Applicants must demonstrate engagement in an education-related research program.
• Applicants must have an interest in and ability to teach in at least two of the following areas:
  • Curriculum and pedagogy in elementary school Language Arts
  • Curriculum and pedagogy in elementary school Mathematics
  • Curriculum and pedagogy in elementary school Social Studies
  • Curriculum and pedagogy in elementary school Science
  • Educational Assessment
  • Inclusive Education

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of successful teaching at the elementary (grades K-6) level in Canada.
• Evidence of effective teaching at the postsecondary level, particularly in courses related to elementary education/curriculum.
• Experiences with educational institutions and programs in rural settings.
• Evidence of collaboration in teaching and research contexts.
• The ability to teach courses in Indigenous education and knowledge systems will be an asset.
• The ability to teach courses in educational psychology, technology, and/or policy studies will be an asset.
• The ability to teach in the curricular areas of elementary school Art, Music, Physical Education and Wellness, and/or Health and Wellness Education will be an asset.

Application Instructions

Click “Apply Now” and submit the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• List of Publications
• Research Plan (including a description of current and future research activities, and one sample of a peer-reviewed research publication)
• Statement of Teaching Interests (including philosophy, experience, and examples of practice)
• List of 3 References

Specific questions related to this position can be addressed to Stacy L Lorenz, Vice Dean, Augustana Campus at [email protected].

The successful candidate will be offered a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, including a comprehensive benefits package.

The terms and conditions of this appointment are governed by Schedule A of the collective agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.

Located in Camrose on Treaty 6 territory, Augustana Campus offers a unique learning experience rooted in the liberal arts and embedded in rural Alberta. Home to approximately 900 students, the campus offers undergraduate and graduate programs through the Augustana Faculty and the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. Augustana provides close-knit, supportive learning environments with extensive opportunities for student engagement in athletics, clubs, and campus life—delivering a small-campus experience with a world-class degree.

The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs and research stations are primarily located on the territory of Néhiyaw (Cree), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Nakoda (Stoney), Dene, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7 and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems and cultures of all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms - physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.