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Faculty Positions
Salish Weave Chair in Indigenous Arts Practices and Pedagogies
Tenure Track Position (Assistant or Associate Professor) (Revised)
Review of applications will begin February 15, 2024. Position is open until filled.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE (COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY)
Position is open until filled. Anticipated start is July 2025.
Instructional Positions
There are currently no available positions.
Visiting Scholars
The Faculty of Education accepts a limited number of visiting scholars to enrich research collaborations with colleagues across Canada and around the world.
Visiting Faculty
A visiting faculty member must be a person who holds a position at the rank of Instructor, Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in a recognized university, or who holds an equivalent position in another appropriate organization.
Adjunct Professors
Distinguished, qualified persons whose professional work leads them into a close working association or a community of professional interest with the research or other academic pursuits of some faculty members or of an academic unit at the University may be appointed as Adjunct Professors/Adjunct Professors of Clinical Practice.
School Associates
At SFU, we're committed to developing outstanding teachers. But we need your help.
If you're an experienced educator who's willing to collaborate and share your classroom with someone excited to join the profession, consider becoming a mentor and school associate today.
Eligibility Criteria
We welcome generalist elementary school teachers (K–7, English and French), as well as secondary school teachers in the following subject areas:
- Computing science
- Core French
- Dance
- Drama
- French immersion (all subjects)
- Language arts
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physical and health education
- Science—biology, chemistry, physics and earth science
- Social studies
- Visual arts
Faculty Associates
Faculty associates (FAs) work closely with faculty members to develop module programs for individual and group instruction, as well as maintain effective liaison between SFU's Faculty of Education and the public schools. FAs are generally seconded teachers from school districts, but they may also be retired teachers or other experienced educators.
Eligibility Criteria
- Normally five years of demonstrated excellence in public school teaching
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team
- Willingness to examine and refine one's practice
- Curriculum and instructional needs of the program
- Sensitivity to equity issues
- Work experience with adult learners (recommended)
- Previous school associate experience (recommended)
- Experience with computer technology (recommended)
Program Coordinators
The Program Coordinator in Professional Programs has both administrative and instructional responsibilities that include maintaining a cooperative liaison with school districts, assisting in specific teaching tasks, such as in-service workshops for school and faculty associates, as well as contributing to program modules as a member of the instructional team. Specific responsibilities include:
Program Design: working with colleagues and the Director in initiating and modifying program initiatives and designing professional development activities.
Instruction: assisting in organizing and providing workshops for school associates and new faculty associates, and make contributions to program modules as a member of the instructional team.
Student Supervision: when appropriate, work closely with faculty and school associates to determine student progress toward attainment of program standards.
SFU is an equity employer and fervently encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, individuals of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who might contribute to the university's rich diversity.
Eligibility Criteria
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team
- Demonstrated willingness to examine and refine one's practice
- Strong understanding of curriculum and the instructional needs of the program
- Minimum five years of teaching experience in the K-12 system
- Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to issues of equity, diversity and inclusion in education
- Work experience with adult learners (recommended)
- Previous school associate experience (recommended)
- Experience with computer technology (recommended)
- Previous faculty associate experience at Simon Fraser University (required)
Adjunct Faculty Associates
General Responsibilities
Adjunct Faculty Associates (Adjunct FAs) in the Preservice Professional Studies' teacher education programs at Simon Fraser University work closely with a small group of student teachers in the supervision of their EDUC 405 certifying practicum. Adjunct FAs also maintain effective relationships between SFU's Faculty of Education and public schools. Adjunct FAs are generally non-seconded teachers, but they may also be retired teachers or other experienced educators.
Please note that Adjunct FAs may be required to drive considerable distances as the program uses placements throughout the lower mainland.
Supervision of Student Teachers
Supervising student teachers during the EDUC 405 certifying practicum is the shared responsibility of Adjunct Faculty Associates (Adjunct FA) and School Associates (SA). Adjunct FAs also help to clarify the responsibilities of the SA, who plays a pivotal role in the preparation of student teachers. Adjunct FAs are expected to visit schools regularly, deal with a range of challenging supervisory situations and develop open and collegial relationships with teachers and SAs.
Preservice Professional Studies is currently recruiting Adjunct Faculty Associates to supervise up to 4 student teachers during their EDUC 405 certifying practicum semester (September-December).
- Supervision of student teachers will occur throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Access to a vehicle is necessary.
- Travel reimbursement is $.70/km (home to schools and back).
- Adjunct FAs should allow up to 8 half-days per student teacher for supervision throughout the semester.
- Adjunct FAs may also be required to attend Program Days on campus for training, in-service and workshops throughout the semester
SFU is an equity employer and fervently encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, individuals of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who might contribute to the university's rich diversity.
Eligibility Criteria
- Preference will be given to applicants with recent FA experience.
- Strong applicants may have also successfully served as teachers, school administrators or school associates.
Contact: If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact the Manager, Preservice Professional Studies at pps_manager@sfu.ca.
Research Assistant (RA), Teaching Assistant (TA), Tutor Marker (TM)
There are currently no positions.
Friends of Simon Peer Tutoring
SFU's Friends of Simon Program provides current students with the opportunity to become a Friends of Simon tutor. Tutors serve in multicultural settings and contribute to the school success of newcomers to Canada. Due to the generosity of our sponsors, Friends of Simon tutors earn hourly wages that help them with their own university expenses.
Work & Professional Development
This section is for those looking to expand their work in professional fields with links to job postings and upcoming professional events. We link Simon Fraser University of Education students and alumni to employers.
Note: If you have an education related employment or volunteer opportunity you would like shared on our job board, please submit a job posting.
Administrative CUPE and APSA
All administrative CUPE and APSA positions are posted on the main SFU website.