Term Adjunct Positions Available

Term adjuncts with and without benefits are instructors with a limited-term faculty appointment of one term to three years in duration and with a limited range of academic responsibilities (e.g., instruction/evaluation, coordination/administration). 

For questions about the term adjunct postings, please contact: employment.education@queensu.ca.

Application packages, with all required documentation, should be sent to the email address identified in the application section of each job posting.


Spring 2025 Positions

Indigenous Teacher Education Program (ITEP Community-Based)

PROF 110 Self as Teacher – 0.5 credit course
Introduction to schools, teaching, and curriculum in their historical, political, social and philosophical context. Exploration of policy, practice and professional portfolios, with an emphasis on reflective and critical thinking.

ITEP Locations: 
1.    Hybrid/Blended. Pikangikum, Manitoulin North Shore, and Mushkegowuk Territory will be online each weekend. The successful applicant will travel to Akwesasne May 2-4, Lambton-Kent May 23-25, and Tyendinaga June 6-8. While in-person at different sites each weekend, the other sites will join the class online for one combined group.

Weekend Schedule: May 2-4, May 23-25, June 6-8
Approx. Enrolment: 80-100

PRAC 415/445 Practicum
The practicum is an integral part of the teacher education program, involving practical experiences in observing and teaching in schools. The duration of practice teaching in schools meets the minimum requirements set by the Ontario College of Teachers. The person acts as "Faculty Liaison" (or Practicum supervisor) for their teacher candidates and is expected to comply with all Faculty and University policies related to Practicum supervision in a timely manner. Travel as per Queen’s University policy.

Must have the ability to drive in Ontario or arrange for transportation. 
Renumeration as per Appendix U in the QUFA Collective Agreement.

ITEP Locations: 
1.    On-site Pikangikum.
2.    On-site Tyendinaga.
3.    On-site Lambton-Kent.
4.    On-site Mushkegowuk Territory.
5.    On-site Manitoulin North Shore (Kenjgewin Teg).
6.    On-site Akwesasne. 

Schedule: May 2025
Approx. Enrolment: 40-90

ITEP Qualifications
Successful teaching experience. Thorough knowledge of Ontario schools, curricula, and policies, including expertise regarding both adaptation of instruction for exceptional learners, and equity and inclusion. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and teaching ability. Ability to collaborate and work with faculty members, staff, and teacher candidates of diverse backgrounds. Related graduate degree preferred, or equivalent (extensive experience of relevance to the position) may be considered. If applicable, proof that you are a member in good standing with the provincial teacher certification organization (e.g., OCT). Knowledge of Indigenous traditions, culture, and language, along with work experience in Indigenous education settings, particularly First Nation schools, preferred. Indigenous ancestry preferred.

Experience in using onQ/D2L or other online classroom platforms/learning management systems (Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas).  Ability to use the learning management system (onQ/D2L) tools to interact with students.  For example, the ability to participate in classroom discussion boards, grade students’ discussion contributions, grade assignments.  Working knowledge of current online technologies and social media.



Technological Education Multi-Session (TEMS) Program

PRAC 417 Practicum – 0.25 credit course 
The practicum is an integral part of the teacher education program, involving practical experiences in observing and teaching in schools.  The duration of practice teaching in schools meets the minimum requirements set by the Ontario College of Teachers. 

Renumeration as per Appendix U in the QUFA Collective Agreement.

TEMS Locations: 
1.    On-site Greater Toronto Area.
2.    On-site Kingston.

Weekend Schedule: May 2025
Approx. Enrolment: 50-70

TEMS Qualifications
Successful primary or intermediate-senior teaching experience preferred. Thorough knowledge of Ontario schools, curricula, and policies. Demonstrated inter-personal skills and teaching ability. Ability to collaborate and work with faculty members, staff, and teacher candidates of diverse backgrounds. Related graduate degree (Ph.D. or M.Ed.) preferred, or equivalent (extensive experience of relevance to the position) may be considered. If applicable, proof that you are a member in good standing with the provincial teacher certification organization (e.g. OCT). Previous successful experience teaching in pre-service teacher education programs will be an asset.

Experience in using onQ/D2L or other online classroom platforms/learning management systems (Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas).  Ability to use the learning management system (onQ/D2L) tools to interact with students.  For example, the ability to participate in classroom discussion boards, grade students’ discussion contributions, grade assignments.  Working knowledge of current online technologies and social media.



French as a Second Language Multi-Session (FSLM) Program

PRAC 418/448 Practicum 
The practicum is an integral part of the teacher education program, involving practical experiences in observing and teaching in schools.  The duration of practice teaching in schools meets the minimum requirements set by the Ontario College of Teachers. The person acts as "Faculty Liaison" (or Practicum supervisor) for their teacher candidates and is expected to comply with all Faculty and University policies related to Practicum supervision in a timely manner. Travel as per Queen’s University policy.

Must have the ability to drive in Ontario or arrange for transportation. 
Renumeration as per Appendix U in the QUFA Collective Agreement.

Locations: 
1.    Supervision could be anywhere between Durham and Ottawa.

Schedule: May 2025
Approx. Enrolment: 30-35

FSLM Qualifications
Clear evidence of excellent teaching in elementary French immersion or core setting. Minimum of five years of successful primary-junior teaching experience preferred. Thorough knowledge of Ontario policy and practices regarding both adaptation of instruction for exceptional learners, and equity and inclusion. Demonstrated inter-personal skills and teaching ability. Ability to collaborate and work with faculty members, staff, and teacher candidates of diverse backgrounds. Related graduate degree (PhD or MEd) preferred, or equivalent (extensive experience of relevance to the position) may be considered. If applicable, proof that you are a member in good standing with the provincial teacher certification organization (e.g. OCT). Previous successful experience teaching in pre-service teacher education programs will be an asset.

Experience in using onQ/D2L or other online classroom platforms/learning management systems (Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas).  Ability to use the learning management system (onQ/D2L) tools to interact with students.  For example, the ability to participate in classroom discussion boards, grade students’ discussion contributions, grade assignments.  Working knowledge of current online technologies and social media.
 



Application Instructions
Submit applications in one PDF file to employment.education@queensu.ca
A complete application consists of: 
a) a cover letter, include at least one paragraph per course you are applying to that explains how you are qualified to teach the course and a statement regarding Canadian citizenship / permanent resident status (e.g., “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”). 
b) a complete and current curriculum vitae (C.V.). If your classroom teaching has occurred within the last 5 years, a reference letter from a school administrator from the last school you taught at, and/or a letter from a board official (e.g., Superintendent from the school district you taught, and the names and contacts of two referees). Alternatively, if your teaching has not been within the past 5 years, please include two letters of reference. 
c) course evaluations and/or teaching assessments should be submitted as part of your teaching dossier. 
d) indicate the site location(s) you are interested in when submitting your application package.

 

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+persons. 

 

Deadline to apply: Friday, February 28, 2025