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.
Summer 2026 Term Adjunct Positions
On behalf of the Faculty of Education, applications are invited for Term Adjuncts for the following Spring/Summer 2026 Education courses. These positions are conditional upon course enrolment numbers. Note: This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within the University.
Posted on: Monday, April 13, 2026
Deadline to apply: Monday, April 27, 2026 (by midnight)
Compensation: The stipend for this position will be between $9,500 and $13,500 (based on 0.5 course weight). Actual salary will be commensurate with years of teaching experience and course weight, as per the Queen’s-QUFA Collective Agreement.
Bachelor of Education (BEd) Courses
CURR 384 Literacy (PJ) – 0.25 Credit Course
Provides opportunities for teacher candidates to explore some of the topics briefly introduced in CURR 355, but in much more detail. Topics include theoretical and practical issues regarding: i. literacy teaching and learning in Kindergarten classrooms; ii. adolescent literacy; iii. supporting students who struggle with literacy competency and iv. literacy connections that support learning.
- Location: Queen’s campus, Kingston
- Schedule: July 2026
- Approx. Enrolment: 30
BEd 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.
Professional Master of Education (PME) Courses
GDE/PME 822 Indigenous Languages and Language Teaching – 0.5 Credit Course
This course examines the diversity and current status of the Indigenous Languages of the Americas, including their distribution, status, structure, use, and connection to culture. Students will then gain an overview of language teaching methodologies and an examination of the selection of appropriate methodologies for Indigenous language teaching and language programming.
- Location: Asynchronous, online. Note: this is a pre-developed course.
- Schedule: Summer 2026 (July 6 – August 21)
- Approx. Enrolment: TBD
GDE/PME Qualifications
PhD in Education preferred. Demonstrated interpersonal and teaching skills, including the ability to collaborate and work with faculty members, staff, and graduate students with diverse backgrounds. 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 graduate 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.
The person teaching is expected to comply with all Graduate Studies and Research, Faculty of Education and Queen’s University Policies related to GDE/PME course in a timely manner.
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 location(s)/sections 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.