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.
Term Adjunct Fall/Winter 2025-2026 Positions
On behalf of the Faculty of Education, applications are invited for Term Adjuncts for the following Fall/Winter 2025-2026 Education courses. These positions are conditional upon course enrolment numbers.
Posted on: Monday, July 14, 2025
Deadline to apply: Monday, July 28, 2025
Note: Below, you will find the following types of courses:
- BEd (Bachelor of Education)
- GDE/PME (Graduate Diploma in Education / Professional Master of Education)
- Graduate Studies, on-campus courses
At the end of each section, you will find the required qualifications and job requirements for teaching in that program. Application instructions – which are the same for all programs – can be found at the very bottom of this posting.
Bachelor of Education (BEd) Courses
PROF/PRAC 410 Theory and Professional Practice & Practicum (PJ)
Introduction and extension of learning to connect practicum experiences with on-campus learning and to develop the process of constructing and documenting professional knowledge. This course emphasizes understanding and improving learning and teaching and associated classroom practices.
Note: 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. Must have a valid driver’s license and be prepared to commute to your assigned school. Travel as per Queen’s University policy.
- Location: PROF 410 (0.25 credit course) Kingston. Practicum supervision takes place in Ontario schools within the designated catchment area, which includes 26 boards spanning from Burlington to Cornwall. Travel outside of the Kingston area will be required.
- Schedule: Fall/Winter (August 27, 2025 – April 30, 2026)
- Approx. Enrolment: 16-20
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 826 Using Classroom and Large-Scale Assessment Data – 0.5 Credit Course
This increasing emphasis on school accountability and improvement places demands on teachers and administrators to be able to interpret the meaning of assessment results. These data often form the foundation for setting priorities and setting targets. Given this importance of these activities it is critical that data users be able to identify the strengths and limitations of these data in supporting decision-making.
- Location: Asynchronous, online. Note: this is a pre-developed course.
- Schedule: Fall 2025 (September 15 – November 21)
- Approx. Enrolment: 40
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.
Graduate Studies (EDUC) Courses
EDUC 874 Special Topics in Indigenous Education: Indigenous Arts – 0.5 Credit Course
Topics vary from term to term and may include: science education, place-based learning and teaching, revitalizing Indigenous language, current issues facing Indigenous educators worldwide, adult learning, culture and cognition and Indigenous philosophy.
- Location: Online
- Schedule: Winter (January 5, 2026 – April 4, 2026)
- Approx. Enrolment: 6 to 22
EDUC 892 Topics in Quantitative Research – 0.5 Credit Course
Prepares students to undertake quantitative research in education. Basic methodological problems, statistical design and reasoning are among the topics addressed.
- Location: On campus at Queen’s
- Schedule: Winter (January 5, 2026 – April 4, 2026)
- Approx. Enrolment: 6 to 22
EDUC 895 Topics in Qualitative Research – 0.5 Credit Course
Prepares students to undertake research using qualitative approaches such as case studies, participant observation, document analysis, and ethnography.
- Location: On campus at Queen’s
- Schedule: Winter (January 5, 2026 – April 4, 2026)
- Approx. Enrolment: 6 to 22
Graduate Studies 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 EDUC courses 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.