2026/27 Fall Term, Course-Based Contract Opportunities – Faculty of Education

The Faculty of Education is seeking qualified Contract Academic Staff (CAS) to teach the following course at the Brandon University Campus in the 2026-27 Session in the Fall Term. Please apply by submitting a letter of application, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three referees in a single pdf file in English to the Office of the Dean of Education (see email below), indicate to which of the courses you are applying. The courses will run based on sufficient enrollment and budgetary approval.

Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Master’s degree, and those holding a Ph.D. or who are at the ABD stage may be preferred. Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to the Master’s and are invited to contact the Chair of the Selection Committee on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.

Salary: $8,132.00 per 3 credit hour course.

Application deadline: A review of applications will begin March 20, 2026, and the posting will remain open until the position is filled.

68.155 Introduction to the Cree Language I
This course develops basic proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading and writing Cree, as well as some knowledge of its phonetic and grammatical structure. Preference will be given to candidates who possess the ability to teach the language at multiple levels. 3 lecture hours per week, one term.

To apply, please see the below checklist of required information, and forward a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names of three referees, in a single PDF document directly via email to Dr. Alysha Farrell at DeanofEd@Brandonu.ca and indicate to which position you are applying.

Contract Academic Staff Application Checklist
• A separate cover letter (and package) must be included for each course you want to teach.
• A cover letter that speaks to:
o Your education and experiences as an educator that illustrate how you are qualified to teach the course.
o Your understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
o The timeslots that you are available to teach. Your availability to teach on-campus.

• In your Curriculum Vitae, please include:
o Education and training background in field
o Evidence of M.Ed. and / or PhD or Ed. D
o Evidence of teaching experience in Canadian Public Schools and/or other relevant community contexts.
o Evidence of successful post-secondary teaching experience.
o Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development, professional memberships, publication(s), conference presentations, and /or community involvement.
o Contact information for 3 references.
o Attachments showcasing successful teaching, for example, student course evaluations and previous a previous course outline if available.

Issued March 9, 2026