[Hiring] Part-time Instructor @St. Francis Xavier University

Role Description

The Department of Adult Education in the Faculty of Education invites applications for a Part-time Academic Instructor for the following course:

• Course Number and Title: ADED 565 - Reading and Critiquing Research in Adult Education
• Course Description:
  • Learners will engage with academic research through a guided, purposeful approach to enhance both learner confidence and ability to understand peer-reviewed scholarship in the field of adult education.
  • Learners will develop techniques to analyze and critique published research that applies directly to their professional life.
  • The course will guide the learner through the process of research with a “consumer’s” focus, preparing them to discern and utilize research in their own practice.
  • The completion of a critical analysis of research studies is a requirement of this course.
• Start and End Dates: January 4 - March 26, 2027 (subject to final budgetary approval)
• Class Schedule: Thursdays from 5:00-8:00pm
• Delivery Mode: Online

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a PhD or a MAdEd with significant experience in adult education.

Application Instructions

To apply for this opportunity, click the “Quick Apply” button and upload your cover letter and resume as a single combined PDF document (maximum 6MB). Only one file can be uploaded. Review of applications will begin on October 23, 2026, and continue until the position has been filled.

Company Description

St. Francis Xavier University is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.

• Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+, and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
• Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture at hr@stfx.