The Faculty of Education and StFX Online invites applications for a Part-time Academic Instructor as part of the off-campus Certificate in Outdoor Education for the following course:

Course Number and Title: EDUC 405I - Teaching Navigation & Orienteering in Public Schools

Course Description: This course is designed to provide teachers with the skills and strategies for teaching basic and advanced elements of navigation, GPS, and orienteering, as part of their curriculum for public school teaching. In addition to the course hours devoted to development of lessons and assessment skills, additional study will also be completed in general and specific inquiry-based methodologies related to the teaching of the curricular topics to meet P-12 learning expectations. Three credits.

Start and End Dates: September 14 - October 4, 2026 (subject to final budgetary approval)

Class Schedule: TBD

Delivery Mode: In-person/Online

Qualifications

Candidates should have a PhD or MEd with significant teaching experience in the course area as well as public school teaching experience.  

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 July 7, 2026 and continue until the position has been filled.  

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.