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 570 - Critically Reflective Practice and Adults

Course Description: This course explores the ways in which adult education and critical pedagogies inform the values, approaches, and methods of critically reflective practices. Through a combination of critical pedagogies and social justice movements from individual and social perspectives, students will gain familiarity with reflective practices across various contexts. Narrative construction, reflection on action, critical incidents, and emerging applications will be investigated in order to generate critical perspectives that shape reflective practice and allow adults to evaluate their lifelong learning. The completion of a professional portfolio is a requirement of this course. 

Start and End Dates: September 8, 2026 - December 4, 2026  (subject to final budgetary approval)

Class Schedule: Wednesdays from 5:00pm-8:00pm (Atlantic time)

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 July 14, 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.