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Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors. Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University's Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Laurier's core values. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates from equity deserving groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at indigenous@wlu.ca. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at equity@wlu.ca.
Social Media and Digital Tools in Education
Location
Canada
Posted
42 days ago
Salary
C$10.2K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Social Media and Digital Tools in Education
Wilfrid Laurier University
Role Description This course explores the ways that social media influences approaches to teaching, learning, and assessment. Through theoretical inquiry, students engage with social media and digital tools to explore the ethical considerations and various strategies to develop critical thinking. Emphasizing inclusivity and equity, the course examines social media’s influence on social, cultural, and environmental impacts. As an online course, the content and syllabus has already been created for the course. Qualifications - Master’s degree in Education - Post-secondary teaching experience in digital tools in education - Teaching experience in an online environment - K-12 experience in educational contexts in social media and digital tools Requirements - Bachelor of Education and/or K – 12 teaching certification - Teaching at the postsecondary level in an education program Benefits - Salary: $10, 212.40 Application Process - Submit with Application: - CV (required) - Candidate Application Form (CAF) - Names and Contact Information for Referees (required for external applicants) - Evidence of Good Teaching (e.g., teaching philosophy; assessment practices; scholarship that informs your teaching; evaluations) - Verification of highest degree - Optional: Cover Letter, Teaching Dossier, Sample Course Outline - Applications may be addressed to: - Dr. Jennifer M. Straub - Chair, Part-time Appointment Committee - Faculty of Education - Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo, Ontario - To Apply: Please click the gold “Apply Now” button located on the top right-hand side of the page. Additional Information - This appointment is in accordance with the Contract Teaching Faculty and Part-time Librarians Collective Agreement. - All applicants are assessed using both the “Appendix H: Assessment of CTF Candidates under 13.6.1” in the collective agreement and the program specific rubric. - Assessment of your application will be based primarily on the Candidate Application Form (CAF). - All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. - Members of the equity-deserving groups must self-identify to the appropriate Dean(s) to be considered for employment equity.
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