Congratulations to Gizem Guryil and Carrie Peters, recipients of the 2024-25 UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
In recognition of the important contributions Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA) make to our programs, UBC annually presents the Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award. Successful candidates have demonstrated teaching excellence and are highly regarded by undergraduate students and supervisors. Award adjudication takes place within the Faculties.
Gizem Guryil
Gizem Guryil, a graduate student in the Faculty of Education’s Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education is a highly valued teaching assistant recognized for bridging theory and practice, fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment, and helping students connect course content to real-world classroom applications.
Known for her leadership, organization and responsiveness, Gizem consistently receives outstanding student feedback. Her passion, pedagogical skill and commitment to student learning are evident in her meaningful feedback, support for diversity, and proactive, team-oriented approach to teaching.
Carrie Peters
Carrie Peters, a graduate student and TA Training Coordinator in the Faculty of Education’s School of Kinesiology is an exceptional emerging leader in post-secondary education. She brings extensive experience and a thoughtful, equity-centred approach, exceeding expectations in advancing teaching assistant development and student learning.
Carrie is recognized for her clarity, organization and passion for creating inclusive, supportive learning environments. Her leadership, insight and dedication to mentoring have made a lasting impact on both the program and the broader teaching community.
Open date: April 17, 2025 Deadline to apply: While the search remains open until the position is filled, interested applicants are asked to submit their complete application package by June 15, 2025.
The School of Kinesiology, within UBC’s Faculty of Education, one of the world’s leading faculties of its kind, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenured) in Biomechanics of Human Movement.
Situated on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional territories of the xwmə0kwəy’əm (Musqueam) people in Vancouver, Canada, the School of Kinesiology in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenured) position in Biomechanics of Human Movement. The appointment is expected to begin on January 1, 2026, or as mutually agreed upon between the University and the successful candidate.
The successful candidate must possess a PhD at the time of application in Kinesiology or a related field (e.g., Sport Science, Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering) and have expertise in human biomechanics. Post-doctoral training in human biomechanics is highly preferred. The successful candidate will contribute basic and applied research that supports the area of neuromechanical kinesiology. In addition to research into the biomechanical aspects of human movement, the successful candidate will be able to contribute to teaching in areas that require expertise and advanced knowledge in basic biomechanics and an applied area. This could include clinical biomechanics, injury biomechanics, occupational biomechanics, human factors, human robot interactions, or sports and exercise biomechanics.
The successful candidate must have: (a) a record of research dissemination, in terms of peer-reviewed articles in recognized academic journals in the field, and evidence of presentations at national and international scholarly conferences; (b) demonstrated ability (for the rank of Assistant Professor) to participate in scholarly activity and to secure competitive research funding (e.g., tri-council and partnership grants) in biomechanics, or evidence of a growing body of productive scholarly activity (for the rank of Associate Professor); (c) advanced knowledge and a demonstrated history of publications using biomechanical approaches in 3-Dimensional kinematics, kinetics, and dynamics of human movement; (d) demonstrated evidence of applying biomechanical techniques in applied setting; and (e) demonstrated potential (for the rank of Assistant Professor) or evidence (for the rank of Associate Professor) of successful teaching at all levels in biomechanics, as well as the ability to supervise and mentor graduate students. Research experience in electromyography, tissue mechanics, mechanical energy, wearable sensing and/or modelling is preferred.
The successful candidate is expected to establish a program of original, externally funded research (e.g., tri-council and partnership grants) and teach undergraduate courses in the School and contribute to the growth of the School through supervision of graduate students, participation in service activities within the University and in the broader scholarly community, and collaboration with scientists within the School and across Faculties at UBC.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach a core undergraduate course in biomechanics, as well as develop and teach a new advanced undergraduate course in injury biomechanics and another advanced applied biomechanics course (e.g., sport and exercise biomechanics, clinical biomechanics, occupational biomechanics, human factors, or biomechanics of real-world activities).
The annual teaching load for this position is 9 credits (equivalent to three courses). The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate in the School of Kinesiology Balance and Falls Research Centre and collaborate across the areas of neuromechanical kinesiology, as well as in other diverse research areas in the School and, more broadly, the University. The successful candidate will complement the School of Kinesiology’s strategic plans for interdisciplinary research excellence within the School and across Faculties at UBC and play a key role in generating and disseminating knowledge on the role of physical activity and health in diverse populations.
This is a tenure-track (Assistant Professor) or tenured (Associate Professor) position in the Professoriate stream. As an Assistant Professor, the successful candidate will be reviewed for reappointment, tenure, and promotion in subsequent years, in accordance with the Collective Agreement. As an Associate Professor, the appointment (rank and tenure) is subject to a positive review of the successful candidate’s record of achievements based on UBC’s appointment and tenure criteria as specified in the Collective Agreement, following the University’s established appointment processes. For more information on the review process and criteria for this stream, please visit this link. The position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position is $150,000 – $165,000 per annum for an Assistant Professor, or $170,000 – $195,000 for an Associate Professor. Starting salary is determined both by the candidate’s qualifications and experience and by their placement on the career progress scale within the UBC Faculty of Education.
The School of Kinesiology currently has 31 full-time tenure stream faculty members, 1450 full-time undergraduate students, and 200 graduate students. We offer a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree with specializations in Neuromechanical and Physiological Sciences, Social and Behavioural Sciences, and Multi-disciplinary Science. The graduate program includes M.A., M.Sc., Master of Kinesiology (non-thesis), Master of High Performance Coaching & Technical Leadership, and Ph.D. degrees spanning multiple disciplines in kinesiology. For further details about the School of Kinesiology and its research, please visit the School’s website at this link.
UBC is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. The UBC Faculty of Education is one of the leading Faculties of its kind in the world, often being tied for first in Canadian rankings and ranked among the top 20 globally. Our work advances educational research and understanding of teaching and learning in a way that affirms diversity, equity, and innovation, and takes part in international collaboration in an interdependent globe. We provide a comprehensive set of programmatic offerings at the baccalaureate, magisterial, and doctoral levels. For more information on the Faculty of Education, please visit this website.
The School of Kinesiology, the Faculty of Education, and UBC are dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive academic community. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a commitment to decolonizing, reconciliation, anti-racist, and social justice approaches to research, teaching, and service, and have a strong commitment to fostering inclusivity and teaching effectively in a welcoming environment. For more information about the Faculty of Education’s commitments and work related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization, please visit this link.
Interested applicants are invited to submit an application package that includes
a cover letter indicating the position being sought (two pages maximum, and please indicate whether or not you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident);
curriculum vitae;
a five-year research plan;
a summary of teaching interests and philosophy (two to three pages maximum);
evidence of teaching excellence (such as course outlines and student evaluations if available);
three papers that are the most significant and relevant to your research interests;
an equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization (EDID) statement that describes and documents your contributions to EDID through your teaching, research, service, and community engagement, addressing the following three areas: (1) understanding of and knowledge about EDID, (2) track record in advancing EDID, and (3) future plans for EDID; and
names and contact details of three references. Letters of reference will only be requested for candidates who are advancing to the next stage in the search process.
Complete application files must be submitted in the format of one bookmarked PDF file, addressed to Dr. Robert Boushel, Director School of Kinesiology, and sent electronically to kin.hr@ubc.ca. Please indicate in the Subject Line: Biomechanics of Human Movement. Following the submission of the application, the applicant will receive an Equity Survey link via email. Completion of the Equity Survey is required as part of the application process. Accommodations are available on request for all applicants with disabilities at all stages of the search process. To confidentially request accommodations, please contact educ.hr@ubc.ca.
While the search remains open until the position is filled, interested applicants are encouraged to submit their complete application package by June 15, 2025. Questions regarding this search and the application deadline should be directed to Dr. Robert Boushel, Director School of Kinesiology at kin.hr@ubc.ca.
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Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The Faculty of Education invites applications for the position of Sessional Lecturer (EDUC 140) – Introduction to Indigenous Studies.
Sessional Lecturer
EDUC 140 – Introduction to Indigenous Studies
Learn and Earn Indigenous Youth Summer Program
Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia
Situated on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) people, the Office of Indigenous Education at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a three-week sessional lecturer position for July 2025 Learn and Earn Indigenous Youth Summer Program. The Learn and Earn Program offers Indigenous high school students in grades 10–12 the opportunity to explore university life through a three-week, experiential summer experience grounded in Indigenous knowledge, environmental stewardship, and culturally-responsive practice. A partnership between the UBC Faculty of Education, UBC Faculty of Forestry and the Vancouver School Board – Indigenous Education Department, this program supports students in earning dual credit toward both high school and post-secondary coursework.
Program Dates: July 3 – July 25, 2025 Time: Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM* (blend of half-day/full-day offerings) Location: University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus
The course is taught in a small group format. The successful candidate must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years teaching experience. A master’s degree is preferred. Applicants must demonstrate a proven ability to lead and contribute to Indigenous education, possess a strong knowledge of the BC curriculum and its alignment with the First Peoples Principles of Learning, and have comfort teaching collaboratively. Additionally, candidates should exhibit a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as experience collaborating with Indigenous families and communities. The successful applicant should be knowledgeable about the inclusion of Indigenous history, content and worldviews in the K-12 curriculum and/or have experience working in Indigenous education. Persons of Indigenous ancestry and/or who possess knowledge of the local community and language/culture are preferred.
EDUC 140 Course Description (3 credits)
This course explores selected issues affecting the Indigenous peoples of British Columbia, the cultural and historical antecedents to these issues, and Indigenous viewpoints. The course draws from various disciplines as well as from the knowledge of Indigenous resource people to illuminate these issues.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will:
Collaborate with the Learn and Earn team and partner teacher to develop and implement course programming
Liaise with Office of Indigenous Education and VSB staff
Mark assignments and provide feedback
Attend orientation meetings
Participate in planning sessions prior to the July program offering
Be passionate about land-based and experiential learning
Participate in and co-plan field trips to the UBC Research Forest
Salary is aligned with UBC policy for sessional lecturer
Application Procedure. Deadline: May 10, 2025
Application Materials: Interested candidates are invited to submit an application package that includes:
a cover letter indicating the position sought and relevant teaching experience including a summary of teaching experiences and working with Indigenous youth or within Indigenous education
current curriculum vitae
an EDID statement included within the cover letter that describes and documents your contributions to equity, diversity, inclusion and decolonization (EDID) through your teaching, leadership, service, and community engagement
names and contact information for three references
Direct the application package to:
Jessica Knott, Director of Indigenous Programs and Engagement indigenous.education@ubc.ca
604-822-5465
Electronic applications preferred.
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Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Decolonization: Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. The Office of Indigenous Education, Faculty of Education, and UBC are dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive academic community. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a commitment to and expertise in decolonizing, reconciliation, anti-racist, and social justice approaches to teaching and learning, and have a strong commitment to fostering inclusivity and teaching effectively in a welcoming environment. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the BC Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. For more information about the Faculty of Education’s commitments and work related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization, please visit educ.ubc.ca/equity.
The Faculty of Education alumni engagement team invites you to attend the alumni reception hosted by Dean Jan Hare, PhD’01, after the Canadian Society for the Study of Education’s 2025 Conference in Toronto, Ontario.
CSSE’s annual conference is Canada’s largest gathering of researchers, scholars, graduate students, and practitioners in education. The conference mandate is to build connections among educational researchers and those in the field, including teachers, education assistants, school psychologists, school and school district administrators, and others. The four-day conference focusses on theory and praxis in every facet of education, including teacher education, educational psychology, curriculum studies, Indigenous education, women in education, educational foundations, educational research, and comparative & international education.
Date
Monday, June 2, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location
Waterfront Daniels Building (WFD) – 254
3 Lower Jarvis Street, Toronto, ON M5E 3Y5 Google Maps pin
Dr. Shannon Leddy and Dr. Nancy Perry Awarded 2024-25 UBC Community-University Engagement Support Fund
The UBC Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund, jointly administered by UBC Community Engagement and the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation, supports impactful, collaborative, community-based research, teaching and learning across British Columbia. It prioritizes projects that address the needs of diverse communities, particularly those that have been historically marginalized or underserved.
Among this year’s recipients are Dr. Shannon Leddy, for her project Student Leadership for Change (SLC) 3.0, and Dr. Nancy Perry, for her project Training Modules in Self-Regulated Learning.
Student Leadership for Change (SLC) 3.0
Dr. Leddy’s project, Student Leadership for Change (SLC) 3.0, is developed in partnership with Be the Change Earth Alliance (BTCEA), a non-profit focused on eco-social education. The initiative empowers B.C. educators and students with timely, place-based and action-oriented tools to address today’s most pressing environmental and social challenges.
The project is revitalizing a library of learning resources covering more than 40 environmental and social issues, including climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss, toxins, social justice, over-consumption, conservation and reconnection. The updated materials will emphasize Indigenous knowledges and principles of Justice, Equity, Diversity, Decolonization, and Inclusion (JEDDI).
UBC teacher candidates are actively participating in the revisions, gaining valuable experience. The program blends community-based learning, online research and classroom discussions to foster critical thinking and encourage meaningful local action. CUES funding will support a UBC Teaching Assistant to help coordinate this work and format the revised SLC 3.0 Action Packs for online access.
Training Modules in Self-Regulated Learning
Dr. Perry’s project, Training Modules in Self-Regulated Learning, is developed in collaboration with LDS – Learn. Develop. Succeed., a nonprofit providing academic and social-emotional support to individuals with diagnosed or suspected learning differences. The project creates online training modules grounded in the self-regulated learning (SRL) framework to help these learners succeed.
Based on behavioural and social science research, SLR supports learners in managing their cognitive, emotional, and motivational processes – skills that are especially valuable for those with exceptional learning needs who often face systemic barriers in education.
Working in collaboration with UBC faculty, postdoctoral researchers and graduate students, the project isl developing resources to help LDS instructors better support students’ academic and emotional development. CUES funding will strengthen LDS’s capacity to train new instructors, expand its team, and continue providing inclusive, province-wide support to vulnerable learners.
This year, a total of $727,014 has been awarded to 30 outstanding community-university projects, with grants of up to $25,000 each. To learn more about the 2024-25 UBC CUES Fund recipients, visit UBC Community Engagement’s announcement page.
Congratulations to Dr. Sofia Noori, recipient of the 2024-25 Killam Teaching Prize
Dr. Sofia Noori has received the 2024–25 Killam Teaching Prize, an honour awarded annually from the Killam General Endowment fund to faculty members nominated by students, colleagues, and alumni for teaching excellence.
Dr. Noori is widely recognized for her outstanding contributions to education, research, and community engagement. Her work focuses on refugee youth who arrive in Canada after experiencing civil unrest, war, migration, transitory states, refugee camps and resettlement. Drawing on postcolonial theory and developmental psychology, her research offers insight into how these young people navigate complex systems—including education, health and healing, and pathways to citizenship—while striving to build a sense of self and belonging. In addition to advancing understanding of refugee youth identity, Dr. Noori collaborates with educators across the country to develop resources, strategies, and materials that support the academic and psychosocial needs of newcomer students from conflict zones.
To learn more about this award, visit the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic’s award winners page.
Join us in creating a special slideshow honouring this year’s retiring UBC Faculty of Education faculty members, which will be shared during the upcoming Faculty Retirement Celebration.
If you have photos of the retirees from events, shared projects, or everyday moments around the office, please consider sharing them. Your photos will help us create a meaningful tribute that reflects the joy, impact, and camaraderie they have brought to our community.
Important: If your photo includes individuals other than yourself, please ensure you have their permission to submit it.
The submission form is now closed. If you would still like to submit photos, please contact communications.educ@ubc.ca.
To help make the slideshow inclusive and reflective of our spirit, we invite all staff to contribute photos. Whether it’s snapshots from work events, memorable interactions around the office, or candid moments, your photos will help bring our celebration to life.
Important: If your photo includes individuals other than yourself, please ensure you have their permission to submit it.
We kindly ask that all submissions be sent by Friday, May 30, 2025.
Dean Jan Hare warmly invites all Faculty of Education staff members to join us for a special lunch celebration. This gathering will honour the exceptional leadership, remarkable achievements, and invaluable contributions of our staff. It is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together, express our gratitude, and celebrate our collective accomplishments. The Dean’s Awards for Staff Excellence will be presented at the event.
