Search: Lecturer in French Education

By avril hwang

Open date: March 27, 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 April 27, 2025.

The Okanagan School of Education within UBC’s Faculty of Education, one of the world’s leading faculties of its kind, invites applications and nominations for the position of Lecturer in French Education.

Située sur les territoires ancestraux et traditionnels non cédés de la nation Syilx Okanagan à Kelowna, au Canada, l’École d’éducation de l’Okanagan (OSE) sollicite des candidatures pour un poste de chargé de cours à temps plein en éducation française dans le cadre de son programme de formation à l’enseignement. Les enseignants intéressés par un rôle polyvalent au sein du programme de baccalauréat en éducation (B.Éd.) sont invités à soumettre leur candidature. Le poste devrait débuter le 1er juillet 2025, ou selon une entente mutuelle entre l’Université et le/la candidat(e) retenu(e). Il s’agit d’un mandat initial de trois ans, renouvelable.

QUALIFICATIONS & PRÉ-RÉQUIS

Le/La candidat(e) retenu(e) doit posséder au minimum un master en éducation, ainsi qu’une solide expérience en leadership pédagogique et/ou en administration dans divers contextes scolaires. Un doctorat (Ph.D. ou Ed.D.) est préférable. Le/La candidat(e) retenu(e) doit maîtriser parfaitement le français et l’anglais tant à l’écrit qu’à l’oral.

FONCTIONS ET RESPONSABILITÉS

Le/La candidat(e) retenu(e) coordonnera les parcours de français du baccalauréat en éducation de l’OSE, destinés aux candidats/stagiaires souhaitant se spécialiser dans l’enseignement du français (immersion française, français de base ou français intensif) ou du français langue première (dans une école francophone). Il/Elle sera responsable du développement et du maintien de ces parcours. Leur développement nécessitera des relations professionnelles aux niveaux local, provincial et national. Le/La candidat(e) retenu(e) assumera des responsabilités d’enseignement et assurera la liaison avec les enseignants du programme. Un engagement ferme envers les objectifs du programme de baccalauréat en éducation, qui est d’investir dans la formation professionnelle, est requis. Le/La candidat(e) retenu(e) supervisera la facilitation des liens entre les candidats/stagiaires, les enseignants en exercice, le corps professoral et les partenaires communautaires, en associant délibérément théorie et pratique pour élargir et approfondir les connaissances professionnelles. De plus, le/La candidat(e) retenu(e) supervisera les stages de français du baccalauréat en éducation et sera le/la représentant(e) de l’Université auprès des districts scolaires, des collectivités régionales et du ministère de l’Éducation française et de l’immersion française. Le programme d’expérience sur le terrain se déroule au sein de groupes d’écoles dans les conseils scolaires suivants : SD 83- North Okanagan/Shuswap, SD 22- Vernon, SD 23- Central Okanagan, SD 67- Okanagan/Skaha, and SD 93- Conseil scolaire francophone, et d’autres conseils scolaires au besoin.

La charge d’enseignement annuelle pour ce poste est de 30 crédits (équivalent à dix cours), pouvant inclure des tâches d’enseignement et d’autres responsabilités liées à l’enseignement, selon les instructions du directeur.

Voici la liste complète des tâches du poste :

Enseignement et instruction:
Enseigner ou co-enseigner des séminaires en français liés à l’expérience de terrain (p. ex., conseils, séances de perfectionnement professionnel, présentations de candidatures).

Enseigner ou co-enseigner d’autres cours en français ou en anglais, selon les besoins du département : Les responsabilités d’enseignement au sein du département peuvent évoluer au fil du temps et seront attribuées par le directeur de l’École d’éducation de l’Okanagan, en fonction des besoins du département. Ces cours peuvent inclure, sans s’y limiter, la numératie et la littératie (en français) et les cours de l’Institut d’été en éducation (IES).
Évaluer les projets de français tout au long du baccalauréat en éducation.
Animer le volet français du processus de co-planification, de co-enseignement et de co-évaluation mis en oeuvre par l’équipe d’expérience de terrain (conseillers de terrain, conseillers stagiaires, observateurs stagiaires, mentors).
Consulter les responsables des modules et les enseignants pour évaluer et suivre les progrès des candidats tout au long du programme.
Superviser le contenu de l’enseignement du français d’une année à l’autre, y compris les options de baccalauréat en éducation et d’IES.
Élaborer et/ou réviser les politiques et les lignes directrices pour toutes les composantes liées au français du programme de baccalauréat en éducation.

Développement des parcours français
Soumettre une demande de financement ministériel pour le volet français de l’École d’éducation de l’Okanagan et superviser son administration.

Rechercher et soumettre une demande de financement auprès de différentes sources pour soutenir le programme de baccalauréat en éducation en français et ses étudiants.
Diriger une initiative de double diplôme avec le programme d’études françaises de la Faculté des études créatives et critiques.
Préparer des statistiques et un résumé pour les rapports de financement du ministère de l’Éducation.
Développer et acquérir des ressources pédagogiques en français à jour, y compris l’élaboration de ressources à contenu et d’approches autochtones intégrant les principes d’apprentissage des Premiers Peuples, en consultation avec des universitaires et des éducateurs autochtones de l’École d’éducation de l’Okanagan et/ou de la communauté.
Élaborer des programmes d’études en français et d’autres ressources, au besoin.
Collaborer avec le coordonnateur des communications pour élaborer des stratégies de recrutement et de marketing.
Collaborer avec l’équipe d’admission pour faciliter le recrutement et la maîtrise du français des candidats au baccalauréat en éducation en français.
Contribuer à l’initiative Espaces francophones, au besoin.

Superviser les expériences de terrain de Parcours français
Développer et pérenniser les stages en français.

Assurer la liaison avec les candidats·es/stagiaires, les enseignants·es mentors·es, l’administration, les autres conseillers·es de stage, les conseillers·es de stage et le/la directeur· des programmes de premier cycle concernant toute préoccupation relative à la progression d’un·e étudiant·e pendant le stage (en garantissant le respect des procédures pour les candidats/stagiaires enseignants).
Observer les étudiants lors des stages et fournir des commentaires formatifs et sommatifs.
Rédiger les rapports finaux des stages.
Recevoir et évaluer les rapports sur le professionnalisme et les compétences des candidats/stagiaires enseignants et faciliter les aménagements et/ou les plans de sortie des candidats/stagiaires.

Liaison/Représentation

Développer et maintenir des liens actifs avec la communauté éducative française, notamment l’UBC Vancouver, l’Université Simon Fraser et l’Université de Victoria.

Autre

Collaborer avec le corps professoral et le personnel concernant les activités d’orientation, d’intégration et de remise des diplômes des futurs·es enseignants·es et stagiaires.
Effectuer d’autres tâches assignées par le directeur des programmes de premier cycle. Toutes les tâches seront effectuées sous la direction du directeur des programmes de premier cycle, en consultation avec le directeur de l’Okanagan School of Education, et sont soumises à l’évaluation du directeur des programmes de premier cycle.

Toutes les tâches seront effectuées sous la direction du directeur des programmes de premier cycle, en consultation avec le directeur de l’Okanagan School of Education, et sont soumises à l’évaluation du directeur des programmes de premier cycle.

OSE & UBC FACULTÉ D’ÉDUCATION

L’Okanagan School of Education, la Faculté d’éducation, et UBC nous engageons à bâtir une communauté universitaire diversifiée et inclusive. La préférence sera accordée aux candidats·es qui démontrent un engagement et une expertise en matière d’approches décoloniales, réconciliatrices, antiracistes et de justice sociale dans l’enseignement et l’apprentissage, et qui s’engagent résolument à promouvoir l’inclusion et un enseignement efficace dans un environnement accueillant. Pour plus d’informations sur les engagements et le travail de la Faculté d’éducation en matière d’équité, de diversité, d’inclusion et de décolonisation, veuillez consulter ce lien.

L’OSE s’engage à favoriser des communautés de chercheurs et de praticiens dynamiques qui offrent un environnement d’apprentissage dynamique et stimulant. L’École contribue activement à la Faculté d’éducation grâce à des initiatives de recherche riches et diversifiées qui renforcent sa réputation à l’échelle nationale et internationale. L’École propose des programmes menant à un baccalauréat en éducation, à une maîtrise (MEd et MA) et à un doctorat en éducation, ainsi qu’à un doctorat interdisciplinaire en études supérieures. L’OSE propose également des programmes de certificat et de diplôme post-baccalauréat, ainsi que le programme de préparation à l’anglais.

Les étudiants·es de l’OSE privilégient l’apprentissage professionnel continu et l’innovation, et s’efforcent de contribuer à la vérité, à la réconciliation et à la guérison.

L’UBC est un centre mondial de recherche et d’enseignement, régulièrement classé parmi les 20 meilleures universités publiques au monde. La Faculté d’éducation de l’UBC est l’une des meilleures facultés du genre au monde, se classant au premier rang des classements canadiens et au dixième rang mondial. Nos travaux font progresser la recherche en éducation et la compréhension de l’enseignement et de l’apprentissage d’une manière qui affirme la diversité, l’équité et l’innovation, et qui participe à la collaboration internationale dans un monde interdépendant. Nous proposons un ensemble complet de programmes aux niveaux du baccalauréat, de la maîtrise et du doctorat. Pour plus d’informations sur la Faculté d’éducation, veuillez consulter ce site web.

Ce poste est soumis à l’approbation budgétaire finale. La fourchette salariale prévue pour ce poste est de 90 000 $ à 110 000 $ par année. Le salaire de départ est déterminé à la fois par les qualifications et l’expérience du candidat et par son placement sur l’échelle d’avancement de carrière des chargés de cours au sein de l’Okanagan School of Education.

INFORMATION SUR LA DEMANDE

Les personnes intéressées sont invitées à soumettre un dossier de candidature comprenant:

une lettre de motivation décrivant leurs contributions potentielles à l’École (veuillez indiquer si vous êtes citoyen canadien ou résident permanent) ;
un curriculum vitae ;
une déclaration de philosophie d’enseignement ;
des preuves de leurs compétences et de leur efficacité en enseignement (y compris les plans de cours et les évaluations des étudiants, le cas échéant) ;
une déclaration EDID décrivant et documentant leurs contributions à l’équité, la diversité, l’inclusion et la décolonisation (EDID) par leur enseignement, leurs services et leur engagement communautaire, en abordant les trois domaines suivants : (1) compréhension et connaissance de l’EDID ; (2) expérience dans la promotion de l’EDID ; et (3) projets futurs pour l’EDID ; et
les noms et coordonnées de trois références. Une lettre de recommandation ne sera demandée qu’aux personnes qui passent à l’étape suivante du processus de recherche.

Les candidatures complètes doivent être soumises sous forme de fichier PDF marqué d’un signet et envoyées électroniquement à kristin.schuppener@ubc.ca. Après avoir soumis leur candidature, le/la candidat·e recevra par courriel un lien vers le sondage sur l’équité. La participation au sondage sur l’équité est obligatoire dans le cadre du processus de candidature. Des mesures d’adaptation sont disponibles sur demande pour tous les candidats handicapés à toutes les étapes du processus de recherche. Pour demander des mesures d’adaptation en toute confidentialité, veuillez contacter educ.hr@ubc.ca.

Bien que la recherche soit ouverte jusqu’à ce que le poste soit pourvu, les personnes intéressées sont priées de soumettre leur dossier de candidature dûment rempli avant la 27 avril 2025. Pour toute question concernant ce poste et la date limite de soumission, veuillez contacter Dr Kedrick James (kedrick.james@ubc.ca), directeur, OSE.

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ENGAGEMENT ENVERS L’ÉQUITÉ ET LA DIVERSITÉ

L’équité et la diversité sont essentielles à l’excellence académique. Une communauté ouverte et diversifiée favorise l’inclusion des voix sous-représentées ou défavorisées. Nous encourageons les candidatures de membres de groupes marginalisés pour l’un des motifs énumérés dans le Code des droits de la personne de la Colombie-Britannique, notamment le sexe, l’orientation sexuelle, l’identité ou l’expression de genre, la racialisation, le handicap, les convictions politiques, la religion, l’état matrimonial ou familial, l’âge et/ou le statut de membre des Premières Nations, de Métis, d’Inuit ou d’Autochtone. Tous les candidats qualifiés sont encouragés à postuler ; toutefois, la priorité sera accordée aux Canadiens et aux résidents permanents du Canada.

Vous êtes tenu(e) de respecter en tout temps les normes professionnelles les plus élevées. À cet effet, vous devez prendre connaissance de la Déclaration de l’UBC sur un environnement respectueux pour les étudiants, le corps professoral et le personnel. Cette déclaration reflète nos valeurs fondamentales de respect mutuel et d’équité et favorise une communauté universitaire sécuritaire, bienveillante et respectueuse. L’UBC tient tous les membres du personnel, du corps professoral et des étudiants responsables de l’exercice de leurs fonctions et responsabilités conformément à la présente Déclaration.

Situated on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional territories of the Syilx Okanagan Nation in Kelowna, Canada, the Okanagan School of Education (OSE) invites applications for a fulltime Lecturer in French Education in our teacher education program. Educators interested in a multi-faceted role within the Bachelor of Education (BEd) program are invited to apply. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2025, or as mutually agreed upon between the University and the successful candidate. The position is for an initial three-year term with the possibility of renewal.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

The successful application must possess a minimum of a Master-level degree in Education, as well as substantive instructional leadership and/or administration experience in various school settings. A doctoral degree (PhD or EdD) is preferred. The successful applicant must be fully fluent in both oral and written French and English.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

This successful candidate is expected to coordinate the French Pathways within the Bachelor of Education at OSE, for teacher candidates/interns who wish to specialize in teaching French (French immersion, core French or intensive French) or French as a first language (in a Francophone school), and will be responsible for the development and sustainment of these Pathways. The development of these Pathways would involve professional connections at the local, provincial, and national levels. The successful candidate will have teaching responsibilities and will liaise with instructors across the program. A firm commitment to the intents of the BEd program to invest in the formative nature of professional knowledge is required. The successful candidate will have oversight responsibilities for facilitating connections among teacher candidates/interns, practicing teachers, faculty, and community partners, purposefully bringing theory and practice together to enlarge and deepen professional knowledge. In addition, the successful candidate will oversee the BEd French Field Experiences and will be the University’s representative in the school districts, regional communities and at the Ministry relating to French Education/French Immersion. The Field Experience Program takes place within clusters of schools in the follow schools districts: SD 83- North Okanagan/Shuswap, SD 22- Vernon, SD 23- Central Okanagan, SD 67- Okanagan/ Skaha, and SD 93- Conseil scolaire francophone, and other districts as needed.

The annual teaching load for this position is 30 credits (equivalent to ten courses), which may include teaching and other teaching-related responsibilities as assigned by the Director.

Below is a comprehensive list of duties for the position:

Teaching and Instruction

Teach or co-teach in French seminars related to field experience (e.g. Advisory, professional learning sessions, candidacy presentations).
Teach or co-teach in French or English other courses as assigned: Teaching responsibilities for the Department may change over time and will be assigned by the Director of the Okanagan School of Education as determined by the needs of the Department. These courses could include and are not limited to Numeracy and Literacy (in French) and course(s) in the Summer Institute in Education (SIE).
Assess French projects throughout the BEd.
Facilitate the French component of the co-planning/co-teaching/co-assessment process implemented by the field experience team (field advisors, intern advisors, intern observers, mentors).
Consult with curricular block leaders and instructors to assess and monitor the progress of candidates throughout the program.
Oversee content of French instruction from year to year, including the BEd and the SIE options.
Develop and/or revise policies and/or revise policies and guidelines for any French-related components of the Bachelor of Education program.

French Pathways Development

Apply to and oversee the administration of Ministry Funding for French strand within the Okanagan School of Education.
Seek and apply to different sources of funding to support the French Pathways and its students.
Lead dual degree initiative with French Studies program in Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies.
Prepare statistics and summary for the Ministry of Education reports on funding.
Develop and acquire up-to-date French pedagogical content resources including the development of resources with Indigenous content and approaches embedding First People’s Principles of Learning, in consultation with Indigenous scholars and educators in the Okanagan School of Education and/or the community.
Develop French curricula and other materials as needed.
Collaborate with the communication coordinator to develop recruitment and marketing strategies.
Collaborate with the admission team to facilitate the recruitment of applicants and applicant French language proficiency to the BEd French Pathways.
Contribute to the initiative Espaces francophones as needed.

Oversee French Pathways field experiences

Develop and sustain French field experiences.
Liaise with candidates/interns, mentor teachers, administrators, other field advisors, intern advisors, and the Director of Undergraduate Programs regarding any concerns with a student’s progress during field experience (ensuring due process for teacher candidates/interns).
Observe students on field experiences and provides formative and summative feedback.
Write final reports for field experiences.
Receive and evaluate reports about teacher candidate/intern professionalism and competence and facilitate accommodations and/or exit plans for candidates/interns.

Liaison/Representation

Develop and maintain active connections with the French education community including UBC Vancouver, Simon Fraser University and the University of Victoria.

Other

Collaborate with faculty and staff regarding orientation, induction and graduation activities for teacher candidates/interns.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the Undergraduate Programs.

All duties will be carried out under the direction of the Director of Undergraduate Programs, in consultation with the Director of the Okanagan School of Education, and are subject to evaluation by the Director of Undergraduate Programs.

OSE & THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION

The Okanagan School of Education, 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 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. For more information about the Faculty of Education’s commitments and work related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization, please visit this link.

OSE is dedicated to fostering vibrant scholar-practitioner communities that provide a dynamic and supportive learning environment. The School is a productive contributor to the Faculty of Education with rich and diverse research initiatives growing its reputation nationally and internationally. The School offers programs leading to Bachelor of Education, Masters (MEd and MA) and Doctor of Education degrees, as well as an Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies PhD degree. OSE also offers post-baccalaureate certificate and diploma programs as well as the English Foundation Program. OSE students embrace ongoing professional learning, and innovation, and strive to contribute to truth, reconciliation and healing.

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, tied 1st in Canadian rankings and ranked 10th 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.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position is $90,000 – $110,00 per annum. Starting salary is determined both by the candidate’s qualifications and experience and by their placement on the career progress increments scale for Lecturers within the Okanagan School of Education.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application package that includes:

a cover letter outlining potential contributions to the School (please indicate if you are a Canadian citizen/permanent resident);
curriculum vitae;
a statement of teaching philosophy;
evidence of teaching abilities and effectiveness (including course outlines and student evaluations, if available);
an EDID statement that describes and documents your contributions to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization (EDID) through your teaching, 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. Letter of reference will only be requested from who are advancing to the next stage in the search process.

Complete applications must be provided in the format of one bookmarked PDF file and sent electronically to kristin.schuppener@ubc.ca. 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 parties are asked to submit their completed application package by April 27, 2025. Queries about this position and the submission deadline should be directed to Dr. Kedrick James (kedrick.james@ubc.ca), Director, OSE.

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COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY

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 of Canada will be given priority.

You are expected to observe, at all times, the highest professional standards. In support of this, you are expected to become familiar with the UBC Respectful Environment Statement for Students, Faculty and Staff. The statement reflects our core values of mutual respect and equity, and promotes a safe, caring, and respectful campus community. UBC holds all staff, faculty and students accountable for carrying out their duties and responsibilities in accordance with this Statement.

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UBC Faculty of Education to Lead New Provincial Teacher Mentorship Pilot Program

By jmills9

March 31, 2025

The Faculty of Education in the University of British Columbia has been selected to lead British Columbia’s new provincial Teacher Mentorship Pilot Program (TMPP).

The UBC Faculty of Education has been selected to lead British Columbia’s new provincial Teacher Mentorship Pilot Program (TMPP), a key initiative of the Ministry of Education and Child Care’s K-12 Workforce Plan being implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. Designed to enhance teacher retention, the TMPP seeks to build a supportive, inclusive, and flexible province-wide mentorship network that fosters professional growth and lifelong learning, empowering B.C.’s public-school teachers to cultivate engaged, rewarding and sustainable careers.

The pilot program will provide educators at all career stages with teacher-led mentorship opportunities focused on knowledge exchange, skill development, and community-building, with an emphasis on supporting new teachers, or teachers new to their role. The TMPP will also support existing mentorship initiatives in school districts by helping to coordinate efforts, develop resources and facilitate local capacity-building.

To implement this plan, the UBC Faculty of Education will establish a provincial Teacher Mentorship Office to oversee program delivery. This office will include representation from B.C. teachers and serve as a central hub, collaborating with educators, school districts and sector partners to develop research-informed, decolonized, and English/French bilingual resources. Offerings will include online self-paced courses, professional learning, and wellness and networking opportunities.

Additionally, the TMPP will provide targeted support for underrepresented groups, including teachers in rural and remote communities, First Nations teachers, and French-speaking teachers within Francophone and French Immersion programs. Partnerships with select school districts will cultivate tailored mentorship approaches that address local needs and align with provincial goals.

“The UBC Faculty of Education is excited to lead this transformative initiative, which reimagines how teachers are supported throughout their careers. We look forward to working closely with educators, school districts, and sector partners across the province to build a strong, inclusive, and connected mentorship network that responds to real-world needs and creates lasting benefits for B.C.’s teachers, learners, families and communities.”
– Dr. Jan Hare, Dean, UBC Faculty of Education

As a global leader in collaborative, responsive, innovative, and inclusive education, and as B.C.’s largest and most comprehensive education faculty, the UBC Faculty of Education is uniquely positioned to lead this project. We bring deep research expertise, strong field partnerships, and a proven track record in mentorship and accessible professional learning. In partnership with the Ministry of Education and Child Care, a project Steering Committee comprised of provincial educational partners, and a Working Group focused on First Nations teacher recruitment and retention, we are well-equipped to drive collaborative and meaningful change.

Insights from this pilot program will help inform potential future programming, further strengthening connections and fostering a vibrant, supportive, and diverse teaching and learning community for all.

Learn more about the British Columbia Ministry of Education and Child Care’s K-12 Workforce Plan.

Dr. Anusha Kassan Appointed to the Myrne B. Nevison Professorship in School or Counselling Psychology

By jmills9

March 26, 2025

Dr. Anusha Kassan has been appointed to the Myrne B. Nevison Professorship in School or Counselling Psychology for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2025

The Faculty of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anusha Kassan to the Myrne B. Nevison Professorship in School or Counselling Psychology, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. This distinguished leadership position supports efforts to advance systemic and social change through research, teaching, training, mentorship, and meaningful community engagement.

Dr. Kassan is widely recognized for her visionary scholarship and deep commitment to advancing school and counselling psychology, particularly in ways that serve historically, persistently, and systemically marginalized (HPSM) youth. Her research centers on the immigration experiences of newcomer youth in Canada and the decolonization of psychology education.

During her Professorship, Dr. Kassan will continue to lead community-engaged scholarship grounded in equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization. A signature initiative will involve identity-based, participatory, arts-based engagement ethnographies in both French and English schools. These studies will explore newcomer youths’ wholistic wellness, challenge dominant notions of wellbeing, and respond to their unique developmental needs. Central to her approach is the development of strong community partnerships to co-create culturally grounded, responsive supports for newcomer youth mental health and wellness.

Dr. Kassan’s work has received national recognition, including the Canadian Psychological Association’s Fellow Award (2022) and the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (Province of Alberta, 2023). Her strong record of research funding, scholarly publications and community collaboration highlights the wide-reaching impact of her work across education, psychology, and social justice.

The Faculty is proud to support Dr. Kassan in this important role, which reflects our ongoing commitment to inclusive, community-connected research that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of children and youth.

Visit Dr. Kassan’s profile to learn more about her work.

Faculty Retirement Celebration | May 8, 2025

By avril hwang

Event Description

Faculty, instructors, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, staff and members of our community are invited to a social gathering following the Faculty Meeting to celebrate the careers of the UBC Faculty of Education faculty members who are retiring this year. Join our community in recognising these brilliant and dedicated scholars and educators who have contributed so much to our knowledge of education and related fields.

Dr. William (Bill) Borgen, Professor, ECPS
Dr. Gerald Fallon, Associate Professor, EDST
Dr. Beth Haverkamp, Associate Professor, ECPS
Dr. Joe Lucyshyn, Associate Professor, ECPS
Dr. Nancy Perry, Professor, ECPS
Dr. Theresa Rogers, Professor, LLED
Dr. Wayne Ross, Professor, EDCP
Dr. Patricia Vertinsky, Professor, KIN

Host

Dean Jan Hare

Date

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Time

Program begins at 3:15 pm (following the Faculty Meeting)
Reception begins at 4:00 pm

Catering

The reception will be catered by Sage Catering. Each registrant will receive one free drink ticket; cash bar thereafter.

Location

Marine Drive Ballroom
2205 Lower Mall
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
V6T 1Z4

Event registration

Registration is now closed. If you still wish to register, please contact johanna.mills@ubc.ca.

Questions

Please contact info.educ@ubc.ca.

2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject – Faculty of Education

By jmills9

March 12, 2025

The UBC Faculty of Education is ranked 2nd in Canada and 11th in North America according to the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject

The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) University Rankings has released its 21st annual edition, featuring over 1,500 institutions across 105 locations globally. QS evaluates university rankings by subject using several key performance indicators, including academic reputation, employer reputation, research citations per paper, H-index (which measures the productivity and impact of an academic or department), and international research network. The academic reputation category, which assesses a university’s research quality and global impact, is weighted most heavily.

The exceptional performance of the UBC Faculty of Education in the subject of education and training reflects the steadfast commitment and support of our esteemed researchers, faculty members, students, staff, donors, and others. This achievement highlights our dedication to innovation, inclusivity and excellence.

To learn more about the QS World University Rankings, visit their 2025 rankings by subject webpage. For information on how the rankings are compiled, visit their methodology webpage.

2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject – School of Kinesiology

By jmills9

March 12, 2025

The UBC School of Kinesiology, together with the UBC Okanagan School of Health and Exercise Sciences, are ranked 2nd in North America and 5th globally for sports-related subjects according to the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject

The School of Kinesiology in the Faculty of Education achieved an impressive score of 90.2 out of 100 in this year’s rankings for the category of sports-related subjects. These rankings reflect our ongoing commitment to leadership in promoting academic and research excellence, as well as the importance of advancing inclusive and equitable learning opportunities for all.

To learn more about the QS World University Rankings, visit their 2025 rankings by subject webpage. To learn how the QS World University Rankings compiles its rankings, visit their methodology webpage.

Dr. Sharon Stein Receives 2024 UBC Killam Faculty Research Fellowship

By avril hwang

March 18, 2025

Dr. Sharon Stein has been selected as a 2024 Killam Faculty Research Fellow

Dr. Sharon Stein has received a 2024 UBC Killam Faculty Research Fellowship, which recognizes outstanding research and scholarly achievements across diverse disciplines. This prestigious award, which is granted based on intellectual distinction, character, and personal qualities, enables faculty to pursue full-time research during a recognized study leave.

Dr. Stein’s work explores how education can equip individuals to navigate complex social and ecological challenges in relevant, relationally rigorous, and intergenerationally responsible ways. Her research focuses on the difficulties of confronting historical and ongoing realities of colonialism and climate change in various academic fields and professional practices, as well as the challenges of implementing regenerative and reparative social and institutional change.

Dr. Stein’s research approach is deeply collaborative. She partners with international research collectives, including the Gesturing Towards Decolonial Futures Collective, the Critical Internationalization Studies Network, and the Teia de 5 Curas Network of Indigenous communities in Brazil. She is also a Visiting Professor with the Chair for Critical Studies in Higher Education Transformation at Nelson Mandela University in South Africa.

Award recipients are selected by UBC’s Faculty Research Award Committee.

Dr. Stein and other award recipients will be recognized at a Faculty Research Awards reception on June 5, 2025, hosted by UBC’s Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation.

To view the full list of 2024 UBC Faculty Research Award winners, visit the Office of Research Prizes and Awards’ announcement page.

Community Update | March 2025

By avril hwang

March 2025 | published once each term

Message from Dean Hare

Dear community members,

As spring approaches, it is a meaningful time to reflect on our shared progress and welcome the new opportunities this season of renewal brings. The strength of our Faculty lies in the connections we build, the community we foster, and the innovations that inspire our growth.

Building on this foundation, the Faculty of Education has launched a new strategic planning process to guide its future. Grounded in collaboration, inclusivity, and diverse community perspectives, this pathway forward begins with a Listening Phase. Throughout March and early April, we invite all community members to join an in-person or virtual focus group to share your insights. You can also add your voice by completing our strategic planning survey. Your valuable input will help shape our Faculty’s aspirations, goals, and strategic priorities.

We are deeply proud of the impact of our work and its ongoing national and global recognition for excellence. In the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, our Faculty again placed second in Canada. In Maclean’s Education 2025 University Rankings, we are tied for first place in Canada. These accolades highlight our leadership in research, teaching, and community engagement, and we celebrate these achievements as shared successes.

Our School of Kinesiology’s recent appointment to the Global Sport University Network (GSUN) Leadership Council further spotlights our Faculty’s global impact. This esteemed position places our scholars at the forefront of research and innovation, shaping the future of sport, public health and well-being.

As we celebrate these milestones, we also honour the remarkable contributions of our community. One way we do this is by recognizing the outstanding achievements of our alumni. The UBC Faculty of Education is now accepting nominations for two prestigious awards.

The Alumni Educator of the Year Award honours alumni who are making exceptional impacts in the lives of their students and learning communities.
The Reconciliation and Decolonization Alumni Award recognizes alumni who are leading efforts to advance reconciliation and decolonization in education or who have inspired others to do so.

We encourage you to submit a nomination by March 31, 2025, to celebrate inspiring educators and acknowledge their dedication, innovation, and lasting impact on both the field of education and the lives of learners.

Our Faculty continues to foster meaningful dialogue and learning. We recently hosted the 2024–25 Global Speaker Series on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Inclusion, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Dennis Francis from South Africa and remarks from Dr. Julia Sinclair-Palm, the inaugural Director of the forthcoming Robert Quartermain Centre for SOGI Excellence in Education. The event reaffirmed our community’s commitment to SOGI-inclusive learning spaces. If you missed it, you can watch the video.

I also had the privilege of hosting the second session of our 2024–25 Community Engagement Speaker Series, “Learning to Unlearn: Challenging Our Thinking, Changing Our Practice.” Cultivating Black Flourishing in K-12 Education featured an esteemed panel, including Drs. Marika Kunnas and Glory Ovie, alum Nikitha Fester, and student Nola Charles, who shared valuable insights on fostering affirming and inclusive learning environments. I invite you to watch the video recording and engage in this important conversation.

Together, we will continue strengthening our community, championing transformative education, and driving meaningful change. As always, I welcome your feedback and encourage you to share this Community Update with friends and colleagues who may be interested.

Miigwech – thank you,
Jan

Teaching and Learning

Introducing Studio B – Discovery Lab: Innovating Teaching with VR, AI, and More
The Learning Design & Digital Innovation (LDDI) team has launched this innovative space where Faculty of Education instructors can bring their classes to explore advanced teaching and learning tools, including virtual reality, podcasting, and artificial intelligence. Through these interactive experiences, educators can expand their skills and explore innovative ways to engage learners.

Creativity Meets Technology in Education
Building on Studio B’s hands-on approach, LDDI’s “In-Focus” initiative deepens this exploration through curated online resources, expert panel discussions, exhibitions, and events. The first panel discussion, “Creative Writing in a Connected World,” is now available for viewing.

Nurturing Childhoods Through Indigenous Ways of Knowing: Free Online MOOC
Registration is ongoing for this free Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) that offers practical strategies for integrating Indigenous perspectives into early learning. Educators, service providers, and families are invited to enroll in this transformative course that weaves Indigenous worldviews with diverse pedagogical approaches to create richer, more inclusive learning environments.

Awards and Accolades

2024-25 UBC Alumni Builder Awards RecipientsThese awards honour alumni whose exceptional contributions have positively impacted the university and enriched the lives of others for an exceptional UBC and a better world. This year’s Faculty of Education recipients include:

Joseph Alexis, BHK’05, acknowledged for being a model mentor and valued volunteer with the Faculty of Education’s School of Kinesiology mentorship program.
Rob Bennett, BEd’19, celebrated for his outstanding work with the Indigenous Academy at Kelowna Secondary School and his steadfast commitment to justice, inclusivity, and equity.
Bradley Menard, MEd’20, recognized for his support of CampOUT! and exceptional dedication to the educational community.

Their dedication and leadership embody the values of this award, demonstrating the lasting impact of the UBC Faculty of Education’s alumni.

2024-25 UBC Okanagan’s Outstanding Instructor Award Recipients
Drs. Peter Arthur and Michael Landry have received this award in recognition of their exceptional commitment to student success, mentorship, and innovative teaching. Nominated by their Faculty peers, these educators exemplify excellence in creating impactful student learning experiences.

Greater Good Magazine’s Top Books for Educators in 2024
Drs. Shannon Leddy and Lorrie Miller have been recognized for their book Teaching Where You Are: Weaving Indigenous and Slow Principles and Pedagogies, which was named one of Greater Good Magazine’s Favorite Books for Educators of 2024. This distinction, awarded by the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, highlights their work as among the year’s most thought-provoking, practical, and inspiring education books.

Community Events and Engagements

Faculty of Education’s School of Kinesiology Collaborates on World-First Exercise and Depression Specialization Credential
A research team led by Dr. Guy Faulkner has helped develop a groundbreaking certification program in partnership with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. This program equips personal trainers and exercise physiologists with the skills to integrate exercise with behavioural change techniques to combat depression, providing evidence-based strategies to improve mental health outcomes.

Empowering Black Leaders: Advancing Anti-Racism and Resilience in Education
The Faculty of Education, in collaboration with UBC Connects and the BC Black Educational Leaders Association (BCBELA) recently co-hosted “Advancing Anti-Racism and Resilience through Mentorship and Leadership: A BCBELA Black Leaders Symposium.” Black educators, community leaders and allies gathered for essential educational equity and inclusion discussions, providing participants with valuable tools to advance equity and create meaningful change.

WKTEP Career Fair & Professional Development Day
The West Kootenay Rural Teacher Education Program (WKTEP) recently held this annual event at the Nelson Learning Centre, fostering connections between teacher candidates and representatives from school districts across local, rural, and northern communities. Attendees explored early career mentorship, health and wellbeing programs, community recreation, and professional development sessions led by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy, the Sn̓ʕaýckstx (Sinixt) Confederacy, and the Inclusive Education department of School District No. 20.

Latest Faculty of Education News
Visit our news and events page for an in-depth exploration of the latest developments within our Faculty, including new leadership appointments, groundbreaking research initiatives, recent funding successes, and prestigious recognitions.

Call for Nominations: 2024–25 Dean’s Awards for Staff Excellence

By avril hwang

About

The Dean’s Awards for Staff Excellence were created in 2001 as an annual celebration of the Faculty’s appreciation for the valuable contributions of our staff. These awards are bestowed in recognition of excellence in personal and professional achievements and contributions to the vision, mission, and goals of the Faculty, and of the University as a whole. There is one (1) winner for each category listed.

Eligibility

Nominees must:

Be a Faculty of Education staff member with a full-time or part-time appointment of 50% or more; and
Be a member of one of the following employee groups: AAPS, CUPE 2950, CUPE 116, Non-union Technicians/Research Assistants, or Executive Administrative Staff; and
Have held an appointment in the Faculty of Education at UBC for two consecutive years or more.

Nominees may be nominated in one of the following categories:

Outstanding Service
Emerging Leadership

Criteria

Outstanding Service

The nominee must demonstrate some or all of the following criteria:

Displays a commitment to serving people in the Faculty or in the broader University community, above and beyond the requirements of their position;
Establishes and maintains exemplary and inclusive people practices;
Engages in consistent, high-quality and welcoming interactions;
Creates new, cost-effective or innovative methods for performing day-to-day activities; or,
Encourages others to build consensus and action around unit-level or Faculty objectives.

Emerging Leader

The nominee must demonstrate some or all of the following criteria:

Manages and leads change initiatives effectively;
Provides a sense of purpose, vision and mission for their co-workers or staff;
Contributes to making UBC and Faculty of Education a better workplace in their own unit or more broadly;
Is passionate about the role and clearly understands the impact of their role in the Faculty;
Seeks professional growth and enriches the work experiences through collaboration with team members and other units in the Faculty;
Serves as a role model to others through openness to new ways of doing things and engages in consistent, high-quality and welcoming interactions; or
Invests time and effort in coaching or mentoring students or colleagues.

Nomination Process

The nominator is responsible for preparing and submitting the nomination package, which must include:

One (1) completed Nomination Form (see following page), signed by the direct supervisor, in consultation with the unit Head/Director/Associate Dean.
A minimum of two (2) and a maximum of five (5) support letters from colleagues, faculty members and/or students.

Complete nomination packages must be sent via email to info.educ@ubc.ca by the end of the day on Friday, April 18, 2025. Receipt of all nomination packages will be confirmed and all information submitted will be kept strictly confidential.

Download nomination package

Selection Committee

The selection committee will review the nomination packages and recommend the awardees for both categories.

The selection committee for the Dean’s Award for Staff Excellence is made up of the Dean (or designate), two (2) prior award winners, and one (1) of the following members of the Office of the Dean: Assistant Dean, Finance; Director, HR; or Director, Communications & Events.

Announcement of Recipients

The awardees will be announced and presented at the annual Staff Appreciation Lunch.

Up to two (2) awards—one (1) award per category—may be given in one year. Each awardee receives a personal plaque and an honorarium of $1,000. The awardee/s will also have their name/s engraved on the plaque located in the Neville Scarfe Office Block foyer, located on the UBC Vancouver campus.

Dr. Guofang Li Named a Fellow by the 2025 American Educational Research Association

By jmills9

March 6, 2025

Dr. Guofang Li has been selected as a 2025 American Educational Research Association Fellow

Dr. Guofang Li, Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Transnational/Global Perspectives of Language and Literacy Education of Children and Youth, has been selected as a 2025 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Fellow. This prestigious honour recognises scholars whose research has significantly advanced knowledge in their field, inspired others to follow in their footsteps and contributed to the public good. Among the 29 scholars selected for 2025, Dr. Li is the only representative from a Canadian university, underscoring the global significance of her work.

An internationally recognised second language and literacy education leader, Dr. Li’s research spans immigrant children’s bicultural and biliteracy development, technology-enhanced English as a Foreign Language/English as a Second Language instruction, and educational diversity and equity. Her work has advanced theoretical frameworks and methodologies in language and literacy education, shaping the discourse on culturally and linguistically diverse learners while informing teacher education and professional development.

Dr. Li’s outstanding scholarship has earned numerous national and international accolades, including the Literacy Research Association’s 2013 and 2006 Ed Fry Book Awards, the 2011 Association of Chinese Professors of Social Sciences Publication Award, and early career awards from AERA in 2008 and 2010.

AERA Fellows are nominated by their peers and approved by the AERA Council, the association’s elected governing body. This year’s Fellows will be formally inducted at the AERA Annual Meeting in Denver on April 24, 2025.

The American Educational Research Association (AERA) is the largest national interdisciplinary research association devoted to the scientific study of education and learning. Founded in 1916, AERA advances knowledge about education, encourages scholarly inquiry related to education, and promotes the use of research to improve education and serve the public good.