Course - GRADEDUC 9424 650 Domains of Internationalization

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Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The calendar description of courses offered in our Master of Professional Education Programs, Graduate Education is available at https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/mped/global-international-education.html.

More information on our Faculty is available at http://www.edu.uwo.ca.

In addition to the application materials listed below, candidates should attach a letter of application addressed to the Appointments Committee specifying qualifications for the position and teaching interests.

For more information about this position, please contact Evangeline Castillo at [email protected].

Course Information

This course examines the qualities and tensions of the movement to ‘internationalize’ education. It considers multiple domains, such as: international schools and the International Baccalaureate; internationalizing elementary and secondary school curricula; student recruitment and support services in colleges and universities; study abroad and international service learning, etc. Students will also develop expertise in a domain of internationalization related to their professional practice.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for all activities associated with the successful delivery of the course, including but not limited to: developing, preparing, and delivering the course; setting and marking examinations, assessing the academic work of students, and reporting grades.

Candidates must be willing to undertake training as required by the Employer including, but not limited to, training in respect of health and safety, harassment and discrimination, and legislated service standards.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will: have completed a PhD or equivalent in Education with a specialization in comparative and international education with particular expertise in theories, policies, practices and tensions of global/international education in a context of globalization; have expertise in key issues/initiatives in comparative education, development education, global citizenship education, globalization and international/intercultural educational settings and a good understanding of the relations between larger discourses and local sites of practice; have studied or taught in more than one country or have substantive professional experience working in a domain of international education; have demonstrated academic and professional strength and collaborative abilities; and have demonstrated capacity to teach at a graduate level and in online courses with proficiency in using educational technology.

Applying at Western

In submitting your application, candidates should attach a curriculum vitae and evidence of successful teaching, together with the names and contact information of qualified individuals who could be contacted about their teaching experience and ability.

In accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications, including qualifications which go beyond the requirements for the position. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English.

Course offerings could be assigned to the workload of full-time faculty or to part-time faculty with seniority or preference rights in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, or left unfilled based on operational/enrolment requirements. All positions are subject to budget approval.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

Recent Western graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. Please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp.