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 550 - Continuing Professional Education

Course Description: The intent of the course is to introduce students to key concepts and processes of lifelong continuing professional education (CPE). The history of CPE, emergent critical debates (professional identity and professionalism, issues of collaboration, authenticity, power, ethics and leadership, etc.) and best practices in CPE (critically reflective practices, communities of practice, mentoring etc.) will be examined. Future trends and emergent formats such as virtual technology and networking will be explored.

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

Class Schedule: Thursdays 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.