Date Posted: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Closing Date: Friday, July 31, 2026 at 4:00pm (open until filled)
Faculty: Faculty of Education & Professional Studies
School: Schulich School of Education
Nipissing University invites applications for a Kindergarten (Part I, II and Specialist) Additional Qualification course writer and course facilitator.
Financial Compensation for course facilitation: Instructor compensation is calculated on a sliding scale based on enrolment. Courses are combined for enrolment payment. Compensation is $350 per student until enrolment reaches 20. Additional students beyond 20 are an additional $120 per student.
Financial Compensation for course development: $750 per course.
Courses Available:
Location: Online asynchronous
Hours: 125 hours over 12 weeks
Course Dates: February 3 to April 23, 2027
- EDUC 1245 – Kindergarten, Part I
- EDUC 2245 – Kindergarten, Part II
- EDUC 3234 – Kindergarten, Specialist
Revised courses are due to OCT early February 2027 as part of Nipissing’s accreditation cycle. The successful applicant will work directly with the In-Service Education team to provide renewal documents by early January 2027. Please see the link for course descriptions in the academic calendar: EDUC Course Descriptions.
Qualifications:
- Member of the Ontario College of Teachers in good standing;
- Masters degree and/or Specialist designation in the subject area;
- Educational leadership experience, theoretical knowledge in the field of instruction and assessment;
- Knowledge of current research, curriculum, programs and policies in education in Ontario;
- Demonstrated understanding of collegial adult learning principles;
- Experience facilitating online discussion, knowledge building and collaboration;
- Strong organization skills, time management skills and ability to meet deadlines;
- Previous curriculum writing experience an asset.
Duties:
- Responsible for all instruction and evaluation for the course(s) to which they are assigned;
- Will be available to meet with course candidates in a timely and flexible manner as part of the online asynchronous learning environment;
- Complete mandatory training requirements, review and follow Nipissing University's policies and procedures.
How to Apply:
To be considered for the position listed above, please submit the following documents by email as a single PDF to inservice@nipissingu.ca.
📌 Cover letter
📌 Curriculum vitae or resume
📌 Proof of highest level of education
📌 Professional letter of reference
📌 Work permit (if applicable)
Upon application closing date, all submitted applications will be reviewed. Applications submitted after the closing date will be reviewed as received and until all positions are filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University does not use artificial intelligence or automated tools in the recruitment and selection process.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a covering letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
