Employment Posting:
Course Instructor - Child & Family Studies (Fall/Winter, 2026/2027)

Employment Type:
Part-time Faculty
Position Posted:
5 days ago

Date Posted: May 15, 2026
Closing Date:  May 29, 2026, at 4:00PM (Open till filled)
Position: Course Instructor
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Financial Compensation: Please review the compensation table in the collective agreement: CASBU 2022-2025

Nipissing University invites applications for part-time course instructors for Fall/Winter positions to teach courses in Child and Family Studies for existing vacancies.

Fall/Winter Term: September 8, 2026, to April 30, 2027
Hours: Total of 72 instructional hours over 12 weeks

  • CHFS-4005 – Honours Research Seminar, North Bay

Fall Term: September 8,2026, to December 31, 2026
Hours: Total of 36 instructional hours over 12 weeks

  • CHFS-1006-FA001 – Introduction to Child and Family Studies, North Bay
  • CHFS-3036-FA841 – Ethics in Practice, Synchronous Online Instruction
  • CHFS-4016-FA001/FA801 – Program Evaluation, North Bay/Online Asynchronous Instruction

Winter Term: January 11, 2027, to April 30, 2027
Hours: Total of 36 instructional hours over 12 weeks

  • CHFS-1006-WI801 – Introduction to Child and Family Studies – Online Asynchronous Instruction
  • CHFS-3116-WI801 – Perspective in Autism, Online Asynchronous Instruction
  • CHFS-3216-WI001 – Caregivers, Children and Family – North Bay, Online Asynchronous Instruction

Please find the link to the academic calendar: 2025-2026 Course Listings - Child and Family Studies (CHFS)

Qualifications:

  • Scholar/Practitioner with the minimum qualification of an MA in Psychology, Social Work, Health or cognate discipline (PhD or PhD candidate preferred).
  • Professional experience in a related field and a record of teaching at the post secondary level are also required.

Duties:

  • Responsible for all instruction and evaluation for the portion of the course to which they are assigned
  • Will be available to meet with students outside of the official classroom time
  • Complete mandatory training requirements, review and follow Nipissing University's policies and procedures

How to Apply:

To be considered for a part-time course instructor position, please complete this application formand submit the following documents by using the upload link emailed to you after the form submission.  Question can be directed to as_jobs@nipissingu.ca.

📌 Cover letter
📌 Curriculum vitae or resume
📌 Proof of highest level of education
📌 Proof of other qualifications (if applicable)
📌 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 I 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.

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