Date Posted: May 15, 2026
Closing Date: June 12, 2026 (open until filled)
Position: Faculty Advisor
School: Schulich School of Education
Faculty: Faculty of Education & Professional Studies
Start Date: September 1, 2026
End Date: April 30, 2027
Location: Regional
Compensation: $200.00 per year, one candidate | $225.00 per year, two candidates
Nipissing University invites applications for the position of Faculty Advisor from September of 2026 to May of 2027.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor of Education Degree is mandatory.
- A minimum of 10 years experience in an educational setting with relevant administrative experience.
- Recent experience in the role of principal and/or vice-principal will be considered an asset.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in the area of education.
Duties:
- Communicate regularly with teacher candidates via telephone/email/video chat (i.e. Skype, FaceTime, Google Hangout, etc.) or in person to answer questions or to resolve issues related to practicum
- Consult regularly with associate teachers and/or principals via telephone/email/video chat (i.e. Skype, FaceTime, Google Hangout, etc.) or in person to support teacher candidates on placement
- Assist teacher candidates with the interpretation of associate teacher and Schulich School of Education practicum expectations
- Examine lesson plans, observation notes, reflections, Practicum Binder, and provide written feedback
- Observe teacher candidates teaching in the classroom and provide verbal and written feedback
- Complete online Practicum Reports for applicable teacher candidates
- Complete Practicum Goal Setting form with applicable teacher candidates
- Identify teacher candidates who are at risk
- Communicate regularly with the Practicum Officer
- Complete additional observation/evaluation of teacher candidates experiencing difficulty, at the direction of the Practicum Officer
- Provide additional debriefing following the practicum blocks
Area of Supervision:
Faculty advisors must live within the geographic boundaries of the school boards in which they supervise. Currently, we are seeking the following:
- Two positions – Supervision of teacher candidates in Near North District School Board and Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board
- Two positions- Supervision of teacher candidates in Peel District School Board and Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board
- One position- Supervision of teacher candidates in District School Board of Niagara and Niagara Catholic District School Board
- Two positions- Supervision of teacher candidates in Rainbow District School Board and Sudbury Catholic School Board
- Two positions- Supervision of teacher candidates in Toronto District School Board and Toronto Catholic District School Board
- One position- Supervision of teacher candidates in District School Board Ontario Northeast and Northeastern Catholic District School Board- Englehart, Kirkland Lake, New Liskeard, Temagami area
- One position- Supervision of teacher candidates in Limestone District School Board, Algonquin Lakeshore Catholic District School Board, Hastings Prince Edward Catholic District School Board (Belleville area)
- One position- Supervision of teacher candidates in Avon Maitland District School Board, Huron Perth Catholic District School Board
- One position- Supervision of teacher candidates in Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Clarington Catholic District School Board
- One position- Supervision of teacher candidates in York Region District School Board and York Catholic District School Board
- One position- Supervision of teacher candidates in Simcoe County District School Board and Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
- Two positions- Supervision of teacher candidates in Durham District School Board and Durham Catholic District School Board
- One position- Supervision of teacher candidates in Avon Maitland District School Board, Huron Perth Catholic District School Board
How to Apply:
To be considered for a Faculty Advisor position listed above, please submit the following documents by email as a single PDF to sandrami@nipissingu.ca. Please indicate the specific Faculty Advisor position you wish to be considered for.
📌 Cover letter
📌 Curriculum vitae or resume
📌 Proof of highest level of education
📌 Proof of other qualifications (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.
