INSTRUCTOR POSITION, EDST 552: School Law (Synchronous Online)
Summer Session 2A: Jul. 06 – Jul. 26 2026
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri | 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Department of Educational Studies (EDST) has an opening for an instructor to teach an online graduate course in School Law (EDST 552) in the Master of Educational Leadership and Administration program (EDAL).
Object of the Course:
Education law issues of today are more diverse and complicated than ever before. Increasingly, those involved in education, whether teachers, administrators or educational assistants, are facing complex legal issues that impact the field of public education. Participants will examine, discuss, and analyze education law issues, including those arising from student discipline, negligence and liability, human rights, school staff rights and responsibilities, freedom of information, diversity, and special education. More specifically, this course covers a wide range of topics including: the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms; the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the Province’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People Act (DRIPA); the BC School Act; the rights and responsibilities of principals and teachers; the rights and responsibilities of parents and students; gender equality and gender expression, religious accommodation ; bullying and cyberbullying in schools; professional misconduct; collective agreements and grievances; suspension and expulsions; religious diversity and inclusion; liability, and special education and rights of students with disabilities.
Qualifications:
To be eligible to teach this course, the applicant must hold a completed or near completed doctoral degree (PhD or EDD) with, preferably, a focus on the area of education law or a related field. Experience in practicing law would be considered an asset. The applicant must have excellent communication and teaching skills with the ability to effectively convey complex legal concepts to students with diverse backgrounds and experiences. In addition, the applicant must be committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning and teaching environment. Applicants with online teaching experience will be preferred.
Responsibilities:
Course instructor’s duties will include the following: Setting up the course learning platform using Canvas; creating learning and teaching experiences that encourage critical thinking , analysis of legal issues, and application of legal concepts to real-world scenarios in education; preparation and involvement in seminars, lectures, discussion periods and tutorials; marking assignments; holding regular office hours; academic counseling of students during office hours; reporting grades and attending orientation meetings as well as follow up sessions where applicable.
Application Procedure:
Letters of application should contain the following items: the Department Sessional application form, a current CV, the Post-Secondary Teaching Experience Form and teaching evaluations if available. New applicants should also include the names, e-mail addresses and phone numbers of three referees. Forms are obtainable from the department website at http://edst.educ.ubc.ca/jobs/
If you would like further academic information, please contact:
Dr. Bathseba Opini
Coordinator
Educational Administration and Leadership (EDAL) Program
e-mail: bathseba.opini@ubc.ca
All positions are subject to enrollment minimums and budgetary approval, and are governed by Part 7 of the Collective Agreement on Conditions of Appointments for Sessional Faculty Members. The remuneration for the assignment will be paid at the sessional pay scale at http://www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty-relations/collective-agreements/salary-agreement/#4
Please send applications electronically to:
Holly-Kate Collinson-Shield, Administrative Manager
Deadline for applications: Sunday March 22, 2026
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
If you require any accommodations during the application or hiring process, please contact Holly-Kate Collinson-Shield.
Due to the number of applications we receive, we are not able to confirm receipt of submissions over the phone or by mail, nor can we provide the status of applicants except to those who are selected.