INSTRUCTOR POSITION, EDST 593: Ethics in Educational Leadership and Policy (Synchronous Online)
Summer Session 2B: July 27- Aug. 13, 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 a graduate course in ETHICS IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND POLICY (Online) (EDST 593) in the Master of Educational Leadership and Administration program (EDAL).
Objectives of the Course:
A humanities-based study of questions of ethics using examples from history, current events, literature, films, television, novels, and social media. These questions will interrogate contested notions of professionalism, ethics, “professional ethics,” the school, leadership, and “school leadership.” Engage in self-reflexivity and learn to draw meaningful connections between texts and one’s life in ethical matters using a decolonial and analogical and thematic reasoning and analysis. Explore disputed questions and objections to one’s claims and arguments on ethical matters. Appreciate and respect the complexities and gravity of ethical concerns that educators face. Examine theories and apply leadership examples to develop ethical frameworks for making equitable and ethical decisions that promote high professional and ethical leadership standards and epistemic justice in schools.
Qualifications:
To be eligible to teach this course, the applicant must hold a completed or nearly completed doctoral degree (PhD or EDD) in educational leadership or ethics and philosophy or a closely related field. Experience in educational/school leadership would be considered an asset. The applicant must have excellent communication and teaching skills with the ability to effectively convey ethics theories and 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. Preferrably, the applicant has prior experiences teaching online courses at the graduate level.
Responsibilities:
Course instructor’s duties will include the following: setting up the online learning platform for the class using Canvas; creating learning and teaching experiences that encourage critical thinking, analysis of ethical issues and dilemmas and application of ethical principles and concepts to education and educational leadership; 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
Application Deadline: 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.