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Sessional Instructor position, Summer Term 2B

SESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR POSITION, Summer Term 2B (July-August 2014)

The Department of Educational Studies invites applications for co-instructor position for a three week course in the Doctor of Education in Leadership and Policy (EdD) program. The course is scheduled to be offered during Term 2B (July 21 to August 8) of the 2014 Summer Session.

EDST 593A.971   Ethics and Education

To be eligible to teach this course, applicant must hold a doctoral degree in Philosophy of Education or other discipline relevant to the course. This course, the second in EDST’s EdD program, introduces participants to concepts and theoretical perspectives from studies in ethics. It supports participants in using moral philosophy to analyze the ethical dimensions of their professional experiences as educational leaders, in order to assist them to (a) appreciate the moral dimensions of educational policies and practices, (b) make and justify professional judgments on practical issues that have ethical and moral dimensions, and (c) exercise leadership that promotes ethically-responsible policies and practices in their professions, organizations, institutions, and communities. Preference will be given to applicants with relevant experience teaching comparable courses in professional ethics for educational leaders.

Course instructor’s duties will include: teaching, holding regular office hours, marking assignments, and reporting grades. Duties also involve some or all of the following functions: preparation and involvement in seminars, lectures, discussion periods and tutorials; and assisting students with orientation to UBC and the EdD program.

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
All positions are subject to enrollment minimums and budgetary approval, and are governed by UBC’s “Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional and Part-time Faculty Members.”

Please send applications to:

Shermila Salgadoe, Admin. Manager
Department of Educational Studies
2044 Lower Mall

Vancouver, BC  V6T 1Z2

or electronically to: shermila.salgadoe@ubc.ca

Deadline for applications: Friday, February 7, 2014.

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2014 President¹s Awards for Staff: Call for Nominations‏

The following message is being sent on behalf of Alex Bayne, Director of Integrated Strategies, Human Resources, to Heads Up (Vancouver campus). Please visit http://www.focusonpeople.ubc.ca/awards/presidents-awards-for-staff/ for full information on the awards.

Do you know UBC staff who have made outstanding contributions to the University community? Faculty, staff and students are invited to submit nominations for this year’s President’s Service Award for Excellence and President’s Staff Awards (Vancouver campus).

President’s Service Award for Excellence

Introduced in 1991, the President’s Service Award for Excellence is UBC’s  top award to recognize staff members who demonstrate outstanding achievement and excellence within the UBC Community.

Up to five recipients are selected annually by a committee of representatives from the University community. Permanent members of staff with 10 years or more of UBC service are eligible for nomination.

Awards are presented during Congregation ceremonies. Each recipient receives a medal and $5,000.

President’s Staff Awards (Vancouver)

Open to all permanent UBC Vancouver campus staff with three or more years of service, the President’s Staff Awards are awarded in the categories of:

•          Leadership

•          Creativity and Innovation

•          Enhancing the UBC Experience

•          Global Citizenship

•          Emerging Leadership

•          Advancing Diversity and Inclusion

Up to 12 winners are selected every year. Winners receive $2,000.

Please visit http://www.focusonpeople.ubc.ca/awards/presidents-awards-for-staff/ for more information and the nomination form. The nomination deadline is 4:00 p.m., Feb. 28, 2014.

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