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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailThompson Rivers University is seeking a sessional faculty member who will teach one or two sections of EDUC5400: Principles and Processes of Educational Leadership. 540001 runs May 5 June 2011:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.540002 runs June 23 Aug 8 5:30 pm to 8:20 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Course Description
This course is designed to examine the current theories and belief systems that contribute to evolving concepts of leadership particularly leadership in educational settings. A variety of pedagogical approaches will be used to examine processes that develop relationships encourage team building facilitate conflict resolution and encourage innovation change and organizational performance. Participants will become familiar with various styles of leadership such as charismatic transformational transactional and collegial and will be encouraged to examine and challenge their own practices in field settings. Students will investigate current models of supervision and performance assessment and assess the models in the context of differing leadership styles. Participants will develop a repertoire of leadership styles and skills that will be applicable in a variety of educational settings.
PhD or EdD is required ABD will be considered.
A minimum of one 1 degree in education is required.
Expertise in K12 education is required.
Three 3 years of full time or equivalent hours teaching in K12 settings is required.
Evidence of successful teaching experience at the postsecondary level is strongly preferred.
Demonstration of subject matter expertise is required.
Excellent organizational interpersonal teamwork and communication skills required.
Demonstrated experience in integrating Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods (TRC CA 62 required.
Proven skills in building student capacity for intercultural understanding empathy and mutual respect (TRC CA 63 required.
Teaching excellence including developing culturally appropriate curricula (TRC CA 10 required.
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