Practicum Coordinator
Practicum Coordinator
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The Opportunity
Mount Saint Vincent University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions Indigenous persons African Canadians other racialized groups persons with disabilities and other groups that would contribute to the diversification of our campus. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their application materials. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
The Faculty of Education at Mount Saint Vincent University invites applications for the position of Practicum Coordinator.
What youll do
Responsibilities
The Practicum Coordinator is primarily responsible for the School Placement (Practicum) for . Students. This position works closely with the Director of Teacher Education and reports to the Dean of Education. The School Placement (Practicum) Coordinators main responsibility is to organize and monitor the school practicum placements for Elementary and Secondary Bachelor of Education students.
- Consult with school boards (Provincial and National) to support the placement of students for Elementary and Secondary practicum placements which include critical subject/grade level criterion.
- Collect and review all placement requests and secure supervisors for practicum placements.
- Serve as first contact for any issues identified during the practicum placements escalating concerns to the appropriate person.
- Provide academic advice to current and prospective students as needed.
- Conduct practicum placement information session and practicum seminars for . students during Year 1 orientation week and facilitate workshop sessions with practicum supervisors.
Serve as a member of the Inter-University Committee on Teacher Education (ICTE) and carry out joint responsibilities with counterparts at Acadia University Cape Breton University Universite de Ste. Anne and St. Francis Xavier.
In addition the position provides support to course instructors through coordinating the Community Placement Program offered to second year Bachelor of Education students and maintains ongoing communication with the . Committee on the Community Program
What youll need
Qualifications
The preferred candidate will have a Bachelor of Education degree with teacher certification and a minimum of three years of teaching experience. A Masters of Education degree is considered an asset. A strong commitment to excellent customer service and dedication to building strong relationships is required. Also required is a motivated team player and independent thinker. Candidates should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint) and have an aptitude for or previous experience using business enterprise systems such as Colleague and Sharepoint.
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A little bit about us
Mount Saint Vincent University
A leader in online and experiential learning Mount Saint Vincent University takes a personalized approach to education to nurture socially responsible global citizens. With equity diversity inclusion and accessibility at the fore MSVU has been challenging the status quo since its founding 150 years ago (1873) and today prioritizes access and impact for all underserved groups. MSVU has been nationally recognized for having one of the lowest student-to-professor ratios across its programs in Arts Science Education and Professional Studies; for providing students early access to valuable research opportunities; for its legacy in the advancement of women; and for facilitating critical advancements in food security healthy aging literacy nutrition childhood development and more. MSVU is located in Mikmaki the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mikmaq People.
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Classification: Full-time MPA Level 3
Starting Salary: $59898 per annum
Start Date: ASAP
Application Process:
Applications should include a cover letter and resume. To apply for this position go to and follow the online application system. This competition closes on July 15 2025.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
