Part-time Instructor ADED 540 Adult Learning Theory and Practice (Classic Cohort)

The Department of Adult Education in the Faculty of Education invites applications for a Part-time Academic Instructor for the following course:

Course Number and Title: ADED 540 - Adult Learning Theory and Practice

Course Description: The intention of this course is to introduce students to the main adult education theories that have dominated the literature of the field and how these have come to shape our conceptual understandings and practices associated with adult education and learning. This course will introduce students to important theoretical developments in adult education such as the concepts of andragogy self-directed learning perspective transformation situated learning experiential learning and conscientization as well as accompanying critiques from Indigenous critical and feminist perspectives

Start and End Dates: January 5 - April 6 (subject to final budgetary approval)

Class Schedule: TBD

Delivery Mode: Online

Qualifications

Candidates should have a PhD or a MAdEd with significant experience in adult education.

Application Instructions

To apply for this opportunity click the Apply Now button and upload your cover letter resume and references. Review of applications will begin on October 7 2025 and continue until the position has been filled.

St. Francis Xavier University is located in Mikmaki the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mikmaq People.

Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity diversity inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized including Indigenous persons (especially Mikmaq) racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians) persons with disabilities those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process please contact People and Culture at