Department of Adult Education Limited Term Appointment

The Department of Adult Education invites applications for a 12-month limited term appointment at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Adult Education. The start date is as early as July 1 2026. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

The successful candidate will have a completed or nearly completed doctorate in Adult Education or a related field experience working with adult learners in an educational setting and teaching experience with both synchronous and asynchronous online learning environments. An emerging or established research agenda is preferred and expertise and experience in health and adult learning will be considered an asset.

The Department is seeking candidates who are committed to contributing to StFXs priorities of equity diversity and inclusion. This position is situated in a high-performing department with a strong collaborative faculty environment.

The appointment will be made commensurate with experience at the Lecturer or Assistant Professor (1) level ( program is based in Antigonish Nova Scotia and it is expected the successful candidate will reside in the region for the duration of the appointment.

About the Department of Adult Education

The Department offers a highly recognized Master of Adult Education program (.) and is considered a leader in adult education in Canada. Our course-based program attracts mid-career professionals working in an educational capacity with adults in not-for-profit post-secondary education health and health care community development and government settings.

Application Instructions

Consideration of applications will commence on February 1 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply please submit a letter of application curriculum vitae a statement of teaching and research interests and experiences and the names of three references to:

Dr. Lace Marie Brogden Dean
Attention: Jennifer Connors
St. Francis Xavier University
PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Email your application to

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 or .

About St. Francis Xavier University

StFX is a top-ranking Canadian primarily undergraduate university focused on academic excellence innovation in teaching and research service to society and international in 1853 StFX has a long and proud tradition as one of Canadas oldest universities. For almost 165 years we have cultivated our strong and resilient spirit dedication to intellectual rigour and commitment to engaging students who aspire to be community-minded citizens of the world.

About Antigonish Nova Scotia

The beautiful and historic town of Antigonish Nova Scotia is located the northeastern corner of Nova Scotia. Were only a 15-minute drive from the ocean and two-hour drive to major urban a diverse and growing population Antigonish is a family friendly town with lots of opportunity access to good education at all levels recreation sports and culture activities. It is surrounded by rolling countryside with hiking and beautiful beaches. We enjoy a vibrant culture in the arts with music performing arts visual arts and crafts and fabulous festivals throughout the year. For more information visitor.