Field Advisors - EDUC 471/472/481/482 - Internship - 2026-27 academic year

The Department of Teacher Education and StFX Online Learning & Professional Studies invites applications for part-time Field Advisors for the following courses:

Course Number and Title: EDUC 471/472/481/482 - Internship

Course Description: Students are placed in schools for five and one-half weeks of supervised practicum.

Delivery Mode: In-person 

Duties

The primary role is to support pre-service teachers in their practica which typically spans 5-6 weeks. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Being available both in-person and virtually over the duration of the practicum period (including some weekdays, evenings, and weekends);


• Observing students in their practica (involving pre and post conferences) & providing feedback;


• Working with Associate Teachers and school administration;


• Attending sessions and workshops;


• Writing observation, summative reports, and other reports as applicable;


• Responding to various circumstances that arise;


• Travelling to assigned schools;


• Navigating various technology platforms (such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, & Teams)

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a PhD or MEd (or equivalent) with extensive teaching experience.


• Candidates should be leaders in their fields.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will be on-going and continue until positions have been filled. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval. Successful candidates will be required, at their own expense, to submit recent Vulnerable Sector Checks and Child Abuse Registry letters to StFX.

To apply for this opportunity, please send your cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names of three references to

St. Francis Xavier University, Dean of Education
c/o  Jennifer Connors ([email protected])

St. Francis Xavier University is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq 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 Mi’kmaq), 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 hr@stfx.