Part-Time Instructor - EDUC 405G - Teaching Kayaking in Public Schools - Summer 2026 (Lower Prospect

The Faculty of Education and StFX Online invites applications for a Part-time Academic Instructor as part of the off-campus Certificate in Outdoor Education for the following course:

Course Number and Title: EDUC 405G - Teaching Kayaking in Public Schools

Course Description:

This course is designed to prepare teachers to be able to engage in flat water kayaking instruction and to help them learn the pedagogical approaches that will assist them in promoting paddling as a life long activity. The course includes on-water and dockside safety, environmental hazards, adaptive equipment, skill-based games, and helps attune teachers to on-water risks. Teachers will also develop skills and teaching strategies for planning a progression of paddling skills for students n secondary schools. Three credits.

Start and End Dates: July 13 - July 31, 2026 (subject to final budgetary approval)

Class Schedule: TBD

Delivery Mode: In-person/Online

Qualifications

Candidates should have a PhD or MEd with significant teaching experience in the course area as well as public school teaching experience.  

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 May 11, 2026 and continue until the position has been filled.  

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.