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The UBC Faculty of Education is searching for a Lecturer in New Media and Learning Technologies in Education. Learn more: https://educ.ubc.ca/search-lecturer-in-new-media-and-learning-technologies-in-education/.

Search: Lecturer in New Media and Learning Technologies in Education – Faculty of Education Download PDF Open date: August 15, 2024 Deadline to apply: While the search remains open until the position is filled, interested applicants are asked to submit their complete application package by September 30, 2024. The Master of Educational Technology Program within UBC’s Faculty of Education,...

The UBC Faculty of Education is searching for a Lecturer in Early Childhood Education. Learn more: https://educ.ubc.ca/search-lecturer-in-early-childhood-education.

Search: Lecturer in Early Childhood Education – Faculty of Education Download PDF Open date: August 16, 2024 Deadline to apply: While the search remains open until the position is filled, interested applicants are asked to submit their complete application package by October 21, 2024. The Early Childhood Education (ECED) Program within UBC’s Faculty of Education, o...

The UBC Faculty of Education is searching for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenured) in School and Applied Child Psychology. Learn more: https://educ.ubc.ca/search-assistant-professor-tenure-track-or-associate-professor-tenured-in-school-and-applied-child-psychology/.

Call for Proposals: Educators, including teachers, instructors, administrators, education assistants, counsellors, and others within educational contexts, are invited to submit proposals to present on educator wellbeing at this upcoming forum. The deadline to submit your proposal is July 31, 2024. Learn more at https://education.ok.ubc.ca/about/news-and-events/research-forum-on-educator-wellbeing/

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Dr. Lynne Tomlinson was appointed Assistant Dean, Innovation and Strategic Initiatives. She coordinates infrastructure support for credit and non-credit programs, drives innovative teaching practices, supports current and new professional development programs, and much more. Learn more: https://educ.ubc.ca/dr-lynne-tomlinson-appointed-assistant-dean-innovation-and-strategic-initiatives.

Dr. Surita Jhangiani was appointed Interim Associate Dean, Equity. In this role, she will provide strategic leadership to advance the Faculty’s equity priorities, fostering transformative teaching, innovative learning and leading-edge research guided by the highest standards of scholarship, collaboration, equity and inclusion. She is also the David Lam Chair in Multicultural Education, focusing on advancing critical multicultural education through open pedagogy. Learn more: https://educ.ubc.ca/dr-surita-jhangiani-appointed-interim-associate-dean-equity/.

Dr. Surita Jhangiani appointed Interim Associate Dean, Equity – Faculty of Education May 10, 2024 Dr. Surita Jhangiani appointed Interim Associate Dean, Equity, commencing July 2, 2024 As Interim Associate Dean, Equity, Dr. Surita Jhangiani provides strategic leadership to advance the Faculty’s equity priorities, fostering transformative teaching, innovative learning and leading-e...

Andrea Hoff, a graduate student in our Department of Language and Literacy Education, has been honoured with the 2024 Public Engagement Award by the UBC Public Humanities Hub for her outstanding public humanities engagement, demonstrated through her art and academic work centred on social and environmental justice. Learn more: https://educ.ubc.ca/andrea-hoff-receives-2024-public-engagement-award/.

Andrea Hoff receives 2024 Public Engagement Award – Faculty of Education July 25, 2024 Andrea Hoff awarded a Public Engagement Award by UBC Public Humanities Hub Andrea Hoff , a graduate student in our Department of Language and Literacy Education, has been honoured with the 2024 Public Engagement Award by the UBC Public Humanities Hub. This award recognizes outstanding....

Congratulations to Dr. Dónal O'Donoghue on his appointment as Associate Dean, Academic and Graduate Studies. Through this role, he will oversee key programs, like the Master of Educational Technology and Early Childhood Education, coordinate curriculum development, maintain academic standards, and much more. Learn more: https://educ.ubc.ca/dr-donal-odonoghue-appointed-associate-dean-academic-and-graduate-studies/.

Dr. Dónal O'Donoghue appointed Associate Dean, Academic and Graduate Studies – Faculty of Education May 10, 2024 Dr. Dónal O’Donoghue appointed Associate Dean, Academic and Graduate Studies for a three-year term commencing July 2, 2024 The Associate Dean of Academic and Graduate Studies oversees academic programs, including the Master of Educational Technology and Early Childhood Education prog...

Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Gamu and Dr. Michael Koehle for securing 2024 Discovery Research Program Grants from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to support their important health research.

Funds will further Dr. Gamu's project "Histone Post-Translational Modifications and Tissue Adaptability," which explores how chromatin packaging proteins regulate the ability of muscle and fat to respond to changing energy needs, including exercise and diet.

Similarly, funds will support Dr. Koehle's project, "Mechanisms of the Respiratory and Exercise Response to Ozone Air Pollution in Humans," which explores the interactions between exercise and increased air pollution, specifically how physical activity might increase the inhaled dose of pollutants and their entry into the bloodstream, potentially amplifying their harmful effects.

Learn more: https://educ.ubc.ca/drs-daniel-gamu-and-michael-koehle-awarded-2024-nserc-research-program-discovery-grants/.

Drs. Daniel Gamu and Michael Koehle awarded 2024 NSERC Research Program Discovery Grants – Faculty of Education June 14, 2024 Congratulations to Drs. Daniel Gamu and Michael Koehle, 2024 NSERC Research Program Discovery Grant recipients Dr. Daniel Gamu and Dr. Michael Koehle have been awarded 2024 Discovery Research Program Grants by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). The...

We are searching for a Learning Design Manager, Teacher Education. Learn more: https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcstaffjobs/job/Learning-Design-Manager--Teacher-Education_JR17999

ResiStories: Living Archives of Pride | Public Humanities Hub Event Details Start: 22 August 2024 5:30 pm End: 22 August 2024 8:30 pm Categories: Events Celebrate Pride at the Museum of Vancouver! This August, we are honouring our local 2SLGBTQIA+ icons and histories and the “living archive” today’s community embodies and represents. Emceed by Shay Dior,...

We are delighted to announce the launch of our UBC Faculty of Education LinkedIn account. This new page will amplify the impactful work of our students, educators, researchers, staff, alumni, donors, partners, community members and more. Follow us to stay updated on the latest news, research, events, awards, career opportunities, community engagement initiatives and more from the UBC Faculty of Education. Connect with us here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ubc-education/

Congratulations to Jane Hungerford, CM, OBC and Dr. Jack Taunton, CM, on their appointments to the Order of Canada. Jane (BEd '67) is well-known for her leadership in fundraising for health care, education, social services and conservation efforts. Dr. Taunton (MD’76 and Professor Emeritus, UBC Faculty of Education's School of Kinesiology and Faculty of Medicine) is an early leader in sport and exercise medicine. Learn more: https://educ.ubc.ca/jane-hungerford-and-dr-jack-taunton-appointed-to-the-order-of-canada. UBC School of Kinesiology

Jane Hungerford and Dr. Jack Taunton appointed to the Order of Canada – Faculty of Education July 15, 2024 Congratulations to Jane Hungerford, CM, OBC and Dr. Jack Taunton, CM, on being appointed to the Order of Canada Created in 1967, the Order of Canada recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. More than 7,600 people from all sectors of soc...

The UBC Faculty of Education is searching for an Assistant Professor of Teaching (tenure-track) in Business Education. Learn more: https://educ.ubc.ca/search-assistant-professor-of-teaching-tenure-track-in-business-education/.

The UBC Faculty of Education is searching for a Part-time Lecturer (50%) and NITEP Northern Field Centre Coordinator. Learn more: https://educ.ubc.ca/search-part-time-lecturer-50-and-nitep-northern-field-centre-coordinator/.

Search: Part-time Lecturer (50%) and NITEP Northern Field Centre Coordinator – Faculty of Education Download PDF Open date: July 16, 2024 Deadline to apply: While the search remains open until the position is filled, interested applicants are asked to submit their complete application package by August 16, 2024. The Indigenous Teacher Education Program (NITEP) within UBC’s Faculty of Education, ...

We're seeking a part-time limited term non-credit English as an additional language (EAL) for Work-Life Success teacher. A minimum of a master’s degree in TESOL, TESL, Applied Linguistics, Education, or a related discipline, with relevant adult teaching experience and scholarly engagement, is required.

Applications are due July 16.

Learn more at: https://education.ok.ubc.ca/about/careers/non-credit-english-as-an-additional-language-eal-teacher/

The UBC Faculty of Education is searching for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Critical First (L1)/Second (L2) Language Assessment. Learn more: https://educ.ubc.ca/search-assistant-professor-tenure-tracked-in-critical-first-l1-second-l2-language-assessment/.

We are pleased to announce Dr. Jan Hare’s appointment as Dean, UBC Faculty of Education, effective July 1, 2024, for a five-year term. An Anishinaabe-kwe scholar from M’Chigeeng First Nation and professor in the Department of Language and Literacy Education, Dr. Hare has served as Dean pro tem since 2021 and holds a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Pedagogy.

Dr. Hare is deeply committed to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and decolonization in education. Her transformative research investigates how Indigenous knowledge systems can transform educational practices and is anchored in robust community engagement. Her contributions have had a profound impact on both local and international educational practices.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Jan Hare on this appointment. We look forward to her leadership inspiring continued innovation and advancing educational excellence. Learn more: https://educ.ubc.ca/dr-jan-hare-appointed-dean-ubc-faculty-of-education/.

Dr. Jan Hare Appointed Dean, UBC Faculty of Education – Faculty of Education June 27, 2024 Congratulations to Dr. Jan Hare on her appointment as Dean, UBC Faculty of Education The UBC Board of Governors has accepted the President’s recommendation to appoint Dr. Jan Hare as the Dean of the Faculty of Education for a five-year term, commencing July 1, 2024. Dr. Hare, an Anis...

Congratulations to Drs. Anusha Kassan and Hongxia Shan for securing 2023-24 SSHRC Partner Development Grants. These funds will support their important research projects, which provide insight into issues faced by immigrant communities in Canada.

Dr. Kassan's project, "Capturing Stories of Child Language Brokering: An Arts-Based Engagement Ethnography with Newcomer Families," will support deeper insights into Child Language Brokering, where newcomer parents and guardians depend on their children for linguistic translation and interpretation in various contexts.

Dr. Shan's project, "Adult Learning and Education in Immigrant Settlement and Integration (ALE-in-ISI) Partnership," will further contribute to research in this area.

Learn more: https://educ.ubc.ca/drs-anusha-kassan-and-hongxia-shan-awarded-2023-24-sshrc-partnership-development-grants/.

Drs. Anusha Kassan and Hongxia Shan awarded 2023-24 SSHRC Partnership Development Grants – Faculty of Education June 5, 2024 Congratulations to Drs. Anusha Kassan and Hongxia Shan, 2023-24 SSHRC Partnership Development Grant recipients Dr. Anusha Kassan, Dr. Hongxia Shan, and their respective team members have secured 2023-24 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Partner Development Grants.....

Congratulations to Dr. Liv Yoon and her team, who have been awarded the New Frontiers in Research Fund: 2023 International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation for their project "Addressing Intersecting Crises: Climate, Housing, and Compounding Health Vulnerabilities for Senior Tenants."

By addressing the inequitable impacts of climate change-induced extreme events, such as heatwaves and wildfires, on indoor environments, particularly for senior, low-income, disabled, and racialized tenants in coastal cities, Dr. Yoon's team aims to enhance livability and health without displacing or disempowering vulnerable populations.

Learn more: https://educ.ubc.ca/dr-liv-yoon-awarded-new-frontiers-in-research-fund/.

Dr. Liv Yoon awarded New Frontiers in Research Fund – Faculty of Education June 3, 2024 Congratulations to Dr. Liv Yoon, recipient of the New Frontiers in Research Fund: 2023 International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Dr. Liv Yoon and her team have been awarded the New Frontiers in Research Fund: 2023 International Joint Initiat...

Dr. Danielle Lamb and Michael Wilkinson were presented with the 2023-24 Dean's Awards for Staff Excellence. Danielle was honoured in the Outstanding Service category for her commitment to introducing innovative approaches in areas of program management, research facilitation and equity practices. Michael was recognised in the Emerging Leader category for his leadership in enhancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization initiatives through leadership in hiring, mentorship, and culture-building activities.

Learn more: https://educ.ubc.ca/2023-24-deans-award-for-staff-excellence/.

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Dr. Danielle Lamb and Michael Wilkinson presented with the 2023-24 Dean’s Awards for Staff Excellence – Faculty of Education June 14, 2024 Congratulations to Dr. Danielle Lamb and Michael Wilkinson, recipients of the 2023-24 Dean’s Awards for Staff Excellence Dr. Jan Hare, Dean pro tem, recognized several outstanding staff members nominated for the 2023-24 Dean’s Awards for Staff Excellence and announced Dr. Danielle ...

The UBC Faculty of Education is searching for a Part-time Lecturer in School and Applied Child Psychology. Learn more at https://educ.ubc.ca/search-part-time-lecturer-50-in-school-and-applied-child-psychology/.

Search: Part-time Lecturer (50%) in School and Applied Child Psychology – Faculty of Education Download PDF Open date: June 5, 2024 Deadline to apply: While the search remains open until the position is filled, interested applicants are asked to submit their complete application package by July 15, 2024. The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education within UB...

June commemorates Indigenous History Month in Canada. The month encourages people to learn about, appreciate and acknowledge the rich history, heritage, resilience, contributions and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across the country.

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June is Pride month! At UBC, we’re proud to celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ students, faculty and staff. Explore the many Pride activities at our Vancouver and Okanagan campuses, connect with your community, and reflect on what each of us can to do support 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion.

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Heartfelt thanks to our community for joining us in celebrating our retiring faculty members whose remarkable dedication and expertise have enhanced teaching, learning and research in Canada and beyond.