Assistant Professor – Career and Technology Studies

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Assistant Professor – Career and Technology Studies

Job Identification 3362

Posting Date 12/18/2025, 06:56 PM

Apply Before 1/18/2026

Job Schedule Full Time

Locations

Edmonton, AB, Canada
(On-site)

Category Type Education – Adult and Distance Education (study of)

Position Type Faculty (Includes Asst. Professors, Associate Professors)

College/Administrative Portfolio College of Social Sciences + Humanities

Faculty/Department Education

Annual Salary Range

About the Team

About the Team
The https://www.ualberta.ca/en/education/index.html is consistently ranked among the top faculties of education in Canada and globally. It is home to award-winning educators, internationally recognized researchers, and socially engaged scholars. With a commitment to inclusive excellence, the faculty supports K-12 education, professional development, and advanced scholarship, shaping the next generation of teachers, leaders, and policymakers who make a difference in classrooms and communities.

Description

This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

The successful candidate will be offered a tenure-track appointment with the rank of Assistant Professor, which is in accordance with the https://www.ualberta.ca/en/human-resources-health-safety-environment/media-library/my-employment/agreements/schedule-a-academic-faculty-members-2020-2024.pdf, and offers a comprehensive https://www.ualberta.ca/en/human-resources-health-safety-environment/benefits-and-pay/benefits-and-pension/benefits-overview/index.html.

Location – This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Situated on Treaty Six territory, the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor (tenure track) in Career and Technology Studies (CTS). CTS is an essential subject area within the teacher education program with an emphasis on relational pedagogy and meaningful connections between technology, work, and human development. Our future teachers are prepared to support students’ diverse post-secondary and career pathways. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Career and Technology Studies and/or other areas of education across the Faculty.
• Engagement in a research program relevant to Career and Technology Studies.
• Contribution to service within the Faculty, University and the broader community.
• Advising and supervising undergraduate and graduate students.
• Leadership in the CTS subject area.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have completed a Doctorate (PhD or EdD) in Education with a focus relevant to Career and Technology Studies or a closely related field (e.g., Curriculum and Instruction).
• Applicants who are close to completion (ABD) will be considered.
• Applicants must demonstrate potential for scholarly excellence in terms of productivity and creative innovation and attract internal and external funding. Candidates must have relevant teaching experience at the school and post-secondary level. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability and expertise to teach and supervise graduate students in Secondary Education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Contribute to ongoing teacher education program development.
• Work with post-secondary education institutions to formally transfer two-year diplomas and corresponding credentials to the Bachelor of Education and After Degree in Education CTS Majors and CTS Minor degree programs.
• Successful teaching experience, preferably at both the K–12 and post-secondary levels, with the ability to teach across undergraduate teacher education (pre-service) and graduate programs.
• Evidence of strong potential for a productive research program in areas connected to CTS and Career and Technology Foundations (CTF), which may include:

• Any one or more of the CTS or CTF associated sectors
• Teacher education, pedagogy, and curriculum
• Workplace and project-based learning
• School to work transitions and post-high school program development
• Career education and career pathways for youth and adults
• Policy and practice of work
• Apprenticeship and training

• Demonstrated expertise in any one or more of the five clusters of Alberta’s CTS curriculum and pedagogy, and CTS and CTF related-assessments.
• Experience with shop, lab, and classroom maintenance and budgets.
• Experience with Alberta Education curricula or comparable K–12 career and technology education programs.
• Willingness to collaborate with schools, school divisions, associations, and community partners.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization in teaching, research, and community engagement.
• CTS related credential, which can be journey certification or diploma.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants are invited to submit an application package that must include:

• A cover letter. Two pages maximum, which can include a reflection on what it means to work in a CTS context.
• Curriculum vitae.
• A one page statement of research.
• A one page teaching statement.
• A sample of two published papers that is most significant and relevant to your research interests.
• A one page statement describing your service contributions and philosophy, which can include experiences with collegial governance, community engagement, and support for access, community and belonging.
• Three letters of reference.

Applicants are encouraged to review the University of Alberta’s Strategic Plans, including: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/strategic-plan/media-library/usp/shape-university-strategic-plan-english.pdf; https://www.ualberta.ca/en/research-innovation/media-library/spri/238350_spri_fweb.pdf; https://www.ualberta.ca/en/strategic-plan/media-library/strategic-plan/seap_finalreport-english-final.pdf; https://www.ualberta.ca/en/media-library/indigenous-excellence/indigenous-strategic-plan/indigenous-strategic-plan.pdf; https://www.ualberta.ca/en/access-community-belonging/media-library/strategic-plan/630602_acbactionplan_2025_final_web.pdf and the https://www.ualberta.ca/en/education/media-library/faculty/documents/about-us/endorsed-faculty-strategic-plan.pdf.

Review of applications will begin on February 7, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled, with a targeted start date of July 1, 2026.

All applications can be addressed to the attention of Dr. Jorge Sousa, Vice Dean, Faculty Development and Faculty Affairs. Please enter competition number “3362 Assistant Professor” in the subject line. Specific questions about the position can be addressed to [email protected].

About Us
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people – from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. https://www.ualberta.ca/en/careers.html.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms – physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l’université à postuler.

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