Online instructor, ‘Understanding learning analytics’ graduate course

Position Description

The MET program in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia anticipates the need for one or more part-time instructor(s) to teach one or more sections of the below noted online course:

• Term: 2026 Winter Term 1 (September 8 – December 7, 2026)
• Course: ETEC 543: Understanding Learning Analytics (3.0 cr)

Duties include, but are not limited to, reviewing the course prior to the start of term to ensure familiarity with the material, working with Educational Technology Services in light of the course review to make any necessary course amendments well in advance of term (e.g., correction of broken links, update of assignment deadlines, addition of supplemental reading materials, if desired), teaching in a fully online environment (e.g. facilitating ongoing communication with students, engaging in discussion boards, responding to weekly assignments, etc.), assessing and evaluating course assignments, and reporting grades.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a minimum of a recognized doctoral degree and academic expertise in the course area, as required. Preference will be given to applicants with relevant recent research experience in the subject area. Experience teaching in an online environment is required.

Application Instructions

A complete application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Current CV, including:
  • Home address, phone number, and email address
  • Professional and teaching experience
  • Student Evaluation of Teaching scores and comments (where available at time of submission)
  • Names, mailing addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three academic referees who can speak to academic qualifications and online teaching ability

All documents should be submitted as a single attachment by e-mail to the attention of MET Director to leah.macfadyen@ubc.ca.

In the e-mail subject line, please include the below noted information:

{First Name, Last Name} – Application for ETEC 543 (Sep 2026)

Application Deadline

As soon as possible.

Additional Information

Any questions about the application or hiring process may be directed to the MET Administrative Manager at met.manager@ubc.ca.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval and is governed by Part 7 of UBC’s Collective Agreement on Conditions of Appointments for Sessional Faculty Members. If the successful candidate is not eligible for a sessional appointment, they will be offered a term appointment at an appropriate rank in accordance with Policy AP4, in which case the appointment will be governed by Policy AP4. The remuneration for the assignment will be paid according to the Faculty of Education sessional pay scale (12 credit).

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.