Child and Youth Study

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MSVU

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Department/Faculty: Child & Youth Study
Course Name: Practicum I – Early Childhood Setting
Course Code: CHYS 2251 03
Academic Term: Summer Session I
Class Timetable: M-F 08:30AM – 04:30PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 5/5/2025
End Date: 6/20/2025
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Qualifications:
Child and Youth Study students undertake practicum courses in a variety of
settings specific to infancy, childhood, adolescence, the community
sector, and residential care. Placements are undertaken predominantly in
the Halifax region (100km radius of MSVU) and through Online Learning.
Prior to the start of placements, supervisors attend an orientation
meeting with the Practicum Coordinator, as well as the mandatory meeting
with their students.  Supervisors must be available to attend the
orientation and mandatory student meetings. Additionally, supervisors will
then host two on-campus/online seminar meetings with their students.
During the academic terms, supervisors visit placement sites a minimum of
three times to observe and meet with students and their placement
supervisors.

In addition, supervisors respond to student inquiries between visits;
provide students with guidance on placement requirements; provide students
with feedback on practicum assignments; provide detailed feedback through
mid-term and final evaluations. Compensation for travel is based on
placement distance from the Mount and is within a 100km radius. Applicants
must have a graduate degree in Child and Youth Study, or a combination of
additional relevant degrees, and experience in the Child and Youth Study
field. Applicants must also have recent experience supervising practicum
students in a range of settings specific to infancy, childhood, and
adolescence and pertinent to fields of child and youth care/work.
Applicants must be available to undertake placement visits during the
daytime on a regular basis throughout the academic term*.

*The academic term is as outlined in the Academic Calendar, regardless of
the actual days posted for practicum.  It is understood that practicum
evaluations and reports be completed and uploaded by the end of each
academic term.

Experience using ONLINE technologies is required.

—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Additional specific qualifications for Practicum (CHYS 2251, 3351, 3352,
4451)
Supervise a minimum of 12 practicum placement students, who may be at
various levels (CHYS 2251, 3351, 3352, 4451) in a variety of settings in
the Halifax region, as well as through Online Learning. Supervisory visits
occur in person, except in the case of online student placements, which
are supervised through ONLINE technologies and arranged individually.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, some sites may prefer online visits as
well. Supervisors should check with each site to determine their
preference. Supervisors will work under the direction of the practicum
coordinator for the Department of Child and Youth Study. Supervisors need
to be considerate of the needs of the placement sites. Placement lists are
tentative and can change based on varying student and practicum site
needs – flexibility is required for this position.
Applicants must provide the following:
1. A letter identifying the course or courses being applied for; a
description of how one’s academic and professional
qualifications/knowledge demonstrate the ability to undertake practicum
supervision.
2. An updated CV that identifies earned degrees, teaching experience,
relevant professional experience, and contact information for three
references.
3. The application package must be submitted as a single PDF document.
Those applying to teach multiple courses should do so in one package.
Practicum requirements will be in accordance with University and
Department of Child and Youth Study policies.

Applicants should hold a graduate degree in Child and Youth Study or a
related field. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience
supervising practicums within the Child and Youth Study Department or who
possess both academic credentials and professional experience in the Child
and Youth Care field

Instructor evaluation will be conducted as outlined in the MSVU CUPE 3912
collective agreement.

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Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
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How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Chair of the Dept. of Child & Youth Study
Email: CHYS-Hiring@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 4/11/2025
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Department/Faculty: Child & Youth Study
Course Name: Practicum II
Course Code: CHYS 3352 02
Academic Term: Summer Session II
Class Timetable: M-F 08:30AM – 04:30PM
Course Unit Value: 0.25
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Start Date: 7/2/2025
End Date: 8/15/2025

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Qualifications:
Child and Youth Study students undertake practicum courses in a variety of
settings specific to infancy, childhood, adolescence, the community
sector, and residential care. Placements are undertaken predominantly in
the Halifax region (100km radius of MSVU) and through Online Learning.
Prior to the start of placements, supervisors attend an orientation
meeting with the Practicum Coordinator, as well as the mandatory meeting
with their students.  Supervisors must be available to attend the
orientation and mandatory student meetings. Additionally, supervisors will
then host two on-campus/online seminar meetings with their students.
During the academic terms, supervisors visit placement sites a minimum of
three times to observe and meet with students and their placement
supervisors.In addition, supervisors respond to student inquiries between visits;
provide students with guidance on placement requirements; provide students
with feedback on practicum assignments; provide detailed feedback through
mid-term and final evaluations. Compensation for travel is based on
placement distance from the Mount and is within a 100km radius. Applicants
must have a graduate degree in Child and Youth Study, or a combination of
additional relevant degrees, and experience in the Child and Youth Study
field. Applicants must also have recent experience supervising practicum
students in a range of settings specific to infancy, childhood, and
adolescence and pertinent to fields of child and youth care/work.
Applicants must be available to undertake placement visits during the
daytime on a regular basis throughout the academic term*.

*The academic term is as outlined in the Academic Calendar, regardless of
the actual days posted for practicum.  It is understood that practicum
evaluations and reports be completed and uploaded by the end of each
academic term.

Experience using ONLINE technologies is required.

—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Additional specific qualifications for Practicum (CHYS 2251, 3351, 3352,
4451)
Supervise a minimum of 12 practicum placement students, who may be at
various levels (CHYS 2251, 3351, 3352, 4451) in a variety of settings in
the Halifax region, as well as through Online Learning. Supervisory visits
occur in person, except in the case of online student placements, which
are supervised through ONLINE technologies and arranged individually.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, some sites may prefer online visits as
well. Supervisors should check with each site to determine their
preference. Supervisors will work under the direction of the practicum
coordinator for the Department of Child and Youth Study. Supervisors need
to be considerate of the needs of the placement sites. Placement lists are
tentative and can change based on varying student and practicum site
needs – flexibility is required for this position.
Applicants must provide the following:
1. A letter identifying the course or courses being applied for; a
description of how one’s academic and professional
qualifications/knowledge demonstrate the ability to undertake practicum
supervision.
2. An updated CV that identifies earned degrees, teaching experience,
relevant professional experience, and contact information for three
references.
3. The application package must be submitted as a single PDF document.
Those applying to teach multiple courses should do so in one package.
Practicum requirements will be in accordance with University and
Department of Child and Youth Study policies.

Applicants should hold a graduate degree in Child and Youth Study or a
related field.

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience supervising
practica within the Child and Youth Study Department or who possess both
academic credentials and professional experience in the Child and Youth
Care field

Instructor evaluation will be conducted as outlined in the MSVU CUPE 3912
collective agreement.

—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Chair of the Dept. of Child & Youth Study
Email: CHYS-Hiring@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 4/23/2025
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Department/Faculty: Child & Youth Study
Course Name: Practicum III
Course Code: CHYS 3352 01 – 2nd Posting
Academic Term: Summer Session I
Class Timetable: M-F 08:30AM – 04:30PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 5/5/2025
End Date: 6/20/2025
—————————————————
Qualifications:
Child and Youth Study students undertake practicum courses in a variety of
settings specific to infancy, childhood, adolescence, the community
sector, and residential care. Placements are undertaken predominantly in
the Halifax region (100km radius of MSVU) and through Online Learning.
Prior to the start of placements, supervisors attend an orientation
meeting with the Practicum Coordinator, as well as the mandatory meeting
with their students.  Supervisors must be available to attend the
orientation and mandatory student meetings. Additionally, supervisors will
then host two on-campus/online seminar meetings with their students.
During the academic terms, supervisors visit placement sites a minimum of
three times to observe and meet with students and their placement
supervisors.

In addition, supervisors respond to student inquiries between visits;
provide students with guidance on placement requirements; provide students
with feedback on practicum assignments; provide detailed feedback through
mid-term and final evaluations. Compensation for travel is based on
placement distance from the Mount and is within a 100km radius. Applicants
must have a graduate degree in Child and Youth Study, or a combination of
additional relevant degrees, and experience in the Child and Youth Study
field. Applicants must also have recent experience supervising practicum
students in a range of settings specific to infancy, childhood, and
adolescence and pertinent to fields of child and youth care/work.
Applicants must be available to undertake placement visits during the
daytime on a regular basis throughout the academic term*.

*The academic term is as outlined in the Academic Calendar, regardless of
the actual days posted for practicum.  It is understood that practicum
evaluations and reports be completed and uploaded by the end of each
academic term.

Experience using ONLINE technologies is required.

—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Additional specific qualifications for Practicum (CHYS 2251, 3351, 3352,
4451)
Supervise a minimum of 12 practicum placement students, who may be at
various levels (CHYS 2251, 3351, 3352, 4451) in a variety of settings in
the Halifax region, as well as through Online Learning. Supervisory visits
occur in person, except in the case of online student placements, which
are supervised through ONLINE technologies and arranged individually.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, some sites may prefer online visits as
well. Supervisors should check with each site to determine their
preference. Supervisors will work under the direction of the practicum
coordinator for the Department of Child and Youth Study. Supervisors need
to be considerate of the needs of the placement sites. Placement lists are
tentative and can change based on varying student and practicum site
needs – flexibility is required for this position.
Applicants must provide the following:
1. A letter identifying the course or courses being applied for; a
description of how one’s academic and professional
qualifications/knowledge demonstrate the ability to undertake practicum
supervision.
2. An updated CV that identifies earned degrees, teaching experience,
relevant professional experience, and contact information for three
references.
3. The application package must be submitted as a single PDF document.
Those applying to teach multiple courses should do so in one package.
Practicum requirements will be in accordance with University and
Department of Child and Youth Study policies.

Applicants should hold a graduate degree in Child and Youth Study or a
related field. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience
supervising practica within the Child and Youth Study Department or who
possess both academic credentials and professional experience in the Child
and Youth Care field

Instructor evaluation will be conducted as outlined in the MSVU CUPE 3912
collective agreement.

—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Chair of the Dept. of Child & Youth Study
Email: CHYS-Hiring@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 4/7/2025
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MSVU

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Department/Faculty: Child & Youth Study
Course Name: Play and Development: Middle Childhood through Adolescence
Course Code: CHYS 3315 18
Academic Term: Summer Session II
Class Timetable: T/Th 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 7/2/2025
End Date: 8/15/2025
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Qualifications:
This course is an examination of the social, health, and developmental
issues of play and recreation over middle childhood (eight years) through
adolescence. Students examine theoretical understandings, major
socio-cultural influences, methods of observation and research, approaches
for supporting and facilitating play and recreation for this age range.

Applicants must have a graduate degree in Child and Youth Study, or a
field specifically related to course content (e.g., child and youth care;
recreation) including graduate level courses in child and adolescent
development. Applicants should also have relevant professional experience
in the course area (e.g., early childhood), professional experience with a
range of play, recreation and leisure programs for older children and
youth, as well as previous experience teaching related course work at the
undergraduate level.

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Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
This is an online course offering.  Applicants must provide evidence of
successful experience using online and related technologies
(Blackboard/Collaborate; Moodle) teaching course content specific to the
advertised position. The University may hire an otherwise qualified
applicant conditional upon the applicant participating in additional
training through the MSVU Teaching and Learning Centre and Online Learning
(TLCOL) office to reach a level of competence before the course begins.

Applicants must provide the following:

1. A letter identifying the course or courses being applied for; a
description of how one’s academic and professional
qualifications/knowledge demonstrate the ability to teach the specified
course content; an explanation of how academic and professional knowledge
would be integrated into course content.

2. An updated CV that identifies earned degrees, specific courses taught
(course number, name, and year taught) professional experience relevant to
the advertised position, and contact information for two references.

3. Evidence of positive teaching performance specific to the advertised
position and fulfillment of workload responsibilities.

4. Evidence of successful experience using online and related technologies
(Blackboard/Collaborate; Moodle) teaching course content specific to the
advertised position.

The application package should be submitted as a single PDF document.
Those applying to teach multiple courses should do so in one package.

Course content and requirements will be in accordance with University and
Department of Child and Youth Study policies.  Instructors are required to
invigilate proctored tests and exams for students writing on campus
(mandatory for students within 100 kms of campus). Instructor evaluation
will be conducted as outlined in the MSVU CUPE 3912 collective agreement.

—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Chair of the Dept. of Child & Youth Study
Email: CHYS-Hiring@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 3/31/2025
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Department/Faculty: Child & Youth Study
Course Name: Practicum IV
Course Code: CHYS 4451 02

Academic Term: Summer Session II
Class Timetable: M-F 08:30AM – 04:30PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 7/2/2025
End Date: 8/15/2025
—————————————————
Qualifications:
Child and Youth Study students undertake practicum courses in a variety of
settings specific to infancy, childhood, adolescence, community sector,
and residential care. Placements are undertaken predominantly in the
Halifax region (100km radius of MSVU) and through Online Learning.  Prior
to the start of placements, supervisors attend an orientation meeting with
the Practicum Coordinator, as well as the mandatory meeting with their
students.  Supervisors must be available to attend the orientation and
mandatory student meetings. Additionally, supervisors will then host two
on-campus/online seminar meetings with their students. During the academic
terms, supervisors visit placement sites a minimum of three times to
observe and meet with students and their placement supervisors.In addition, supervisors respond to student inquiries between visits;
provide students with guidance on placement requirements; provide students
with feedback on practicum assignments; provide detailed feedback through
mid-term and final evaluations. Compensation for travel is based on
placement distance from the Mount and is within a 100km radius. Applicants
must have a graduate degree in Child and Youth Study, or a combination of
additional relevant degrees, and experience in the Child and Youth Study
field. Applicants must also have recent experience supervising practicum
students in a range of settings specific to infancy, childhood, and
adolescence and pertinent to fields of child and youth care/work.
Applicants must be available to undertake placement visits during the
daytime on a regular basis throughout the academic term*.*The academic term is as outlined in the Academic Calendar, regardless of
the actual days posted for practicum.  It is understood that practicum
evaluations and reports be completed and uploaded by the end of each
academic term.Experience using ONLINE technologies is required.—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Additional specific qualifications for Practicum (CHYS 2251, 3351, 3352,
4451)
Supervise a minimum of 12 practicum placement students which may be at
various levels (CHYS 2251, 3351, 3352, 4451) in a variety of settings in
the Halifax region as well as through Online Learning. Supervisory visits
occur in person, except in the case of online student placements, which
are supervised through ONLINE technologies and arranged individually.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, some sites may prefer online visits as
well. Supervisors should check with each site to determine their
preference. Supervisors will work under the direction of the practicum
coordinator for the Department of Child and Youth Study. Supervisors need
to be considerate of the needs of the placement sites. Placement lists are
tentative and can change based on varying student and practicum site
needs – flexibility is required for this position.
Applicants must provide the following:
1. A letter identifying the course or courses being applied for; a
description of how one’s academic and professional
qualifications/knowledge demonstrate the ability to undertake practicum
supervision.
2. An updated CV that identifies earned degrees, teaching experience,
relevant professional experience, and contact information for three
references.
3. The application package must be submitted as a single PDF document.
Those applying to teach multiple courses should do so in one package.
Practicum requirements will be in accordance with University and
Department of Child and Youth Study policies.Instructor evaluation will be conducted as outlined in the MSVU CUPE 3912
collective agreement.—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Chair of the Dept. of Child & Youth Study
Email: CHYS-Hiring@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 3/4/2025
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Department/Faculty: Child & Youth Study
Course Name: Practicum III
Course Code: CHYS 3352 02

Academic Term: Summer Session II
Class Timetable: M-F 08:30AM – 04:30PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
—————————————————
Start Date: 7/2/2025
End Date: 8/15/2025
—————————————————
Qualifications:
Child and Youth Study students undertake practicum courses in a variety of
settings specific to infancy, childhood, adolescence, community sector,
and residential care. Placements are undertaken predominantly in the
Halifax region (100km radius of MSVU) and through Online Learning.  Prior
to the start of placements, supervisors attend an orientation meeting with
the Practicum Coordinator, as well as the mandatory meeting with their
students.  Supervisors must be available to attend the orientation and
mandatory student meetings. Additionally, supervisors will then host two
on-campus/online seminar meetings with their students. During the academic
terms, supervisors visit placement sites a minimum of three times to
observe and meet with students and their placement supervisors.In addition, supervisors respond to student inquiries between visits;
provide students with guidance on placement requirements; provide students
with feedback on practicum assignments; provide detailed feedback through
mid-term and final evaluations. Compensation for travel is based on
placement distance from the Mount and is within a 100km radius. Applicants
must have a graduate degree in Child and Youth Study, or a combination of
additional relevant degrees, and experience in the Child and Youth Study
field. Applicants must also have recent experience supervising practicum
students in a range of settings specific to infancy, childhood, and
adolescence and pertinent to fields of child and youth care/work.
Applicants must be available to undertake placement visits during the
daytime on a regular basis throughout the academic term*.*The academic term is as outlined in the Academic Calendar, regardless of
the actual days posted for practicum.  It is understood that practicum
evaluations and reports be completed and uploaded by the end of each
academic term.Experience using ONLINE technologies is required.—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Additional specific qualifications for Practicum (CHYS 2251, 3351, 3352,
4451)
Supervise a minimum of 12 practicum placement students which may be at
various levels (CHYS 2251, 3351, 3352, 4451) in a variety of settings in
the Halifax region as well as through Online Learning. Supervisory visits
occur in person, except in the case of online student placements, which
are supervised through ONLINE technologies and arranged individually.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, some sites may prefer online visits as
well. Supervisors should check with each site to determine their
preference. Supervisors will work under the direction of the practicum
coordinator for the Department of Child and Youth Study. Supervisors need
to be considerate of the needs of the placement sites. Placement lists are
tentative and can change based on varying student and practicum site
needs – flexibility is required for this position.
Applicants must provide the following:
1. A letter identifying the course or courses being applied for; a
description of how one’s academic and professional
qualifications/knowledge demonstrate the ability to undertake practicum
supervision.
2. An updated CV that identifies earned degrees, teaching experience,
relevant professional experience, and contact information for three
references.
3. The application package must be submitted as a single PDF document.
Those applying to teach multiple courses should do so in one package.
Practicum requirements will be in accordance with University and
Department of Child and Youth Study policies.Instructor evaluation will be conducted as outlined in the MSVU CUPE 3912
collective agreement.—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Chair of the Dept. of Child & Youth Study
Email: CHYS-Hiring@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 3/4/2025
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Department/Faculty: Child & Youth Study
Course Name: Practicum II
Course Code: CHYS 3351 02

Academic Term: Summer Session II
Class Timetable: M-F 08:30AM – 04:30PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
—————————————————
Start Date: 7/2/2025
End Date: 8/15/2025
—————————————————
Qualifications:
Child and Youth Study students undertake practicum courses in a variety of
settings specific to infancy, childhood, adolescence, community sector,
and residential care. Placements are undertaken predominantly in the
Halifax region (100km radius of MSVU) and through Online Learning.  Prior
to the start of placements, supervisors attend an orientation meeting with
the Practicum Coordinator, as well as the mandatory meeting with their
students.  Supervisors must be available to attend the orientation and
mandatory student meetings. Additionally, supervisors will then host two
on-campus/online seminar meetings with their students. During the academic
terms, supervisors visit placement sites a minimum of three times to
observe and meet with students and their placement supervisors.In addition, supervisors respond to student inquiries between visits;
provide students with guidance on placement requirements; provide students
with feedback on practicum assignments; provide detailed feedback through
mid-term and final evaluations. Compensation for travel is based on
placement distance from the Mount and is within a 100km radius. Applicants
must have a graduate degree in Child and Youth Study, or a combination of
additional relevant degrees, and experience in the Child and Youth Study
field. Applicants must also have recent experience supervising practicum
students in a range of settings specific to infancy, childhood, and
adolescence and pertinent to fields of child and youth care/work.
Applicants must be available to undertake placement visits during the
daytime on a regular basis throughout the academic term*.*The academic term is as outlined in the Academic Calendar, regardless of
the actual days posted for practicum.  It is understood that practicum
evaluations and reports be completed and uploaded by the end of each
academic term.Experience using ONLINE technologies is required.—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Additional specific qualifications for Practicum (CHYS 2251, 3351, 3352,
4451)
Supervise a minimum of 12 practicum placement students which may be at
various levels (CHYS 2251, 3351, 3352, 4451) in a variety of settings in
the Halifax region as well as through Online Learning. Supervisory visits
occur in person, except in the case of online student placements, which
are supervised through ONLINE technologies and arranged individually.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, some sites may prefer online visits as
well. Supervisors should check with each site to determine their
preference. Supervisors will work under the direction of the practicum
coordinator for the Department of Child and Youth Study. Supervisors need
to be considerate of the needs of the placement sites. Placement lists are
tentative and can change based on varying student and practicum site
needs – flexibility is required for this position.
Applicants must provide the following:
1. A letter identifying the course or courses being applied for; a
description of how one’s academic and professional
qualifications/knowledge demonstrate the ability to undertake practicum
supervision.
2. An updated CV that identifies earned degrees, teaching experience,
relevant professional experience, and contact information for three
references.
3. The application package must be submitted as a single PDF document.
Those applying to teach multiple courses should do so in one package.
Practicum requirements will be in accordance with University and
Department of Child and Youth Study policies.Instructor evaluation will be conducted as outlined in the MSVU CUPE 3912
collective agreement.—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Chair of the Dept. of Child & Youth Study
Email: CHYS-Hiring@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 3/4/2025
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Department/Faculty: Child & Youth Study
Course Name: Practicum I – Early Childhood Setting
Course Code: CHYS 2251 02
Academic Term: Summer Session II
Class Timetable: M-F 08:30AM – 04:30PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
—————————————————
Start Date: 7/2/2025
End Date: 8/15/2025
—————————————————
Qualifications:

Child and Youth Study students undertake practicum courses in a variety of
settings specific to infancy, childhood, adolescence, community sector,
and residential care. Placements are undertaken predominantly in the
Halifax region (100km radius of MSVU) and through Online Learning.  Prior
to the start of placements, supervisors attend an orientation meeting with
the Practicum Coordinator, as well as the mandatory meeting with their
students.  Supervisors must be available to attend the orientation and
mandatory student meetings. Additionally, supervisors will then host two
on-campus/online seminar meetings with their students. During the academic
terms, supervisors visit placement sites a minimum of three times to
observe and meet with students and their placement supervisors.In addition, supervisors respond to student inquiries between visits;
provide students with guidance on placement requirements; provide students
with feedback on practicum assignments; provide detailed feedback through
mid-term and final evaluations. Compensation for travel is based on
placement distance from the Mount and is within a 100km radius. Applicants
must have a graduate degree in Child and Youth Study, or a combination of
additional relevant degrees, and experience in the Child and Youth Study
field. Applicants must also have recent experience supervising practicum
students in a range of settings specific to infancy, childhood, and
adolescence and pertinent to fields of child and youth care/work.
Applicants must be available to undertake placement visits during the
daytime on a regular basis throughout the academic term*.*The academic term is as outlined in the Academic Calendar, regardless of
the actual days posted for practicum.  It is understood that practicum
evaluations and reports be completed and uploaded by the end of each
academic term.Experience using ONLINE technologies is required.

—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Additional specific qualifications for Practicum (CHYS 2251, 3351, 3352,
4451)
Supervise a minimum of 12 practicum placement students which may be at
various levels (CHYS 2251, 3351, 3352, 4451) in a variety of settings in
the Halifax region as well as through Online Learning. Supervisory visits
occur in person, except in the case of online student placements, which
are supervised through ONLINE technologies and arranged individually.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, some sites may prefer online visits as
well. Supervisors should check with each site to determine their
preference. Supervisors will work under the direction of the practicum
coordinator for the Department of Child and Youth Study. Supervisors need
to be considerate of the needs of the placement sites. Placement lists are
tentative and can change based on varying student and practicum site
needs – flexibility is required for this position.
Applicants must provide the following:
1. A letter identifying the course or courses being applied for; a
description of how one’s academic and professional
qualifications/knowledge demonstrate the ability to undertake practicum
supervision.
2. An updated CV that identifies earned degrees, teaching experience,
relevant professional experience, and contact information for three
references.
3. The application package must be submitted as a single PDF document.
Those applying to teach multiple courses should do so in one package.
Practicum requirements will be in accordance with University and
Department of Child and Youth Study policies.

 

Instructor evaluation will be conducted as outlined in the MSVU CUPE 3912
collective agreement.—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Chair of the Dept. of Child & Youth Study
Email: CHYS-Hiring@msvu.caApplication deadline: 3/4/2025
——————————————-

———————————————-
Department/Faculty: Child & Youth Study
Course Name: ECE: Pedagogical Documentation
Course Code: CHYS 4424 18
Academic Term: Summer Session II
Class Timetable: MW 05:00PM – 07:00PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
—————————————————
Start Date: 7/2/2025
End Date: 8/15/2025
—————————————————
Qualifications:
This course is an examination of the principles and practices related to
the pedagogical documentation of children’s experiences in early learning
settings, Students will be provided with opportunities to create their own
documentation displays and share these displays with others for reflection
and critique. Students will learn how to use pedagogical documentation as
a tool for decision-making, making meaning of children’s actions and play,
making their thinking and learning visible, and deepening relationships
with families.

Applicants must have a graduate degree in Child and Youth Study, or a
field specifically related to course content (e.g., Early Childhood
Education) including graduate-level courses in program planning/curriculum
development in the early years. Applicants should also have relevant
professional experience in the course area (e.g., early learning and child
care), professional experience with pedagogical documentation, as well as

previous experience teaching related course work at the undergraduate
level.—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
This is an online course offering.  Applicants must provide evidence of
successful experience using online and related technologies
(Blackboard/Collaborate; Moodle) teaching course content specific to the
advertised position. The University may hire an otherwise qualified
applicant conditional upon the applicant participating in additional
training through the MSVU Teaching and Learning Centre and Online Learning
(TLCOL) office to reach a level of competence before the course begins.Applicants must provide the following:1. A letter identifying the course or courses being applied for; a
description of how one’s academic and professional
qualifications/knowledge demonstrate the ability to teach the specified
course content; an explanation of how academic and professional knowledge
would be integrated into course content.2. An updated CV that identifies earned degrees, specific courses taught
(course number, name, and year taught) professional experience relevant to
the advertised position, and contact information for two references.3. Evidence of positive teaching performance specific to the advertised
position and fulfillment of workload responsibilities.4. Evidence of successful experience using online and related technologies
(Blackboard/Collaborate; Moodle) teaching course content specific to the
advertised position.

The application package should be submitted as a single PDF document.
Those applying to teach multiple courses should do so in one package.

Course content and requirements will be in accordance with University and
Department of Child and Youth Study policies.  Instructors are required to
invigilate proctored tests and exams for students writing on campus

(mandatory for students within 100 kms of campus. Instructor evaluation

will be conducted as outlined in the MSVU CUPE 3912 collective agreement.

—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Chair of the Dept. of Child & Youth Study
Email: CHYS-Hiring@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 3/4/2025
——————————————–

——————————————–
Department/Faculty: Child & Youth Study
Course Name:

Emerging Research Topics in Child and Youth Study
Course Code: CHYS 4421 18
Academic Term: Summer Session II
Class Timetable: MW 05:00PM – 07:00PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
—————————————————
Start Date: 7/2/2025
End Date: 8/15/2025
—————————————————
Qualifications:
This course provides students with opportunities to engage in critical
evaluation and application of emerging research in the fields of child and
youth study.

Applicants must have a graduate degree in Child and Youth Study, or a
field specifically related to course content (e.g., early childhood,
education, psychology, social work) including academic course work in
research design and methodology. Applicants should also have relevant
research experience working with a variety of research methodologies and
their applications pertaining to the fields of child and youth study, as
well as previous experience teaching related course work at the
undergraduate level.

—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
This is an online course offering.  Applicants must provide evidence of
successful experience using online and related technologies
(Blackboard/Collaborate; Moodle) teaching course content specific to the
advertised position. The University may hire an otherwise qualified
applicant conditional upon the applicant participating in additional
training through the MSVU Teaching and Learning Centre and Online Learning
(TLCOL) office to reach a level of competence before the course begins.

Applicants must provide the following:

1. A letter identifying the course or courses being applied for; a
description of how one’s academic and professional
qualifications/knowledge demonstrate the ability to teach the specified
course content; an explanation of how academic and professional knowledge
would be integrated into course content.

2. An updated CV that identifies earned degrees, specific courses taught
(course number, name, and year taught) professional experience relevant to
the advertised position, and contact information for two references.

3. Evidence of positive teaching performance specific to the advertised
position and fulfillment of workload responsibilities.

4. Evidence of successful experience using online and related technologies
(Blackboard/Collaborate; Moodle) teaching course content specific to the
advertised position.

The application package should be submitted as a single PDF document.
Those applying to teach multiple courses should do so in one package.

Course content and requirements will be in accordance with University and
Department of Child and Youth Study policies.  Instructors are required to
invigilate proctored tests and exams for students writing on campus
(mandatory for students within 100 kms of campus). Instructor evaluation

will be conducted as outlined in the MSVU CUPE 3912 collective agreement.

—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Chair of the Dept. of Child & Youth Study
Email: CHYS-Hiring@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 3/4/2025
—————————————————

———————————————
Department/Faculty: Child & Youth Study
Course Name: Practicum IV
Course Code: CHYS 4451 01

Academic Term: Summer Session I
Class Timetable: M-F 08:30AM – 04:30PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
—————————————————
Start Date: 5/5/2025
End Date: 6/20/2025
—————————————————
Qualifications:
Child and Youth Study students undertake practicum courses in a variety of
settings specific to infancy, childhood, adolescence, community sector,
and residential care. Placements are undertaken predominantly in the
Halifax region (100km radius of MSVU) and through Online Learning.  Prior
to the start of placements, supervisors attend an orientation meeting with
the Practicum Coordinator, as well as the mandatory meeting with their
students.  Supervisors must be available to attend the orientation and
mandatory student meetings. Additionally, supervisors will then host two
on-campus/online seminar meetings with their students. During the academic
terms, supervisors visit placement sites a minimum of three times to
observe and meet with students and their placement supervisors.In addition, supervisors respond to student inquiries between visits;
provide students with guidance on placement requirements; provide students
with feedback on practicum assignments; provide detailed feedback through
mid-term and final evaluations. Compensation for travel is based on
placement distance from the Mount and is within a 100km radius. Applicants
must have a graduate degree in Child and Youth Study, or a combination of
additional relevant degrees, and experience in the Child and Youth Study
field. Applicants must also have recent experience supervising practicum
students in a range of settings specific to infancy, childhood, and
adolescence and pertinent to fields of child and youth care/work.
Applicants must be available to undertake placement visits during the
daytime on a regular basis throughout the academic term*.*The academic term is as outlined in the Academic Calendar, regardless of
the actual days posted for practicum.  It is understood that practicum
evaluations and reports be completed and uploaded by the end of each
academic term.Experience using ONLINE technologies is required.—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Additional specific qualifications for Practicum (CHYS 2251, 3351, 3352,
4451)
Supervise a minimum of 12 practicum placement students which may be at
various levels (CHYS 2251, 3351, 3352, 4451) in a variety of settings in
the Halifax region as well as through Online Learning. Supervisory visits
occur in person, except in the case of online student placements, which
are supervised through ONLINE technologies and arranged individually.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, some sites may prefer online visits as
well. Supervisors should check with each site to determine their
preference. Supervisors will work under the direction of the practicum
coordinator for the Department of Child and Youth Study. Supervisors need
to be considerate of the needs of the placement sites. Placement lists are
tentative and can change based on varying student and practicum site
needs – flexibility is required for this position.
Applicants must provide the following:
1. A letter identifying the course or courses being applied for; a
description of how one’s academic and professional
qualifications/knowledge demonstrate the ability to undertake practicum
supervision.
2. An updated CV that identifies earned degrees, teaching experience,
relevant professional experience, and contact information for three
references.
3. The application package must be submitted as a single PDF document.
Those applying to teach multiple courses should do so in one package.
Practicum requirements will be in accordance with University and
Department of Child and Youth Study policies.Instructor evaluation will be conducted as outlined in the MSVU CUPE 3912
collective agreement.—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Chair of the Dept. of Child & Youth Study
Email: CHYS-Hiring@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 3/4/2025
———————————————-

——————————————–
Department/Faculty: Child & Youth Study
Course Name: Practicum III
Course Code: CHYS 3352 01

Academic Term: Summer Session I
Class Timetable: M-F 08:30AM – 04:30PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
—————————————————
Start Date: 5/5/2025
End Date: 6/20/2025
—————————————————
Qualifications:
Child and Youth Study students undertake practicum courses in a variety of
settings specific to infancy, childhood, adolescence, community sector,
and residential care. Placements are undertaken predominantly in the
Halifax region (100km radius of MSVU) and through Online Learning.  Prior
to the start of placements, supervisors attend an orientation meeting with
the Practicum Coordinator, as well as the mandatory meeting with their
students.  Supervisors must be available to attend the orientation and
mandatory student meetings. Additionally, supervisors will then host two
on-campus/online seminar meetings with their students. During the academic
terms, supervisors visit placement sites a minimum of three times to
observe and meet with students and their placement supervisors.In addition, supervisors respond to student inquiries between visits;
provide students with guidance on placement requirements; provide students
with feedback on practicum assignments; provide detailed feedback through
mid-term and final evaluations. Compensation for travel is based on
placement distance from the Mount and is within a 100km radius. Applicants
must have a graduate degree in Child and Youth Study, or a combination of
additional relevant degrees, and experience in the Child and Youth Study
field. Applicants must also have recent experience supervising practicum
students in a range of settings specific to infancy, childhood, and
adolescence and pertinent to fields of child and youth care/work.
Applicants must be available to undertake placement visits during the
daytime on a regular basis throughout the academic term*.*The academic term is as outlined in the Academic Calendar, regardless of
the actual days posted for practicum.  It is understood that practicum
evaluations and reports be completed and uploaded by the end of each
academic term.Experience using ONLINE technologies is required.—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Additional specific qualifications for Practicum (CHYS 2251, 3351, 3352,
4451)
Supervise a minimum of 12 practicum placement students which may be at
various levels (CHYS 2251, 3351, 3352, 4451) in a variety of settings in
the Halifax region as well as through Online Learning. Supervisory visits
occur in person, except in the case of online student placements, which
are supervised through ONLINE technologies and arranged individually.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, some sites may prefer online visits as
well. Supervisors should check with each site to determine their
preference. Supervisors will work under the direction of the practicum
coordinator for the Department of Child and Youth Study. Supervisors need
to be considerate of the needs of the placement sites. Placement lists are
tentative and can change based on varying student and practicum site
needs – flexibility is required for this position.
Applicants must provide the following:
1. A letter identifying the course or courses being applied for; a
description of how one’s academic and professional
qualifications/knowledge demonstrate the ability to undertake practicum
supervision.
2. An updated CV that identifies earned degrees, teaching experience,
relevant professional experience, and contact information for three
references.
3. The application package must be submitted as a single PDF document.
Those applying to teach multiple courses should do so in one package.
Practicum requirements will be in accordance with University and
Department of Child and Youth Study policies.Instructor evaluation will be conducted as outlined in the MSVU CUPE 3912
collective agreement.—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Chair of the Dept. of Child & Youth Study
Email: CHYS-Hiring@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 3/4/2025
——————————————-

———————————————
Department/Faculty: Child & Youth Study
Course Name: Practicum II
Course Code: CHYS 3351 01

Academic Term: Summer Session I
Class Timetable: M-F 08:30AM – 04:30PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
—————————————————
Start Date: 5/5/2025
End Date: 6/20/2025
—————————————————
Qualifications:
Child and Youth Study students undertake practicum courses in a variety of
settings specific to infancy, childhood, adolescence, community sector,
and residential care. Placements are undertaken predominantly in the
Halifax region (100km radius of MSVU) and through Online Learning.  Prior
to the start of placements, supervisors attend an orientation meeting with
the Practicum Coordinator, as well as the mandatory meeting with their
students.  Supervisors must be available to attend the orientation and
mandatory student meetings. Additionally, supervisors will then host two
on-campus/online seminar meetings with their students. During the academic
terms, supervisors visit placement sites a minimum of three times to
observe and meet with students and their placement supervisors.In addition, supervisors respond to student inquiries between visits;
provide students with guidance on placement requirements; provide students
with feedback on practicum assignments; provide detailed feedback through
mid-term and final evaluations. Compensation for travel is based on
placement distance from the Mount and is within a 100km radius. Applicants
must have a graduate degree in Child and Youth Study, or a combination of
additional relevant degrees, and experience in the Child and Youth Study
field. Applicants must also have recent experience supervising practicum
students in a range of settings specific to infancy, childhood, and
adolescence and pertinent to fields of child and youth care/work.
Applicants must be available to undertake placement visits during the
daytime on a regular basis throughout the academic term*.*The academic term is as outlined in the Academic Calendar, regardless of
the actual days posted for practicum.  It is understood that practicum
evaluations and reports be completed and uploaded by the end of each
academic term.Experience using ONLINE technologies is required.—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Additional specific qualifications for Practicum (CHYS 2251, 3351, 3352,
4451)
Supervise a minimum of 12 practicum placement students which may be at
various levels (CHYS 2251, 3351, 3352, 4451) in a variety of settings in
the Halifax region as well as through Online Learning. Supervisory visits
occur in person, except in the case of online student placements, which
are supervised through ONLINE technologies and arranged individually.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, some sites may prefer online visits as
well. Supervisors should check with each site to determine their
preference. Supervisors will work under the direction of the practicum
coordinator for the Department of Child and Youth Study. Supervisors need
to be considerate of the needs of the placement sites. Placement lists are
tentative and can change based on varying student and practicum site
needs – flexibility is required for this position.
Applicants must provide the following:
1. A letter identifying the course or courses being applied for; a
description of how one’s academic and professional
qualifications/knowledge demonstrate the ability to undertake practicum
supervision.
2. An updated CV that identifies earned degrees, teaching experience,
relevant professional experience, and contact information for three
references.
3. The application package must be submitted as a single PDF document.
Those applying to teach multiple courses should do so in one package.
Practicum requirements will be in accordance with University and
Department of Child and Youth Study policies.Instructor evaluation will be conducted as outlined in the MSVU CUPE 3912
collective agreement.—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Chair of the Dept. of Child & Youth Study
Email: CHYS-Hiring@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 3/4/2025
——————————————

———————————————
Department/Faculty: Child & Youth Study
Course Name: Practicum I – Early Childhood Setting
Course Code: CHYS 2251 01
Academic Term: Summer Session I
Class Timetable: M-F 08:30AM – 04:30PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
—————————————————
Start Date: 5/5/2025
End Date: 6/20/2025
—————————————————
Qualifications:
Child and Youth Study students undertake practicum courses in a variety of
settings specific to infancy, childhood, adolescence, community sector,
and residential care. Placements are undertaken predominantly in the
Halifax region (100km radius of MSVU) and through Online Learning.  Prior
to the start of placements, supervisors attend an orientation meeting with
the Practicum Coordinator, as well as the mandatory meeting with their
students.  Supervisors must be available to attend the orientation and
mandatory student meetings. Additionally, supervisors will then host two
on-campus/online seminar meetings with their students. During the academic
terms, supervisors visit placement sites a minimum of three times to
observe and meet with students and their placement supervisors.

In addition, supervisors respond to student inquiries between visits;
provide students with guidance on placement requirements; provide students
with feedback on practicum assignments; provide detailed feedback through
mid-term and final evaluations. Compensation for travel is based on
placement distance from the Mount and is within a 100km radius. Applicants
must have a graduate degree in Child and Youth Study, or a combination of
additional relevant degrees, and experience in the Child and Youth Study
field. Applicants must also have recent experience supervising practicum
students in a range of settings specific to infancy, childhood, and
adolescence and pertinent to fields of child and youth care/work.
Applicants must be available to undertake placement visits during the
daytime on a regular basis throughout the academic term*.

*The academic term is as outlined in the Academic Calendar, regardless of
the actual days posted for practicum.  It is understood that practicum
evaluations and reports be completed and uploaded by the end of each
academic term.

Experience using ONLINE technologies is required.

—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
Additional specific qualifications for Practicum (CHYS 2251, 3351, 3352,
4451)
Supervise a minimum of 12 practicum placement students which may be at
various levels (CHYS 2251, 3351, 3352, 4451) in a variety of settings in
the Halifax region as well as through Online Learning. Supervisory visits
occur in person, except in the case of online student placements, which
are supervised through ONLINE technologies and arranged individually.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, some sites may prefer online visits as
well. Supervisors should check with each site to determine their
preference. Supervisors will work under the direction of the practicum
coordinator for the Department of Child and Youth Study. Supervisors need
to be considerate of the needs of the placement sites. Placement lists are
tentative and can change based on varying student and practicum site
needs – flexibility is required for this position.
Applicants must provide the following:
1. A letter identifying the course or courses being applied for; a
description of how one’s academic and professional
qualifications/knowledge demonstrate the ability to undertake practicum
supervision.
2. An updated CV that identifies earned degrees, teaching experience,
relevant professional experience, and contact information for three
references.
3. The application package must be submitted as a single PDF document.
Those applying to teach multiple courses should do so in one package.
Practicum requirements will be in accordance with University and
Department of Child and Youth Study policies.

 

Instructor evaluation will be conducted as outlined in the MSVU CUPE 3912
collective agreement.—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Chair of the Dept. of Child & Youth Study
Email: CHYS-Hiring@msvu.caApplication deadline: 3/4/2025
———————————————

——————————————-
Department/Faculty: Child & Youth Study
Course Name: Methods of Research in Child and Youth Study
Course Code: CHYS 3311 18
Academic Term: Summer Session I
Class Timetable: MW 05:00PM – 07:00PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
—————————————————
Start Date: 5/5/2025
End Date: 6/20/2025
—————————————————
Qualifications:
This course is an introduction to research design and methodology with
applications to the field of child and youth study. Emphasis is placed on
the student’s ability to evaluate the quality and potential for
application of research in this field.

Applicants must have a graduate degree in Child and Youth Study, or a
field specifically related to course content (e.g., early childhood,
education, psychology, social work) including academic coursework in
research design and methodology. Applicants should also have relevant
research experience working with a variety of research methodologies and
their applications pertaining to the fields of child and youth study, as
well as previous experience teaching related coursework at the
undergraduate level.

 

—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
This is an online course offering.  Applicants must provide evidence of
successful experience using online and related technologies
(Blackboard/Collaborate; Moodle) teaching course content specific to the
advertised position. The University may hire an otherwise qualified
applicant conditional upon the applicant participating in additional
training through the MSVU Teaching and Learning Centre and Online Learning
(TLCOL) office to reach a level of competence before the course begins.Applicants must provide the following:1. A letter identifying the course or courses being applied for; a
description of how one’s academic and professional
qualifications/knowledge demonstrate the ability to teach the specified
course content; an explanation of how academic and professional knowledge
would be integrated into course content.2. An updated CV that identifies earned degrees, specific courses taught
(course number, name, and year taught) professional experience relevant to
the advertised position, and contact information for two references.3. Evidence of positive teaching performance specific to the advertised
position and fulfillment of workload responsibilities.4. Evidence of successful experience using online and related technologies
(Blackboard/Collaborate; Moodle) teaching course content specific to the
advertised position.The application package should be submitted as a single PDF document.
Those applying to teach multiple courses should do so in one package.

Course content and requirements will be in accordance with University and
Department of Child and Youth Study policies.  Instructors are required to
invigilate proctored tests and exams for students writing on campus

(mandatory for students within 100 kms of campus). Instructor evaluation

will be conducted as outlined in the MSVU CUPE 3912 collective agreement.

—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Chair of the Dept. of Child & Youth Study
Email: CHYS-Hiring@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 3/4/2025
————————————–

———————————————-
Department/Faculty: Child & Youth Study
Course Name: ECE: Cultural Responsive Pedagogy
Course Code: CHYS 2601 18
Academic Term: Summer Session I
Class Timetable: TTH 05:00PM – 07:00PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
—————————————————
Start Date: 5/5/2025
End Date: 6/20/2025
—————————————————
Qualifications:
This course is an exploration of how a culturally responsive pedagogical
approach during the early years can help to support antibias education.
Specifically, students will explore cultural responsiveness as it relates
to Indigenous, African Nova Scotian, Newcomer, Francophone, Acadian, and
2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Applicants must have a graduate degree in Child and Youth Study, or a
field specifically related to course content (e.g., Early Childhood
Education, Sociology) including graduate level courses related social
justice approaches and culturally responsive practices.  Applicants should
also have relevant professional experience in the course area (e.g.,
community-based practice) and knowledge of Anti-Bias Curriculum, and
Indigenous-Informed Approaches to teaching and learning.

—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
This is an online course offering.  Applicants must provide evidence of
successful experience using online and related technologies
(Blackboard/Collaborate; Moodle) teaching course content specific to the
advertised position. The University may hire an otherwise qualified
applicant conditional upon the applicant participating in additional
training through the MSVU Teaching and Learning Centre and Online Learning
(TLCOL) office to reach a level of competence before the course begins.

Applicants must provide the following:

1. A letter identifying the course or courses being applied for; a
description of how one’s academic and professional
qualifications/knowledge demonstrate the ability to teach the specified
course content; an explanation of how academic and professional knowledge
would be integrated into course content.

2. An updated CV that identifies earned degrees, specific courses taught
(course number, name, and year taught) professional experience relevant to
the advertised position, and contact information for two references.

3. Evidence of positive teaching performance specific to the advertised
position and fulfillment of workload responsibilities.

4. Evidence of successful experience using online and related technologies
(Blackboard/Collaborate; Moodle) teaching course content specific to the
advertised position.

The application package should be submitted as a single PDF document.
Those applying to teach multiple courses should do so in one package.

Course content and requirements will be in accordance with University and
Department of Child and Youth Study policies.  Instructors are required to
invigilate proctored tests and exams for students writing on campus
(mandatory for students within 100 kms of campus. Instructor evaluation
will be conducted as outlined in the MSVU CUPE 3912 collective agreement.

—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Chair of the Dept. of Child & Youth Study
Email: CHYS-Hiring@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 3/4/2025
——————————————

——————————————–
Department/Faculty: Child & Youth Study
Course Name: Essentials of Child and Youth Care Practice
Course Code: CHYS 1120 18
Academic Term: Summer Session I
Class Timetable: TTH 05:00PM – 07:00PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 5/5/2025
End Date: 6/20/2025
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Qualifications:
This course is an examination of the essential elements of professional
practice in the field of child and youth care. Students will examine the
concept of professionalism as it applies to child and youth care practice
together with a number of specific professional skills including
observations skills, interpersonal communication, problem-solving,
documentation and report writing.

Applicants must have a graduate degree, in Child and Youth Study or a
field specifically related to course content (e.g., child and youth work;
social work), including graduate level courses in child and adolescent
development. Applicants must also have relevant professional experience in
the course area (e.g., fields of child and youth care) as well as previous

experience teaching related course work at the undergraduate level.

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Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
This is an online course offering.  Applicants must provide evidence of
successful experience using online and related technologies
(Blackboard/Collaborate; Moodle) teaching course content specific to the
advertised position. The University may hire an otherwise qualified
applicant conditional upon the applicant participating in additional
training through the MSVU Teaching and Learning Centre and Online Learning
(TLCOL) office to reach a level of competence before the course begins.

Applicants must provide the following:

1. A letter identifying the course or courses being applied for; a
description of how one’s academic and professional
qualifications/knowledge demonstrate the ability to teach the specified
course content; an explanation of how academic and professional knowledge
would be integrated into course content.

2. An updated CV that identifies earned degrees, specific courses taught
(course number, name, and year taught) professional experience relevant to
the advertised position, and contact information for two references.

3. Evidence of positive teaching performance specific to the advertised
position and fulfillment of workload responsibilities.

4. Evidence of successful experience using online and related technologies
(Blackboard/Collaborate; Moodle) teaching course content specific to the
advertised position.

The application package should be submitted as a single PDF document.
Those applying to teach multiple courses should do so in one package.

Course content and requirements will be in accordance with University and
Department of Child and Youth Study policies.  Instructors are required to
invigilate proctored tests and exams for students writing on campus
(mandatory for students within 100 kms of campus. Instructor evaluation
will be conducted as outlined in the MSVU CUPE 3912 collective agreement.

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Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
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How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Chair of the Dept. of Child & Youth Study
Email: CHYS-Hiring@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 3/4/2025
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Department/Faculty: Child & Youth Study
Course Name: Introduction to Child and Youth Study
Course Code: CHYS 1110 18
Academic Term: Summer Session I
Class Timetable: MW 5:00PM – 7:00PM
Course Unit Value: 0.5
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Start Date: 5/5/2025
End Date: 6/20/2025
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Qualifications:
An introduction to child and youth study. Students will examine issues and
approaches of the field such as early childhood education, early and youth
intervention, child life, child and youth work. Emphasis will be on
developing student understanding of the scope and nature of the
discipline.

Applicants must have a graduate degree in Child and Youth Study, or a
field specifically related to course content (e.g., early years care,
youth work, child life, special needs intervention), including graduate
level courses related to social contexts of childhood and adolescence.
Applicants should also have relevant professional service experience in
the course area (e.g., early childhood programs, youth settings, child
and/or youth learning or intervention services), as well as previous
experience teaching related course work at the undergraduate level.

—————————————————
Duties: Preparation, teaching, student consultation, grading and marking,
distribution of student evaluation questionnaires, involvement in student
appeals, and other duties appropriate to the
appointment. —————————————————
Additional Duties:
This is an online course offering.  Applicants must provide evidence of
successful experience using online and related technologies
(Blackboard/Collaborate; Moodle) teaching course content specific to the
advertised position. The University may hire an otherwise qualified
applicant conditional upon the applicant participating in additional
training through the MSVU Teaching and Learning Centre and Online Learning
(TLCOL) office to reach a level of competence before the course begins.

Applicants must provide the following:

1. A letter identifying the course or courses being applied for; a
description of how one’s academic and professional
qualifications/knowledge demonstrate the ability to teach the specified
course content; an explanation of how academic and professional knowledge
would be integrated into course content.

2. An updated CV that identifies earned degrees, specific courses taught
(course number, name, and year taught) professional experience relevant to
the advertised position, and contact information for two references.

3. Evidence of positive teaching performance specific to the advertised
position and fulfillment of workload responsibilities.

4. Evidence of successful experience using online and related technologies
(Blackboard/Collaborate; Moodle) teaching course content specific to the
advertised position.

The application package should be submitted as a single PDF document.
Those applying to teach multiple courses should do so in one package.

Course content and requirements will be in accordance with University and
Department of Child and Youth Study policies.  Instructors are required to
invigilate proctored tests and exams for students writing on campus
(mandatory for students within 100 kms of campus. Instructor evaluation
will be conducted as outlined in the MSVU CUPE 3912 collective agreement.

—————————————————
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement
between Mount Saint Vincent University and CUPE 3912
—————————————————
How to apply: Send your application accompanied by curriculum vitae and
the names of three references to:
Department Chair: Chair of the Dept. of Child & Youth Study
Email: CHYS-Hiring@msvu.ca

Application deadline: 3/4/2025
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