Prairie College in Three Hills, Alberta is hiring a Faculty Member (Education). This position will start in July 2026 or as negotiated

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach a full-time load of twenty-four credit hours each academic year, with the primary instructional area in education. Serve as program director in the newly created Bachelor of Education program (pending Ministry approval), providing primary leadership in the development of philosophy, rationale, and curriculum. Program director responsibilities are equal to a course load equivalent of 3 credits. Act as primary liaison between Prairie College and Education Alberta. Mentor and disciple students in the Bachelor of Education program. Advise and assist program students in finding career choices. Maintain and establish relationships between Prairie and placement sites. Remain current in academic field through research and scholarship. Participate in Academic Council meetings and responsibilities. Participate in faculty meetings and responsibilities, including committees as assigned. Participate in designated areas of co-curricular life as mutually agreed on with the Academic Dean.

Job Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS: Mission: Knowledge of and commitment to Prairie’s mission, vision, core values, statement of faith, and Community Covenant. Church: Mature Christian character along with an understanding of and commitment to the local church. Gifting/Calling: Primary vocation is teaching. Evident love for teaching in a post-secondary environment in the field of education. Senses a calling to fulfill this vocation at Prairie. Education: A PhD in education or equivalent. Experience: Two or more years of successful post-secondary teaching experience preferred. Ministry: Significant experience in the field of education at the K-6 level. English Language: Excellent knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including composition and grammar. Team attitude: Must have the ability to work in and contribute to a team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Experience in Christian post-secondary education. Excellent teaching skills or capacity in a post-secondary classroom setting. Passionate about preparing college students enrolled in a broad span of biblical, ministry and vocational programs for ministry and work. Committed to the spiritual formation and Christian practice of students. Actively committed to scholarly work and growth. Understanding of academic rigor appropriate to post-secondary education. Broad and deep knowledge of the academic discipline of education, including and understanding of fundamentals of pedagogy and policies related to teaching in Canada. Ability and skill to relate well to college-age students.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports to the Academic Dean.

Please submit your completed application form: https://www.prairie.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Application-Form-2025-10.pdf to hr@prairie.edu