2627-176 - Faculty, Social Services - Kingstec Campus

Jobbe; Kentville; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) invites applications for a Continuing Full-time Position in the Faculty of Social Services at Kingstec Campus, Kentville, NS. The appointment commences approximately October 12, 2026, with an application deadline of September 17, 2026.

The successful candidate will teach Social Services theory and practice, design diverse learning experiences, ensure health and safety in classrooms and labs, and deliver online or blended instruction using Brightspace and

Qualifications

• Minimum education: relevant undergraduate or graduate degree in Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services/Social Services.
• Five years (FT-equivalent) of recent related occupational experience in Human Services.
• Familiar with MS Office and email; comfortable in a digital environment.
• Experience liaising with business and industry; able to engage partners.
• Able to deliver online/blended learning using various platforms and course management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide theoretical and practical instruction in the Social Services program.
• Collaboratively design and deliver diverse learning experiences; assess and evaluate students using flexible teaching practices and technologies such as Brightspace.
• Maintain safety practices in classroom, shops, and labs.
• Stay current with industry practices and develop online/blended teaching skills; may require weekends/evenings.
• Support academic and career advisement, participate on committees, assist with curriculum development and work placements; liaise with industry; represent the College as required.

Skills

Equity & Inclusion

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Team building

Lifelong learning

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate degree in Psychology or Sociology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Brightspace LMS

Multimedia platforms

Job description

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The Opportunity
Faculty - Social Services
Education
Kingstec Campus
Kentville, Nova Scotia
School of Health and Human Services
Continuing Full-time Position: Commencing approximately October 12, 2026
Application deadline is 11:59PM, September 17, 2026
Competition No. 2627-176
The salary scale for NSCC Faculty is based on steps that range from $81,760.18- $104,267.58. New Faculty may receive up to a maximum of five steps for relevant occupational experience and may receive up to an additional four steps for full-time equivalent years of instructional experience (instructional experience is defined as teaching post-secondary). The maximum a new Faculty can expect to receive is nine steps or $97,388.02.

What you'll do

ResponsibilitiesAs a member of the School of Health and Human Services faculty team, you will:

• Provide theoretical and practical instruction in the Social Services program.
• Collaboratively design and deliver educational experiences for a diverse group of learners. This will include preparation, instruction, assessment, and evaluation of students using a broad range of flexible teaching and learning practices and technologies such as Learning Management Systems (e.g., Brightspace) and classroom technology.
• Ensure health and safety practices and procedures are followed in your classroom, shops, and labs.
• Maintain currency with the latest industry practices relevant to your program and to continually develop your understanding of 21st century teaching and learning practices. This position may involve different delivery modalities (e.g., in-class, online, blended online/in-class), off-site instruction and alternate work hours such as weekends and evenings.
• Related duties include but are not limited to academic and career advisement, participating on committees, program marketing, curriculum revision/development through collaborative practice within faculty working groups, supporting, and monitoring work placements, liaising with business and industry, representing the College as required and upholding NSCC policies and procedures.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a relevant undergraduate or graduate degree in Psychology, Sociology, or a Human Services or Social Services field. Strong coursework in Psychology, Sociology, and/or Counselling is an asset.
• You have a minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in the Human Services field.
• Work experience in the addictions outreach field will be considered an asset. You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and e-mail.
• You have demonstrated experience liaising with business and industry in your field.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in support of an exceptional student experience, including multi-media technologies and a variety of platforms that will engage students in online and blended learning.
• Ideally, you have related experience in delivery of educational programs or training to adults.
• Occupational experience that includes experience in providing performance feedback will be considered an asset.
• You have knowledge and experience in applying WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety and occupation-specific safety practices.
• You are comfortable using multi-media technologies and a variety of platforms that will serve to engage students in online and blended learning capacities. The ability to teach effectively in an online/blended environment which includes building knowledge of best practices for the delivery and management of courses deliveredwhole or in part online, using a course management system to communicate with students and to foster and support a collaborative online learning community with and between students will be an important factor in your success. Candidates who do not have previous online/blended teaching experience must be open to and willing to participate in training for this delivery model.

Relevant Skills And Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism
• You possess excellent presentation skills and can facilitate content effectively and engagingly to a variety of audiences
• You are known for your superior interpersonal skills and can manage interpersonal relationships and issues effectively
• Your superb team building skills will enable you to develop a positive classroom dynamic and productive collegial relationships
• Your commitment to excellence, to life-long learning and to community involvement make you an ideal candidate for Faculty at NSCC

A Little Bit About Us

Nova Scotia Community College

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Mi'kmaq, Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

NSCC is organized into six campus regions and one stand-alone campus. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCC's commitment to accessible, high-quality education across the province.

• Eastern Region: Includes Pictou Campus, Strait Area Campus, and Wagmatcook Learning Centre
• Northern Region: Includes Truro Campus, Cumberland Campus, and Amherst Learning Centre
• Metro Region: Includes Akerley Campus and IT Campus
• Southwest Region: Includes Lunenburg, Shelburne, Burridge Campuses, and Digby Learning Centre
• Valley Region: Includes Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)
• Sydney Waterfront and eCampus Region: Includes Sydney Waterfront Campus and eCampus

Stand-Alone Campus

• Ivany Campus

Are you interested?

Work With Us

As a condition of employment, Faculty at NSCC must complete a part-time adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status, all probationary, full or part-time Faculty of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Faculty whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Jaclynn Kelly, HR & Talent Consultant at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here: Employee Workplace Accommodations Policy | NSCC

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.