Full-Time Professor, Automotive Service Technician/Motive Power Technician

Algonquin College; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Algonquin College in Ottawa is seeking a Professor to teach courses within the Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship and Motive Power Technician Diploma programs. The role is within the Apprenticeship Training, Automotive and Mechanical Trades department, focusing on delivering high-quality learning experiences.

The position requires teaching experience and industry knowledge, with opportunities for curriculum development, hybrid/online delivery, and academic leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in a postsecondary setting.
• Minimum 5 years of practical experience related to the field of study.
• 310S Automotive Service Technician Red Seal.
• Electrical Vehicle experience is an asset.
• Experience with hybrid and online curriculum development is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design, revision and updating of courses with input from program staff and employers.
• Deliver regularly scheduled instruction in Fall/Winter/Summer terms.
• Provide tutoring and academic advising to students.
• Create learning environments that leverage available resources and educational technologies.
• Evaluate student progress and overall achievement in assigned courses.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

310S Automotive Service Technician Red Seal

Tools

Educational technologies

Job description

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Department

Apprenticeship Training, Automotive and Mechanical Trades

Position Type

Full-Time Academic

Salary Range

Sc** heduled Weekly Hours:

44

Anticipated Start Date

December 14, 2026

Length of Contract

N/A

Posting Information

Employees who are internal candidates, as defined by the Academic Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.

Posting Closing Date

November 11, 2026

Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Land Acknowledgment

Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description

Salary Range: $78,696 to $136,427 per annum (effective October 1st, 2026), established in terms of relevant educational qualifications and experience. The College also offers a complete range of fringe benefits.

Under the direction of the Chair, Apprentice Training Automotive and Mechanical Trades, the Professor will be required to teach courses in the Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship and Motive Power Technician Diploma programs. In Apprentice Training Automotive and Mechanical Trades department. The Professor will be responsible for facilitating and guiding learning and providing an effective learning environment for all students.

The professional responsibilities include:

The design/revision/updating of courses, including:

• consulting with program and course administrators and other faculty members, advisory committees and a variety of potential employers and students
• defining learning outcomes and evaluating and validating these outcomes
• specifying and approving learning approaches, necessary resources, etc.
• incorporating educational technologies to meet the learning needs of 21st Century students
• reviewing and revising curriculum and participating in professional development activities during non-teaching periods

The teaching of assigned courses, including:

• delivery of regularly scheduled instruction in the Fall, Winter, or Summer terms in home department or across departments
• ensuring student awareness of course learning outcomes and evaluation techniques
• providing tutoring and academic advising for students both in and out of class
• providing a learning environment which makes effective use of available resources including educational technologies
• evaluating student progress/achievement and assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the student’s work within assigned courses
• the development and creation of a learning environment that is conducive to success for all students

The provision of academic leadership, including:

• providing guidance to students, to instructors, and to part-time professors relative to the professor’s teaching assignments
• Coordinator duties in the Spring term
• participating in the work of curriculum and other consultative committees, and departmental/faculty meetings
• liaising with community members, engaging in program, Department, School or Faculty, and College promotion
• remaining current in the field of study and maintaining awareness of emerging trends and practices related to teaching and learning in higher education
• modeling the College values – Caring. Learning. Integrity. Respect.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience, or equivalent, preferably in a postsecondary setting;
• Minimum 5 years’ practical experience related to the field of study;
• 310S Automotive Service Technician Red Seal;
• Electrical Vehicle experience is considered an asset;
• Demonstrated knowledge of student success strategies in a postsecondary setting;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of educational technologies; experience in the development and delivery of hybrid and online curriculum is considered an asset;
• Demonstrated provision of academic leadership is considered a strong asset. Examples include but are not limited to providing guidance to colleagues and instructors, being actively involved in curriculum development or program renewal, participating in continued efforts to improve the quality of instruction offered to learners, and serving as program coordinator, academic advisor or curriculum administrator;
• Demonstrated commitment to continued learning in teaching and curriculum development is considered a strong asset. Examples include, but are not limited to, completion of training programs, participating at teaching and learning conferences, and/or more extensive training such as the Teaching Adult Lifelong Learners certificate program or other postsecondary programs in education;
• Highly effective communication, presentation, and organizational skills;
• Demonstrated skill in Algonquin College’s preferred teaching competencies as set out in the Professor of the 21st Century document: http://www.algonquincollege.com/pd/professor-of-the-21st-century/;
• Evidence of commitment to the success of all learners.

Algonquin College operates programs on a 12-month basis; faculty may be assigned accordingly.

This position is subject to the terms of the Academic Collective Agreement:

ANNOTATED VERSION (algonquincollege.com)

Why Join Algonquin College?

• Compensation: Many roles offer a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans designed to support your well-being. Eligibility for benefits vary by position. Benefits | Careers

• Learning and Development Opportunities: Access to training, tuition assistance programs (Algonquin College Courses and Degree Completion), certifications, workshops, and professional courses that allow you to grow and advance in your career. About Us | Employee Learning and Development. Availability depends on role and employment status

• Company Culture : Our values of caring, learning, integrity, and respect define how we interact with one another. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment. Algonquin College has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025 and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity for 2024

• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA): We are proud to be the first Ontario college to implement an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion policy, fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected and valued. Affinity Group Conversation Communities | Inclusion & Diversity & Truth and Reconciliation

• Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. Select positions are eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the College’s Flexible Work Arrangement Policy https://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/ (subject to change).

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Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and culturally respectful workplace. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of racialized groups, and individuals from diverse communities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail]. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.