Full-Time Professor, Developmental Services Worker

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 79,000 - 136,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology in Ottawa is seeking a Professor for the Developmental Services Worker program. The role focuses on designing and delivering courses, integrating educational technologies, and creating a learning environment that supports student success.

The position emphasizes safe medication administration, person-centered care, and adherence to consent and disability rights, with opportunities for hybrid/online teaching and ongoing curriculum renewal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Disability Studies or Health Sciences with a Diploma in Developmental Services Worker.
• Masters in Disabilities Studies or Health Sciences is an asset.
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience, preferably in a postsecondary setting.
• Minimum 5 years direct experience with people with disabilities with medication administration.
• Knowledge of pharmacology and medication classifications, including dosage calculations.
• Knowledge of informed consent to treatment legislation and its application.
• Ability to teach health-related topics to developmental disabilities.
• Experience with educational technologies and hybrid/online curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Design, revise, and update courses with stakeholders and advisors.
• Teach assigned courses and ensure clear learning outcomes and evaluation methods.
• Provide academic leadership, mentor instructors, and participate in curriculum development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Educational technology usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Disability Studies or Health Sciences

Diploma in Developmental Services Worker

Master’s degree in Disabilities Studies/Health Sciences

Tools

Educational technologies

Learning management systems (LMS)

Job description

Job Details

Please note: If you are a current Algonquin College employee, apply to this job via the Workday application. Department: Community Studies Position Type: Full-Time Academic Salary Range: Scheduled 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: October 31, 2026 Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Land acknowledgement

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 to 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, Community Studies, the Professor, is 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; 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 maintain awareness of emerging trends and practices related to teaching and learning in higher education; modeling the College values – Caring. Learning. Integrity. Respect.

The Developmental Services Worker (DSW) Program is seeking a professor with a strong foundation in developmental services, formal education or training in health sciences, and demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in pharmacology, human anatomy and physiology, and medication administration. The professor will prepare students to apply health‑related knowledge and practical skills within the professional role and responsibilities of a Developmental Services Worker. Teaching will emphasize safe medication administration, person‑centred approaches, informed consent, individual autonomy and the rights of people with disabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Disability Studies or a Health Sciences related degree plus a diploma in Developmental Services Worker.
• A Masters degree in Disabilities Studies/Health Sciences or a related field would be an asset.
• Minimum 2 (two) years of teaching experience, or equivalent, preferably in a postsecondary setting.
• Minimum 5 (five) years practical experience working with people with disabilities in settings that provide direct full support services with medically fragile individuals, including the administration of medication.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology and medication classifications, including dosage calculations.
• Knowledge of informed consent to treatment legislation and principles, with the ability to teach its application when supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge on supporting the health and well‑being of individuals with developmental disabilities, including person‑centered, rights‑based, and inclusive approaches.
• Ability to teach students to apply current federal and provincial legislation to define the roles and responsibilities of Developmental Services Workers and other health care professionals within interdisciplinary teams.
• 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.
• Highly effective communication, presentation, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• 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.
• 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.

What Makes Algonquin College a Great Place to Work

We offer competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans designed to support your well‑being. Eligibility for benefits vary by position.

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.

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).

How we use AI in hiring: Algonquin College uses artificial intelligence technology to assist in screening and assessing applicants and their applications, while ensuring that all processes respect and uphold the provisions of applicable collective agreements above all else.

Accessibility: 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.

While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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