Learning Specialist Academic Writing & Language

Durham; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham College is seeking a Learning Specialist in Academic Writing & Language to support students with one-to-one tutoring, small group sessions, and workshops. The role focuses on academic writing and language development, delivered in-person at Oshawa/Whitby campuses and via online platforms.

Responsibilities include developing learning materials on the college LMS, coordinating with SALS and faculty, and implementing evidence-based teaching strategies to enhance student success and

Qualifications

• Academic writing expertise in a higher-education setting.
• Ability to support language development and academic skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual student needs and provide academic support as required in subject specific areas to support course materials/learning (e.g. academic writing).
• Deliver small group tutorials and workshops on subject-specific topics and study/learning skills using techniques grounded in metacognition and the science of learning.
• Use collaborative coaching techniques and evidence-based strategies to advise students in planning academic or course goals, setting timelines and preparing an action plan for how they will achieve their own academic success.
• Deliver SALS workshops in the Start Strong program, during SALS Essentials, and as required throughout the year as requested by management

Skills

Academic writing

Language support

One-to-one tutoring

Small group tutorials

Workshop delivery

LMS familiarity

Job description

Learning Specialist Academic Writing & Language

Learning Specialist Academic Writing & Language
COMPETITION NO. SS26-51

AboutDurham College:
Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution thatsupports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing jobmarket. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, throughfield placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DCgrads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to theever-changing workforce.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers awide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, includingculinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction andtrades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and communityservices, media, art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer145 programs – including six bachelor’s degrees and 11apprenticeship programs – tomore than 11,000 full-time post-secondary and nearly3,000 apprenticeship students. In addition, we have more than 16,000 studentregistrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120,000 alumnirepresent the college, both locally and around the world.

DC hasan estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Regionand is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve bycontributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-beingthrough partnerships, investments and collaboration.

Position Information :

Full-time SupportStaff Position Opportunity
Payband: Band J;Starting Rate: $44.48; Four Year Rate: $51.40
Department: Student Academic Learning Services (SALS)
Hours: 35 hours per week (1) one hour lunch; Mon – Fri (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
Reporting To: Associate Director, SALS and Test Centre
Campus Location: Oshawa and Whitby
Vacancy Status:Existing vacancy

Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbentsupports students by providing one-to-one academic support, small grouptutorials, and workshops to current students to reinforce, clarify and supportcourse content, and learning strategies. The incumbent will have a subjectspecialty focus in academic writing and language support. Services may bedelivered in-person and/or through an online platform. The incumbent will workwith the academic Faculties, faculty and Access and Support Centre (ASC), amongothers, to actively communicate and align available SALS supports, anticipate studentneeds, and determine the supports that will enhance student success and improveretention. The incumbent works independently within, and as part of, a team toproblem solve in an unpredictable and fast-paced environment. They have thetechnical skills to monitor the SALS computer lab, and take initiative todevelop subject support materials on the college Learning Management System(LMS). In addition, the incumbent will propose and lead new projects asdetermined by need and innovation, and may be requested to perform other dutiesthat support the team and the department. The incumbent may coach students tosupport academic success and program progression by developing learning successplans in collaboration with the student and other supports on campus. Theincumbent will have a working knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code, FIPPAand Institutional policies, and possess a collaborative support philosophy andthe ability to apply evidence-based teaching and learning strategies whenworking with students. In addition, they will:

• Assess individual student needs and provide academic support as required in subject specific areas to support course materials/learning (e.g. academic writing).
  
• Deliver small group tutorials and workshops on subject-specific topics and study/learning skills using techniques grounded in metacognition and the science of learning.
  
• Use collaborative coaching techniques and evidence-based strategies to advise students in planning academic or course goals, setting timelines and preparing an action plan for how they will achieve their own academic success.
  
• Deliver SALS workshops in the Start Strong program, during SALS Essentials, and as required throughout the year as requested by management