Learning Specialist (Chemistry and Math)

Durham; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham College seeks a Learning Specialist (Chemistry and Math) for Oshawa, with travel to Whitby. The role is full-time, 35 hours/week, delivering one-to-one tutoring, small-group sessions, and workshops through SALS, to reinforce course content and learning strategies.

The candidate will collaborate with faculty, ASC, and advisors, develop materials for the LMS, and support student success across disciplines. Travel between campuses is required.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree in Chemistry or related field is required.
• Three years of post-secondary academic support or teaching experience.
• Experience with adult learners and group instruction is required.
• Knowledge of evidence-based teaching, metacognition, and learning strategies.
• Willingness to travel between Oshawa and Whitby campuses.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one academic support and small-group tutorials in Chemistry and Math.
• Deliver SALS workshops and StartStrong sessions as required.
• Develop and update resources on the college LMS and associated platforms.
• Collaborate with faculty, ASC, and student advisors to support learner success.
• Monitor and log analytics for appointments and workshops in Banner.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and placement students.
• Lead new initiatives to enhance student learning strategies and outcomes.
• Assist in campus events and participate in committees as requested.

Skills

Chemistry

Math

Student support

Teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

LMS

Zoom

D2L

OneDrive

Job description

Learning Specialist (Chemistry and Math)

Learning Specialist (Chemistry and Math)
COMPETITION NO. SS26-44

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: Less than 12 months position with annual summerlayoff (see page 77 of support staff collective agreement)
Payband: Band J;Starting Rate: $44.48; Four Year Rate: $51.40
Department: Student Academic Learning Services
Hours: 35 hours per week (1) one hour lunch; Mon - Fri (8:30 am - 4:30 pm)
Reporting To: Associate Director, Test Centre & SALS
Campus Location: Oshawa (with travel to Whitbycampus)
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 Chemistry and Math. Services may be delivered in-personand/or remotely through an online platform. The incumbent will work with theacademic faculties, faculty and the and Support Centre (ASC), among others, toactively 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 others such as ASC, faculty, andtheir student advisor. The incumbent will have a working knowledge of the OntarioHuman Rights Code, FIPPA and Institutional policies, and possess acollaborative support philosophy and the ability to apply evidence-basedteaching and learning strategies when working with students.

• Assessindividual student needs and provide academic support as required insubject specific areas to support course materials/learning (ex. Chemistry andMath).
  
• Deliver small group tutorials andworkshops on subject specific topics and study/learning skills usingtechniques grounded in metacognition and the science of learning.
  
• Use collaborative coaching techniquesand evidence-based strategies to advise students in planning academic orcourse goals, setting timelines and preparing an action plan for how theywill achieve their own academic success.
  
• Deliver SALS workshops in the StartStrong program, during SALS Essentials, and as required throughout theyear as requested by management/administration.
  
• Recruitand train volunteers, work study and placement students in SALS asrequired or requested by management.
  
• MarketSALS services by developing and delivering academic school and classorientations, and liaising with faculty, the Student Development Officeand the ASC.
  
• Track and log appointment, tutorial and workshop statistics in Banner.
  
• Obtain student consent, as required and appropriate, for communication with ASC, faculty, Health Centre, and Student Advisors to collaborate on academic supports for student success plans.
  
• Develop,update, and maintain SALS webpage and SALS ONLINE module(s) usingprinciples of UDL, EDI, metacognition and the science of learning.
  
• Use teaching technology (ex. iPads,digital writing tablets, laptops), apps and/or software/online platforms(ex. Zoom, MS Teams, D2L, OneDrive) and creation software (ex. MS OfficeSuite, Adobe Creative Cloud)
  
• Workwith students to develop and review individual, outcomes-based learningplans grounded in evidence-based strategies.
  
• Research,create and update resources in a variety of formats (workshops, tipsheets, user guides, and other resources).
  
• Liaisewith DC faculty, program coordinators, and student advisors to determineand develop plan(s) to address student learning strategies needs in theareas of Chemistryand Math to reinforce course content/subject matter and/oreffective discipline specific learning strategies.
  
• Propose, plan and lead new initiativesand/or projects to support student academic success.
  
• Participatein campus events (ex. Open House) and on campus committees as interestedor requested by administration.
  
• Support the SALS team with other dutiesas assigned.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of four-year degree in a relevant academic field such as Chemistry or related is required. A BEd. or MEd. would be considered an asset.
  
• A minimum of three (3) years work experience providing academic support in a post-secondary environment or teaching is required.
  
• Must have experience supporting or teaching adult learners and speaking to large and small groups.
  
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing presentations and digital learning resources; knowledge of evidence-based teaching and learning strategies, the science of learning, and metacognitive practices.
  
• Student focused and able to guide and foster self-directed learning and study strategies.
  
• Knowledge of current coaching practices, learning strategy implementation and industry/field experience in the subject area would be considered assets.
  
• Reliable travel between Oshawa and Whitby campuses is required.

Durham College invites applications from all qualified individuals. Durham is committed to fostering workplace diversity, and, provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in alternate format; require communication supports; an accommodation in applying for a posting and/or if you are selected for an interview, please contact our Human Resources (HR) department and an HR assistant will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank you for your interest in employment with Durham College however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Land Acknowledgement
Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.