Part Time faculty - Skilled Trades

Confederation College; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Ontario is seeking a part-time faculty member for Skilled Trades. The role involves designing and delivering courses, engaging students in both traditional and distance settings, and contributing to program development. Candidates must have a Certificate of Qualification in a related discipline and teaching experience. This position offers up to 6 hours per week and encourages applications from individuals with a commitment to educational equity.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Certificate of Qualification in a discipline related to the subject matter to be taught.
• Expertise and progressively responsible experience in the applicable discipline.
• Expertise in both stand-up delivery and distributed learning.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver courses and/or labs.
• Evaluate student progress and achievement using a variety of evaluative tools.
• Contribute to the regular and ongoing development of the School’s programs.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Engagement in student success

Education

Certificate of Qualification in relevant discipline

Master's degree in appropriate discipline

Job description

Overview

Position Information

Position Title: Part Time faculty - Skilled Trades
Posting Type: Temporary
End Date (if applicable):
Position Number: P99002
Job Type: Part-Time
Location / Campus:
Position Reports to: Associate Dean - Trades

Position Summary: In keeping with our strategic plan commitment to fostering Access and Success, Community Prosperity and Institutional Excellence, we encourage applications from persons of Indigenous ancestry. In accordance with Confederation College’s core values of respect, caring and openness we are committed to providing our current and future employees with a workplace that is safe, healthy and fair. As such we are fragrance free, fully accessible and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact Human Resources Services at [phone] to make appropriate arrangements.

Program Areas

• Carpentry / Renovation
• Motive Power – Automotive
• Motive Power – Heavy Equipment
• Electrician
• Industrial Millwright
• Welding

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver courses and / or labs;
• Engage students in the classroom and lab environment, in both traditional classroom settings and through distance delivery, ensuring learner awareness of curriculum, their academic progression and evaluation of learning;
• Provide a learning environment that makes effective use of available resources while incorporating a variety of teaching and learning strategies to meet various learning styles;
• Evaluate student progress and achievement using a variety of evaluative tools;
• Actively contribute to and care about our student success;
• Assist, advise, coach and mentor students with course choices, career possibilities and opportunities to continue their education at an advanced level;
• Contribute to the regular and ongoing development of the School’s programs; and
• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Job Requirements

A detailed description of responsibilities per the classification definition of Professor is available in the Academic Collective Agreement (http://www.thecouncil.on.ca/). This position involves up to 36 weeks of assigned contact per academic year and may be in any of three semesters at the College’s discretion and may include weekend work. Candidates must possess the following :

• Completion of a Certificate of Qualification in a discipline related to the subject matter to be taught;
• Expertise and progressively responsible experience in the applicable discipline;
• Expertise in both stand-up delivery and distributed learning

The preferred candidate will have :

• A degree (Master’s level preferred) in an appropriate discipline or a degree in Education or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Teaching or training experience at the postsecondary or corporate level;
• Knowledge of and / or experience working with First Nations, Metis and / or Inuit communities, with a focus on those in the College’s catchment area;
• Knowledge of and / or experience teaching or working with International students / colleagues representative of our student population;
• A commitment to education equity to teach diverse student populations and work with colleagues or clients from various backgrounds;
• Proven ability to excel in a team environment and a demonstrated commitment to life-long learning;
• Curriculum and / or program development experience is desirable, including innovative classroom presentation techniques; and
• Additional experience in alternate delivery strategies, student success strategies, academic advising, adult learning theories, and educational applications of computer technologies.

Additional experience in some of the following areas would be an asset :

The successful applicant will be required to submit a criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening prior to commencement of employment.

Position Details

Hours of Work: Up to 6 hrs / week - PT Faculty

Shift Type: Contract

Open Date: 06 / 29 / 2023

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant: This is a general call out for individuals that have extensive experience in the trades and are interested in applying that experience in the classroom to help others learn. Contract faculty can teach one course a week or multiple courses. If you are looking for a part time job that is rewarding and challenging please consider applying.