Part-Time Lecturer, Cooperative Education Courses for Graduate Programs in Biotechnology (Toronto)

Northeastern University; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Toronto seeks candidates to teach graduate courses on cooperative education and career development. In this role, you will engage students in practical experiences while helping them develop essential skills. You should have a Master's degree and at least 2 years of teaching experience. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, and tuition assistance. The role is contingent on departmental needs and student enrollment, primarily conducting classes on-site.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• 2+ years teaching experience required.
• Work in experiential learning or career services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses on cooperative education and career development.
• Help students connect theoretical learning with practical experience.
• Guide students in portfolio development and professional skills.

Job description

About the Opportunity

Teach graduate courses relating to cooperative education and career development. Courses designed to provide a forum for students to critically analyze and reflect on the relationship between theoretical learning and their field experience. In conjunction with this course, students complete a cooperative education placement to gain practical experience. Students are asked to investigate the challenges, opportunities, standards and implications of their career interests by looking through the lens of the organization that provides their work placement. Students are expected to design a portfolio that demonstrates their career applying leadership principles to practical situations, networking to increase post graduate opportunities, professional presentation skills, business etiquette, cultural communication and personal branding, 12-14 week course begin every semester with starts in September and January. Positions are available contingent upon enrollment, funding and departmental needs.

The Cooperative Education Program at the College of Science. Course assignment and instruction for this posting will be for the Cooperative Education division of the College of Science which serves students who want to gain practical work experience during the course of their degree program. These courses are designed for students who meet eligibility criteria and are participating in short term practical work experiences (internships and co‑ops) that are relevant to their vision and skill level.

Course content includes areas such as: self‑assessment, industry analysis and research, interviewing and academic course of study.

Courses to be taught primarily on‑ground. Courses begin January and June. Positions are available contingent upon enrollment, funding and departmental needs.

Qualifications

Master’s degree required. Work in experiential learning, career services or related field preferred. 2+ years teaching experience required. Online teaching experience desirable. Applicants with industry experience in Biotechnology or Life Sciences not required but a plus.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement‑as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range

The per credit rate is $2,208 – $2,885