Part-time Professor- Social Service Worker

Durham College; Oshawa; Presencial; CAD 15 000 - 24 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Durham College is seeking a part-time Professor to teach in the Social Service Worker program. Courses include SOCI 1208, SSWK 1102, and SSWK 1201, with assignments based on scheduling needs.

Ideal candidates hold an undergrad in Social Work (Master’s preferred) and have at least five years of relevant experience, plus post-secondary teaching experience and commitment to student success. Compensation is on the wage grid for teaching hours.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of recent relevant work experience.
• Post-secondary teaching experience and understanding of UDL and assessment methods.
• Experience in industry-led or community-based applied research is a plus.
• Commitment to student experience and use of current technologies to support learning.

Responsabilidades

• Create a positive learning environment accommodating diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
• Apply adult education principles to engage students.
• Utilize educational technologies to support learning and manage grades; deliver hybrid/online courses.
• Develop current curriculum using effective assessment strategies.
• Ensure curriculum is up-to-date and relevant.
• Work independently and show initiative; collaborate with program team and external stakeholders.

Conhecimentos

Teaching experience

UDL

Educational technologies

Lifelong learning

Stakeholder collaboration

Ontario college system understanding

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master’s degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Part‑time Professor- Social Service Worker

COMPETITION NO. PT-SCS-22

AboutDurham College:

Durham College (DC) is a leading post‑secondary institution with a clear purpose: transforming lives, building careers, and enriching communities.

We prepare students to thrive in a rapidly changing world of work through innovative, hands‑on and industry-connected learning. From co‑ops and field placements to applied research and other experiential opportunities, DC students develop the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to make an immediate impact in their careers and communities.

Known for future‑focused, innovative teaching and strong connections to industry, DC offers a diverse range of market‑driven programs designed to respond to evolving workforce needs. Our programs span business, information technology, engineering, construction and skilled trades, health care, science and technology, culinary, hospitality and horticulture, social and community services, and media, art and design.

Across our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, DC offers 145 programs, including eight degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs, serving nearly 11,000 full‑time post‑secondary and 2,800 apprenticeship students. We also support lifelong learning through more than 18,000 registrations in professional and part‑time learning, while our community of more than 125,000 alumni is making an impact locally and around the world.

Our impact extends well beyond our campuses. DC contributes more than $913 million annually to Durham Region’s economy. Remaining community‑connected, DC works closely with employers, industry, and partners to strengthen our communities and create new opportunities. We are committed to embedding sustainability in the way we learn, work, and contribute to the communities we serve.

At DC, employees are at the heart of that impact. As a people‑centred college, our culture is grounded in our values of collaboration, diversity and inclusion, excellence, innovation, integrity, respect and social responsibility. Together, we are creating exceptional learning experiences, supporting student success, and helping to shape a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future.

Position Information

Durham College is seeking an experienced and motivated professional who shares our commitment to quality and student success. The Faculty of Social and Community Services requires a part‑time professor with a degree in Social Work or a related specialty to teach in the Social Service Worker program.

The following courses are available for delivery:

• SOCI 1208 – Diversity & Cultural Humility
• SSWK 1102 – Interviewing & Counselling Skills I
• SSWK 1201 – Interviewing & Counselling Skills II

Part‑time faculty teach up to 6 hours per week with varied schedules Monday through Thursday between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm and Fridays between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm. Part‑time recruitment is ongoing and is dependent on when courses are being taught and the need for faculty to teach. Course assignments are based on scheduling and instructional needs.

Academic starting wages are determined based on qualifications and years of related experience. Upon hire, the incumbent will receive a pay calculation to determine their ‘step’ placement within the pay range. Part‑time professors will be paid on the applicable wage grid, which currently ranges from $80.62 through $139.88 per teaching contact hour.

For more information about the different courses available, please look at the link to our Faculty: https://durhamcollege.ca/academic-faculties/faculty-of-social-community-services.

Theresponsibilities of Durham College Part‑time Professors include, but are not limited to:

• Creating a positive learning environment that accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles;
• Utilizing principles of adult education to actively engage students in the learning process;
• Effectively using educational technologies to support learning, manage and post grades, and deliver hybrid and on‑line courses;
• Developing curriculum that uses appropriate strategies and tools to assess student learning;
• Ensuring that course and program curriculum is current and relevant;
• Working independently and demonstrating initiative; and
• Working effectively with students, the program team, and a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will meet or exceed the following qualifications:

• Must hold an undergraduate degree in Social Work or a relevant specialty; a Master’s degree is preferred. A professional designation is an asset.
• A minimum of five years of recent (within the past three years) and relevant work experience.
• Teaching experience at the post‑secondary level with a demonstrated understanding and application of UDL and current assessment methodologies.
• Experience participating in industry‑led or community‑based applied research is an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to putting the student experience first.
• Demonstrated use of current technologies to support student learning and the management of grades.
• Proven track record of life‑long learning.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including students, faculty, support staff, administrators and community stakeholders.
• Understanding of the Ontario college system.

Job Competition remains open until filled. Competition number PT-SCS-22.

Contact Us

T:905.721.3073 [e-mail]

C Wing, Second Floor - 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, ON

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.