Professor, Artificial Intellegence and Data Science

Cambrian College; Belleville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrian College invites applications for a teaching role delivering the Artificial Intelligence and Data Science program. The incumbent will utilize adult education techniques, develop curricula, and assess student progress within a collaborative environment.

The position requires post-secondary teaching experience, strong communication, and the ability to teach in-person, remotely, or in hybrid formats. Collaboration with partners and use of canvas-based tools are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in CS or related field.
• Industry AI/ML, software testing, DevOps, cloud, data science experience.
• Post-secondary teaching experience is an asset.
• Commitment to lifelong learning in the field.
• Ability to teach in-person, remotely or hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Teaches the course using best practices and adult education principles.
• Builds on course material based on the outline for current and future use.
• Ensures curricula are current and reflect best practices.
• Creates an effective learning environment for diverse learners.
• Develops learning outcomes and delivery strategies to support program goals.
• Assesses student achievement and provides feedback and tutoring.
• Develops multimedia materials and uses educational technologies.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to enhance learning.
• Uses the learning management system to support learner outcomes.

Skills

Adult education

Curriculum development

Student tutoring

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

LMS familiarity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Reportingtothe Associate Dean, Business and Creative Industries, the incumbent facilitates the delivery of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Science program. The incumbent will incorporate a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies that are designed to meet the needs of learners.

• Teaches the course using best practices and adult education principles
• Builds on developments syllabus and course material, based on the course outline and the existing teaching materials, which becomes part of the course teaching material used by future faculty
• Ensures that course curricula are current, relevant, and reflective of best practices within the relevant professional/program disciplines
• Creates an effective environment for learning which accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles
• Develops and implements course learning outcomes and alternative delivery strategies, ensuring that they support and reflect program goals
• Assures that students are aware of all relevant learning outcomes, learning strategies and assessment techniques
• Assesses student achievement of learning outcomes and supports student progress through individual tutoring, academic counselling, and timely feedback
• Develops multi-media materials and alternative delivery strategies, and incorporates appropriate educational technologies into the learning process
• Liaises effectively with internal and external partners to create and maintain a collaborative and relevant learning environment
• Uses the learning management system to support learner outcomes

• Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Computer Science or related.
• Industry experience in AI,ML, software testing, DevOps, cloud and AI deployment and/or data science.
• Previous curriculum development experience is an asset.
• Post-secondary teaching experience.
• A proven commitment to achieving and developing excellence in others
• A commitment to lifelong learning in the field
• A proven ability to work within a collaborative environment, demonstrating flexibility
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Advanced computer literacy and a demonstrated willingness to acquire and use learning tools (such as Loyalist’s “Canvas” System) commensurate with departmental requirements
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and problem-solving, conflict and stress management skills
• Experience developing, delivering, and evaluating curriculum is an asset
• Experience facilitating learning at the post-secondary/adult level demonstrating a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning is a strong asset
• Ability to teach in-person, remotely or hybrid delivery