Professor, Customs Border Services

Cambrian College; Belleville; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambrian College is seeking instructors for part-time teaching opportunities in this academic year. The role involves delivering the Customs Border Services program and using diverse teaching methods and technologies to meet learner needs.

Requirements include a CBSA Officer Induction Program, a Baccalaureate Degree in a related field, and prior CBSA experience. Teaching experience and strong communication skills are assets for this position.

Qualifications

• A Baccalaureate Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Science or a related discipline required.
• Minimum completion of the Canada Border Service Agency Officer Induction Program required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of CBSA Border Services Officer experience required.
• Post-secondary teaching experience an asset.
• Advanced computer literacy and willingness to use learning tools (Canvas) commensurate with departmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teaches the course using best practices and adult education principles.
• Builds on developments syllabus and course material based on the course outline and existing teaching materials.
• Ensures curricula are current and reflect best practices in the discipline.
• Creates an effective learning environment accommodating diverse learners.
• Develops and implements course learning outcomes and delivery strategies.
• Assesses student achievement and provides feedback.

Skills

Adult education principles

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Criminal Justice or Social Science

Canada Border Service Agency Officer Induction Program

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

This posting is in anticipation of current and future part-time teaching opportunities this academic year. Reportingtothe Associate Dean, Human and Justice Studies, the incumbent facilitates the delivery of the Customs Border Services 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

• A Baccalaureate Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Science or a related discipline required
• Minimum completion of the Canada Border Service Agency Officer Induction Program required
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent CBSA Border Services Officer experience is required
• Post‑secondary teaching experience an asset.
• 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