Professor, Justice Studies

LOYALIST COLLEGE; Belleville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrian College in Belleville, Ontario invites applications for a Professor in Justice Studies. The role focuses on delivering diverse teaching methods, coordinating courses, and providing academic leadership and counselling to learners.

Collaboration with college partners and ongoing faculty development are emphasized. Applicants should have a relevant Bachelor's degree, with a Master's degree and post-secondary teaching experience considered assets.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience in psychology, criminology, or related social sciences.
• Demonstrated knowledge of competency-based adult education.
• Experience in crime scene management and interviewing, investigation and evidence handling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Justice Studies courses using diverse teaching strategies.
• Coordinate courses/programs and contribute to program development.
• Provide academic leadership and counselling to students.
• Engage in scholarship of teaching and learning and applied research.
• Participate in program reviews and community/college collaborations.

Skills

Teaching delivery

Curriculum development

Academic counselling

Interprofessional education (IPE)

Communication

Collaboration

Instructional design

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Criminology, Criminal Justice or related social science

Master's degree (asset)

Post-secondary teaching experience (asset)

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Reporting to the Associate Dean, Human and Justice Studies, the incumbent facilitates the delivery of the Justice Studies program. The incumbent will incorporate a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies that are designed to meet the needs of learners. In addition, the Professor will have the opportunity to provide academic leadership in the coordination of courses and/or programs in accordance with the collective agreement and College procedures.

• Implements a range of delivery strategies, which complements the varied learning styles represented in a current college classroom and encourages a cooperative learning climate, incorporating evidence- based practice and best practice guidelines to engage and support learners
• Develops and implements course learning outcomes and assessment strategies, ensuring that they reflect program goals
• Defines, evaluates and validates learning outcomes for courses and programs, ensuring that students are aware of relevant learning outcomes, strategies and assessment techniques
• Participates in the scholarship of teaching and learning and applied research
• Supports student progress in assigned courses through individual tutorial and academic counselling
• Engages in ongoing faculty development opportunities and effectively liaises with colleagues and other College and community partners to maintain a collaborative and relevant learning environment
• Contributes to program development by participating in the Provincial Program Review processes and maintenance of the program accountability portfolio
• Assists in program awareness and program recruitment activities
• Assists with the creation and supervision of student field placements as assigned
• Incorporates appropriate technological tools that support the learning environment
• Implements a range of delivery strategies to foster an inclusive learning environment

• A relevant combination of education and experience normally acquired through aBachelor's degree in Psychology, Criminology, Criminal Justice or related social science; and a minimum 8 years recent experience working in the criminal justice system with at least 5 years of of recent and relevant field experience in law enforcement and/or security.
• Master's degree in a related field is an asset
• Post-secondary teaching experience an asset.
• Strong knowledge of competency based adult education.
• Demonstrated experience in crime scene management
• Demonstrated experience in interviewing, investigation, evidence collection and preservation
• Competence in digital forensic investigations is an asset
• Demonstrated experience teaching, coaching, or developing and delivering professional training
• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian criminal law, court procedures, and contemporary law enforcement practices
• Knowledge and experience with stakeholder engagement, consultation, and communication.
• Advocate of interprofessional education (IPE) with a demonstrated track record of developing IPE curriculum and activities, an asset.
• Excellent grounding in best practice and emerging, knowledge, skills and attitudes in the field
• A proven commitment to achieving and developing excellence in others
• A commitment to life-long learning in the field
• A proven ability to work within a collaborative environment, demonstrating flexibility
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• 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 skills, conflict and stress management, and resiliency
• Experience developing, delivering and evaluating appropriate curriculum an asset.