Professor, Millwright Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

Cambrian College in Ontario is seeking instructors for part-time teaching opportunities in the Millwright Apprenticeship program. Reporting to the Associate Dean, the incumbent will deliver courses using a mix of teaching, learning and assessment strategies tailored to adult learners.

The role includes updating curricula, developing learning outcomes, creating inclusive learning environments, mentoring apprentices, and assessing progress.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary teaching experience is an asset.
• Mentoring Apprentices in diverse industrial settings.
• Commitment to lifelong learning in the field.
• Ability to teach in-person, remotely or hybrid.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Advanced computer literacy and use of learning tools.

Responsibilities

• Teaches the course using best practices and adult education principles.
• Builds on syllabus and course materials for current, relevant content.
• Ensures curricula reflect best practices in the discipline.
• Creates an inclusive learning environment for diverse backgrounds.
• Develops learning outcomes and delivery strategies aligned to program goals.
• Assesses student progress and provides timely feedback.
• Develops multimedia materials and uses educational technologies.
• Liais es with internal/external partners for collaboration.
• Uses the LMS to support learner outcomes.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring Apprentices

Communication

Collaboration

Curriculum Development

Adaptability

Education

Licensed Industrial Mechanic (433a)

Construction Millwright (426a)

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

This posting is in anticipation of current and future part-time teaching opportunities this academic year. Reporting to the Associate Dean, in the school of Applied Sciences, Skills and Technology, the incumbent facilitates the delivery of the Millwright Apprenticeship 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

• Licensed Industrial Mechanic (433a) or Construction Millwright (426a)
• RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Mentoring Apprentices in diverse industrial Settings.
• Post‑secondary teaching experience is 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