Reporting to the Associate Dean - Business and Creative Industries, with in-person classes, the part-time Professor will facilitate the delivery of courses within the Paralegal program, incorporating a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies, which are designed to successfully meet the needs of learners.
- 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 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
- Minimum of a Paralegal Diploma or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D)
- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- Minimum 3 years practice experience as a Lawyer or Paralegal
- Minimum of 1 year teaching experience is preferred
- 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" Learning Management 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
- Experience training others