Professor, Skilled Trades for Plumbing Programs (Part-time)

Njoyn; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks passionate individuals to join their faculty team in delivering practical and theoretical plumbing courses. The role involves creating a dynamic learning environment that respects diverse backgrounds while ensuring that course content is current and reflective of best practices. Candidates will be responsible for tutoring, evaluating student progress, and developing innovative educational materials. This part-time faculty position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of students in the plumbing field, fostering an inclusive and supportive atmosphere for learning.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience as a plumber in the field.
• Mastery of current materials, tools/equipment, and industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course curriculum in classroom and/or online settings.
• Evaluate student progress and develop appropriate assessment strategies.
• Create multi-media materials for hybrid learning.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Adaptability

Education

Licensed Plumber (Trade Code 306A)

G2 or G1 Gas Technician license

Formal studies in adult or higher education

Tools

Learning Management Systems (D2L)

Job description

Sheridan is looking for outstanding individuals to join our faculty team. The successful candidate will teach a range of practical skills and theoretical courses to students who are registered in the various plumbing and related programs, listed below, in the School of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship:

• Mechanical Techniques – Plumbing (1-Year Certificate)
• Plumbing Technician (2-Year Diploma)
• Dual Credit Plumbing (Secondary School Students)
• Gas Technician 3 courses

Courses offered in these programs can be found here: academics.sheridancollege.ca/programs/plumbing-technician/courses

To view course outlines, visit: www.sheridancollege.ca/academics/programs-and-courses/course-outline-search.aspx

Sheridan professors are responsible for developing an effective learning environment for students while respecting their diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering course curriculum in classroom and/or online, which includes ensuring student awareness of course objectives, approach and evaluation techniques;
• Ensuring that course curricula are current, relevant and reflective of best practices, changes in the building code, and updates to occupational health and safety regulations;
• Tutoring and academic counselling of students, while evaluating student progress/achievement and assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the students’ work within assigned courses;
• Defining, evaluating and validating learning outcomes and designing appropriate strategies and tools for assessing student learning;
• Developing multi-media materials and alternative delivery strategies in support of the hybrid platform of Sheridan’s plumbing programs, and incorporating appropriate educational technologies into the learning process for an immersive online learning experience for students;
• Attending periodic faculty meetings;
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

About You

You have a passion for sharing your knowledge with others and contributing to the advancement of your field.

You respect equity and diversity and value participating in and creating safe and inclusive environments at work and in the community.

You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working as part of a team.

You are an agile individual with an ability to respond and adapt to change while using your problem-solving skills to most appropriately and effectively support each student’s unique needs.

You are excited to learn to use new technology, software and applications to teach effectively in today’s digital age.

The successful candidate(s) will also meet the following qualifications:

• Licensed Plumber (Trade Code 306A) in good standing with the Ontario College of Trades OR Interprovincial Red Seal Plumber;
• G2 or G1 Gas Technician license;
• 5 years experience as a plumber in the field;
• Availability to teach daytime, evenings and/or weekends;
• Ontario Water Works Association certification in installation and testing of Back Flow Devices would be an asset (B64 legislation);
• Applicants must demonstrate mastery of current materials, tools/equipment and industry practices;
• Must have in-depth knowledge in, experience with interpreting and applying Section 7 of the Ontario Building Code;
• Formal studies in adult or higher education an asset;
• Experience with Learning Management Systems, especially the D2L platform, is an asset;
• Experience in teaching and curriculum development at the post-secondary level or equivalent experience as a trainer in industry preferred;
• Network of contacts with other professionals and companies in the plumbing industry.

Who We Are

Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future, charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.

Other Details

Faculty/Department: Faculty of Applied Science and Technology
Campus Location: Davis (May be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Hybrid Position | On-site at least 50% of the hours/week
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Salary Range: Based on relevant educational qualifications and experience
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm; Saturdays, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Flexibility is required between these days and hours)
Start Date: Spring 2025
Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.

Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Sheridan is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources.