Senior Specialist, Field Placement and Education (Criminology)

uOttawa | Carrières - Careers; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a Senior Specialist in Field Placement and Education, where you will play a pivotal role in coordinating internship activities for criminology students. This position involves planning and organizing academic and administrative tasks to enhance student learning and success. You will also design and teach courses, manage internship processes, and collaborate with faculty to bridge practical training with theoretical knowledge. If you are passionate about education and have a strong background in criminology, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students' careers.

Qualifications

• Graduate studies and experience in criminology are essential.
• Bilingualism in French and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internship activities and provide training for students.
• Design and teach courses related to practical training.

Skills

Criminology knowledge

Teaching experience

Strategic planning

Organizational skills

Bilingualism (French and English)

Interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Problem-solving skills

Education

Graduate studies in Criminology

Job description

Senior Specialist, Field Placement and Education (Criminology)

Apply locations: Ottawa, ON Main Campus

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 5 Days Ago

Job requisition id: JR20017

Job Type: Employee

Duration in Months: N/A

Job Family: Career and Employment

# of Open Positions: 1

Faculty/Service - Department: Field Placement and Education

Campus: Main Campus

Union Affiliation: SSUO

Date Posted: December 20, 2024

Applications must be received BEFORE: January 12, 2025

Hours per week: 35

Salary Grade: SSUO Grade 11

Salary Range: $87272.00 - $110239.00

Position Purpose: Coordinate all internship activities (including teaching integration seminars), practical training and administrative activities to provide a first-class learning program and ensure student retention and success in the Department of Criminology.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Plan and organize administrative and academic activities related to the practicum program and propose modifications to improve practical training.
• Design and teach theory courses related to practical training to ensure analysis of professional practices.
• Prepare and offer information sessions, group meetings with students and supervisors, follow-up meetings and recognition activities.
• Manage all stages of the internship preparation, matching and completion process.
• Identify, select and evaluate internships to ensure quality according to Criminology Department criteria.
• Train and coach supervisors and community representatives.
• Provide training and support to students for practical training and evaluation measures.
• Design and implement communication strategies to inform students about the internship program.
• Collaborate with professors to promote strong links between practical training and theoretical teachings.

What you will bring:

• Sound theoretical and practical knowledge of criminology usually acquired through graduate studies and several years of experience in the field.
• In-depth knowledge of community, institutional and public organizations in the field of criminal justice.
• Experience in strategic planning to manage internships.
• Experience in designing and teaching university courses.
• Ability to analyze and identify students' needs.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to speak in public and prepare presentations.
• Experience in writing in both official languages.
• Excellent bilingualism - French and English (oral and written).

Key Competencies at uOttawa:

• Planning: Organize actions or events to realize objectives.
• Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and proactivity.
• Client Service Orientation: Anticipate and identify needs of clients.
• Teamwork and Cooperation: Work well with team members to reach common goals.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is committed to employment equity.

Note: The hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement related to the union affiliation noted above.

If this is a front-line position, selected candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher in their second official language.