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Sessional Professor - Skilled Trades (Regional Communities)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is a general call out for individuals that have extensive experience in Skilled Trades and are interested in applying that experience in the classroom to help others learn. Contract faculty can teach one course a week or multiple courses. If you are looking for a part time job that is rewarding and challenging please consider applying.

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Sessional Professor - Skilled Trades (Regional Communities)
Posting Type Temporary
End Date (if applicable)
Position Number M98953
Job Type Sessional
Location/Campus
Position Reports to Associate Dean - Workforce Development
Position Summary

In keeping with our strategic plan commitment to fostering Access and Success, Community Prosperity and Institutional Excellence, we encourage applications from persons of Indigenous ancestry. In accordance with Confederation College’s core values of respect, caring and openness we are committed to providing our current and future employees with a workplace that is safe, healthy and fair. As such we are fragrance free, fully accessible and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact Human Resources Services at (807) 475-6148 to make appropriate arrangements.

Class Definition
Job Details
This posting is designed to attract applicants for potential upcoming sessional positions with Workforce Development in the area of skilled trades. Successful candidates will be expected to do the following:

  • Innovate, develop and deliver courses and labs related to pre-trades courses;
  • Engage students in the classroom and lab environment, ensuring learner awareness of curriculum and evaluation of learning;
  • Provide a learning environment that makes effective use of available resources based on the cooperative learning theory while incorporating a variety of teaching and learning strategies to meet various learning styles;
  • Evaluate student progress and achievement;
  • Actively contribute to student success;
  • Assist, advise, coach and mentor students with course choices, career possibilities and opportunities to continue their education at the advanced degree level;
  • Lead, participate in and contribute to special events, consultative committees and program and course curriculum design and revisions;
  • Champion the development of customized training and educational programs in collaboration with public and private sector partners; and
  • Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Job Requirements

A detailed description of responsibilities per the classification definition of Professor is available in the Academic Collective Agreement (http://www.thecouncil.on.ca/). This position involves up to 36 weeks of assigned contact per academic year and may be in any of three semesters at the College’s discretion and may include weekend work.

Candidates must possess the following:
  • A valid Certificate of Qualification in a specified area of Skilled Trades
  • A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in a leadership role including experience related to supervision of apprentices, students or trainees
  • Expertise and progressively responsible experience in the applicable disciplines;
  • Thorough knowledge of current safety standards;
  • Expertise and progressively responsible experience in their trade, apprenticeship model and modular training; and
  • A commitment to education equity to teach diverse student populations and work with colleagues or clients from various backgrounds.
The preferred candidate will have:
  • Experience working in a First Nation community;
  • The ability to maintain and develop community, industry and government contacts;
  • Previous teaching or training experience at a postsecondary level;
  • A current professional affiliation;
  • Proven ability to excel in a team environment and a demonstrated commitment to life-long learning;
  • Previous experience including innovative classroom presentation techniques;
  • A degree or diploma in Education and/or expertise in both stand-up delivery and distributed learning; and
  • A Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline or in Education.
Additional experience in some of the following areas would be an asset:
Alternative delivery strategies, student success strategies, academic advising, adult learning theories, and educational applications of computer technologies.
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The successful applicant will be required to submit a criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening prior to commencement of employment. 


 

In keeping with our strategic plan commitment to fostering Access and Success, Community Prosperity and Institutional Excellence, we encourage applications from persons of Indigenous ancestry.

Position Details

Hours of Work
Hours of Work
Shift Type
Contract Duration (if applicable) 3 months
Type of Position Sessional Professor
Posting Number AC-24-29P
Open Date 01/09/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
This is a general call out for individuals that have extensive experience in Skilled Trades and are interested in applying that experience in the classroom to help others learn. Contract faculty can teach one course a week or multiple courses. If you are looking for a part time job that is rewarding and challenging please consider applying.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://confederationcollege.peopleadmin.ca/postings/4699

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