Part-Time Professor Communication Foundations

Part-Time Professor - Communication Foundations
COMPETITION NO. PT-LS-57

AboutDurham College:
Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution thatsupports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing jobmarket. With a focus on experiential learning led by expert faculty throughfield placements applied research co-ops and other hands-on opportunities DCgrads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to theever-changing workforce.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning Durham College offers awide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines includingculinary management farming and horticulture business IT construction andtrades science and technology health care engineering social and communityservices media art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer145 programs including six bachelors degrees and 11apprenticeship programs tomore than 11000 full-time post-secondary and nearly3000 apprenticeship addition we have more than 16000 studentregistrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120000 alumnirepresent the college both locally and around the world.

DC hasan estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Regionand is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve bycontributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-beingthrough partnerships investments and collaboration.

Position Information :

Durham College is seeking an experiencedand motivated professional who shares our commitment to quality and studentsuccess. The Faculty of Liberal Studies requires apart-time professor to teach Communication Foundations courses in-person at theNorth Oshawa or Whitby campuses. Communication Foundations courses helpstudents develop and practice the fundamental skills and competencies necessaryto communicate in a variety of contexts in their chosen field of study.

Academicstarting wages are determined based on qualifications and years of relatedexperience. Upon hire the incumbent will receive a pay calculation todetermine their step placement within the pay range. Part-time professorswill be paid on the applicable wage grid which currently ranges from $80.62through $139.88 per teaching contact hour.

Please takespecial note : Part-time faculty teach up to 6 hours per week with variedschedules Monday through Thursday between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm and Fridaysbetween 8:00 am and 6:00 -time recruitmentis ongoing and is dependent on when courses are being taught and the need forfaculty to teach. Course assignments are based on scheduling andinstructional needs.

The responsibilities of Durham College Part-Time Professors include but are not limited to:

• Creating a positive learning environment that accommodates students diverse cultural and educational backgrounds experiences and individual learning styles;
  
• Utilizing principles of adult education to actively engage students in the learning process;
  
• Effectively using educational technologies to support learning manage and post grades and deliver hybrid and online courses;
  
• Developing curriculum that uses appropriate strategies and tools to assess student learning;
  
• Ensuring that course and program curriculum is current and relevant;
  
• Working independently and demonstrating initiative; and
  
• Working effectively with students the programteam and a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will meet or exceed the following qualifications:

• A relevant and completed Masters degree (relevant PhD is an asset). A professional designation is an asset.
  
• A minimum of four years of relevant work experience.
  
• A minimum of three years of recent teaching experience at the post-secondary level (either university or college). Teaching in and knowledge of Ontarios college system is a definite asset.
  
• Post-secondary teaching experience with a demonstrated understanding and application of Universal Design for Learning and current assessment methodologies is required. TESOL Certification and experience working with EAL learners is an asset.
  
• Experience participating in industry-led or community-based applied research is an asset.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to putting the student experience first.
  
• Demonstrated use of current technologies to support student learning and the management of grades.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including students faculty support staff administrators and community stakeholders.

Please apply below by submitting your coverletter and resume to the online portal. This is an ongoing posting for futurepart-time teaching opportunities. Competition number PT-LS-57.

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Durham College invites applications from all qualified individuals. Durham is committed to fostering workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in alternate format; require communication supports; an accommodation in applying for a posting and/or if you are selected for an interview please contact our Human Resources (HR) department and an HR assistant will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank you for your interest in employment with Durham College however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Land Acknowledgement
Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and through the treaty process share the lands on which we live learn teach and prosper today.

Required Experience:

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