Wlic - Ol/mb 200 : Communication Skills for - Brantford, Canada - Wilfrid Laurier University

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Date:
Jun 3, 2023


Location:
Brantford, CA


Company:
Wilfrid Laurier University


Faculty/Academic Area:
Wilfrid Laurier Intl College (WLIC)


Department:
N/A


Campus:
Brantford


Employee Group:

WLUFA

Requisition ID:6415


Position Title:
WLIC - OL/MB 200 : Communication Skills for Leadership (Winter 2024)


Faculty/Academic Area:
Wilfrid Laurier International College


About Wilfrid Laurier International College (WLIC)


Wilfrid Laurier International College's programs and approach to teaching offer international students the opportunity to be fully prepared for university studies and have a smooth transition to Wilfrid Laurier University.

Our comprehensive programming, both academic and extracurricular, allows students to explore and navigate their own personal journey to success. Through HyFlex programming in many of our courses we aim provide maximum flexibility to students from across the globe.

Located on the Brantford campus, Wilfrid Laurier International College (WLIC) was established by Navitas in 2020.

Navitas is a global higher education provider specializing in pathway programs providing international students with the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in a Canadian post-secondary educational setting.

WLIC welcomes international students from across the world to complete a first year of study to qualify for their undergraduate program of choice at Laurier.

Upon completion of ten courses and with the attainment of the required CGPA, WLIC students transfer into second year at Laurier in their chosen pathway.

The undergraduate courses that students take at WLIC are Laurier courses taught by Laurier selected instructors.


Term:
Winter 2024 (January - April 30, 2024)


Days/Times:

Winter schedule - Teaching timeslots: 8:30am - 12:30pm; 1:30pm - 5:30pm; or 6:30pm - 10:30pm (day of week and time scheduled in consultation with CTF and in consideration of teaching schedule at WLU).


There is no reading week in the WLIC term:
each term consists of 12 consecutive weeks of teaching immediately followed by a 1 week final exam period

Campus:
Brantford
- (
Hyflex; In Person)


Hours per week/Hours Total: 4-hour teaching blocks, one day per week.


Anticipated Class Size:


Posted on:
June 2, 2023


Posting ends:
June 17, 2023


Position Summary:
Communication skills are probably the single most important skill required to be successful in any type of relationship.

This course will provide an introduction to research and theories in the field of Interpersonal Communications and how this information relates to individuals in contemporary society.

In addition, the course focuses on building and enhancing your knowledge in the kinds of communications skills that employers expect.

Cross-listed with MB200.

  • This course has multiple sections and a common course outline. This course will be coordinated. All instructors will be required to follow a proposed course outline.
Course Delivery


WLIC offers this course with a HyFlex mode of delivery, which provides flexibility to students who may need to access the course remotely due to travel interruption or personal emergencies.

The HyFlex approach enables the instructor to simultaneously engage in-person and remote learners, in pedagogically innovative ways, via live streaming on Zoom in technology-enabled classrooms.

HyFlex delivery is expected for all 48 contact hours of course instruction. Courses are delivered in 4-hour teaching blocks at specific times to accommodate different regional time zones.

The 4-hour teaching model in small classes is fundamental to allow for relationship building amongst students and the instructor as well as providing time to embed vital study skills.

Instructors will be required to deliver course content synchronously.

Applicants will be asked to demonstrate (via teaching dossier and interview) knowledge of best practices for the HyFlex delivery and management of courses; including, but not limited to:

  • Providing engaging and interactive course instruction simultaneously to both in-person and remote learners, including best practices for assessments in HyFlex courses.
  • Use course management system tools to communicate with students and to foster and support a collaborative online learning community with and between students in the course.
  • Provide timely and constructive feedback on student work.
  • Respond to student academic and course administration inquiries in a timely manner and refer students to technical support or student support when appropriate.
  • Support academic integrity in the creation and administration of assignments, tests, and exams in an online environment.
Applicants who have taught this course at Laurier are preferred.


For more information, please visit:

  • WLIC Resource Page

Qualifications - Required: Master's, PhD (or equivalent degree) preferred


Qualifications - Discipline:Degree must be in a Leaders
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