Fleet School Full-time Instructor - Halifax, Canada - Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University

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Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Full time

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Employment Type

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience ($80,000 to $90,000 per annum).

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About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading researchintensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purposedriven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Deliver course content according to the schedule provided by the Naval Fleet School and in accordance with Master Lesson Plans (MLPs) provided by the Naval Fleet School.
Develop supplementary materials and activities for the delivery of MLPs, including PowerPoints, videos, handouts, experiments and other experiential learning activities.
Develop formative and summative assessments (quizzes, assignments, projects, experiments) to gauge student progress in and mastery of course learning outcomes as well as develop and implement a course grading scheme that aligns with the Naval Fleet School requirements.
Grade assessments, complete student reports (progress and final). Identify students experiencing learning or behavioural challenges in a timely manner to the designated Naval Fleet School personnel and the Associate Director.
Provide student support before and after class as required, including oneonone or small group tutoring, students who are finding their courses challenging to improve their learning and success rates.
Assist and mentor new Part-Time Instructors. Develop and deliver professional development workshops to Part-Time Instructors.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work inperson onsite at CFB Halifax and on campus.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated passion for teaching and learning and an understanding of the different ways that students learn.
A strong understanding of the principles of adult education, acquired either through experience or through an adult teaching and learning qualification.
Strong communication (presentation, verbal and written) skills.
Demonstrated ability to create engaging supplementary materials.
Proven organizational, time management and prioritization skills with proven attention to detail.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of individuals.

Assets

Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience with educational technologies, including learning management systems, video and audio software, and presentation software.

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Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

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