Online Course Facilitators - Kingston, Canada - St. Lawrence College

St. Lawrence College

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Kingston, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job ID:
ACAD-INV-PT-23/24-005

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Location:Tri-Campus

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Deadline:April 17, 2023

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Job Type:Faculty

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Start Date: Immediately

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Department:SLC+
Continuing Education

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Duration:Part-Time

Duties:

Current Opportunities:

Taxation 1 (CSSL68)
This is an introductory course to federal income tax in a Canadian setting. Students will gain an understanding of the underlying objectives and principles of income taxation. Topics include employment income, business income, income from property, investment income and capital gains. Personal tax returns for individuals will be completed both manually and using a tax preparation software program.

Food System Trends and Policy in Canada Today (CSSL33)
The production, processing and consumption of food are at the core of many local and global issues.

World hunger, malnutrition, genetically modified seeds, access to markets for new farmers and human nutrition are just a few of the issues that are prevalent in today's society.

Policies have a major impact on all of the dimensions of these issues.

Although policies have attempted to address various food issues, there is a broad consensus that food policy lacks effectiveness on several fronts.

This course will introduce you to the various elements, concepts, and key issues in the field of Food Policy.

It will help you understand the complexity of formulating and implementing policies as well as gain the practical skills to critically analyze food policies and programs.

This will be accomplished by examining various Canadian and international food policies and programs.

Food Security and Food Justice in Canada (CSSL28)

Between Farm and Table:
Local Food Businesses and Cooperatives (CSSL31)
This course will offer you an exploration of the plethora of local-food enterprises emerging across Canada. You will examine innovative models such as cooperatives, non-profit partnerships, and social-enterprise models.

You will also look at how more conventional businesses, such as grocery-store retailers, restaurants, and food processors, are incorporating local-food options.

Throughout the course modules, you will investigate the what, how, and why of local-food business and its infrastructure.

You will:

explore definitions and models; survey the historical and socio-economic context; and comprehend the mandate of and the business development of these enterprises within local-food systems.

In addition, you will develop creative and practical assignments on the development of food businesses in your area.

From field to factory to storage room to fork, this course will trace what is necessary to create a strong, vibrant, socially just - yet profitable - local food system.

Qualifications:

Education / Certification / Designation:

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION / DESIGNATION:

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Educations Specific to the position: A Master's degree in the related discipline and possess sufficient content knowledge to respond to student inquiries.

Teaching experience using a Learning Management System (preferably Blackboard) and other digital learning tools.
Teaching experience at the postsecondary level or experience in adult instructions techniques and practice using principles of andragogy and curriculum design experience will be required.
A demonstrated practice supporting a diversity of learners.
A proven track record of lifelong learning.
A demonstrated commitment to putting "students first".
A global mindset and intercultural knowledge and competence to teach in a global environment including international students is required.

Salary & Terms:

Salary and Terms:
Hourly Salary Range will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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Start Date: Immediately

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Posted Date:April 10, 2023

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Closing Date:April
17, :00 p.m.)