Part-time Faculty, Public Relations - Kitchener, Canada - Conestoga College

Conestoga College

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Kitchener, Canada

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Requisition Details

Job Title:

Part-time Faculty, Public Relations

Requisition #:

23-727

Campus:

Doon

Department:

School of Business

Hours/Week:

3-6

Posting Date:

Friday, May 19, 2023

Closing Date:

Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST

Vacancy Type:

Academic - Part-time

Academic Part-time Position

Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education.

Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry and workforce needs, and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.

The School of Business is currently seeking qualified professionals to teach courses part-time starting Fall 2023 in the Public Relations and Public Relations - Integrated Communications programs.

Part-time faculty must be available to teach three to six hours per week. Classes are typically scheduled within college hours of operation, Monday to Saturday between 8:00am and 10:00pm.
In some instances, classes will be scheduled outside of this time frame and may include Sunday. Teaching and college-related activities may be on-site or online via remote delivery as required.

Responsibilities:

Ensure student awareness of course objectives, instructional approach, and evaluation systems
Carry out regularly scheduled instruction according to the format prescribed for the course, including online, classroom, and computerassisted lab lessons
Evaluate student progress/achievement, assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the students' work within the assigned course, and maintain records as required
Support students in the use of eConestoga, the learning management system (D2L), as well as maintain course materials within this system
Create and maintain a positive learning environment which supports the diversity of students' cultures, educational backgrounds, and learning styles
Collaborate and build relations with other program faculty

Qualifications:

Undergraduate Degree in a Public Relations or related discipline required, Master's Degree or Ph. D preferred
Minimum of three years of relevant industry experience
Post secondary teaching experience would be an asset
Experience with curriculum development is an asset
Knowledge and experience of computer systems (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) and educational technologies (e.g. D2L, Zoom) is an asset
Strong leadership and teaching skills with a strong commitment to academic excellence and student success
Excellent organizational, presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
Previous adult or postsecondary level technical teaching experience is an asset

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