Junior Instructor - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

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London, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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About Western:

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.

We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us:

Outreach & Recruitment - Western Engineering Outreach

Western Engineering Outreach (WEO), now in its 32nd year, is a non-profit, student run organization within the Faculty of Engineering that strives to increase the awareness of engineering, science and technology amongst young people in London and the surrounding communities.

Through elementary school workshops, community programming and summer camp programs, WEO reaches out to the community at large to promote engineering, and thus Western Engineering.

Additionally, WEO offers specialized programming to reach underrepresented groups in engineering including females, Indigenous students, and those coming from at-risk communities.

Responsibilities:

This position supports the spring and summer programs of Western Engineering Outreach to provide community outreach and engagement to youth, community partners and teachers in the London & Middlesex Community.

Western Engineering Outreach provides a pathway for youth to experience Western Engineering firsthand and start their journey to potentially becoming future students at Western University.

The Junior Instructor will provide entry level support to ongoing services in the areas of administrative services, research services, infrastructure services, or student services.

The incumbent will be responsible for providing support to faculty or staff, and for effectively carrying out a variety of tasks in accordance with policies, procedures, and instructions received from their supervisor.

The incumbent will take guidance from their supervisor, and work productively and courteously with their work team and other members of the Western community.

Program delivery will likely be inperson and virtual

Qualifications:

Education:

Must be a student returning to studies in the fall or current high school student

Experience:

1 year part time employment or volunteer experience
Experience in camp programs preferred
Participation in Western Engineering Leaders in Training preferred
Accountabilities:
Assist in the delivery of summer camp programs
Assist in managing behaviours in programs

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

Written and verbal communication skills to express ideas clearly, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation
Reliable and dependable with the ability to consistently work assigned schedule
Ability to follow processes and practices with high attention to detail
Demonstrates integrity and works in accordance with Western¿s policies and procedures
Computer skills with Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn and use new software programs as required
Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
Ability to work in a manner that is compliant with confidentiality requirements as applicable

Why Western?:

Background Checks:

Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce current record check(s) (e.g. vulnerable sector, criminal record and police information) from a police service prior to commencing employment.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

Effective September 7, 2021, all employees and visitors to campus are required to comply with Western's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.