Professor, Computer Systems - Waterloo, Canada - Conestoga College

Conestoga College

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Waterloo, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Requisition Details

Job Title:

Professor, Computer Systems

Requisition #:

22-022

Campus:

Waterloo

Department:

School of Applied Computer Science & Information Technology

Posting Date:

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Closing Date:

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST

Vacancy Type:

Academic - Full-time

Academic Full-time Replacement Position

(First consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal applicants in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements)

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.

As a preferred employer, Conestoga is committed to supporting the development and well-being of our employees through competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and ongoing professional and personal learning opportunities that result in enhanced skills, shared successes, and an engaged college community.

Responsibilities:

The School of Applied Computer Science & IT is currently seeking a qualified professional to join the Computer Systems Technician program team.

Under the direction of the Chair, the Professor is responsible for providing the delivery of curriculum, development of an effective learning environment for students, and academic leadership:

Designing, updating, and delivering a variety of courses including project courses
Defining, evaluating, and validating program and course learning outcomes
Developing alternative delivery strategies, online course development, and teaching as required
Ensuring program and course curriculum are current, relevant, and reflective of best practices in the field
Designing appropriate strategies and tools for facilitating and evaluating student progress and achievement
Creating and maintaining a positive learning environment which supports the diversity of students' cultures, educational backgrounds, and learning styles
Participating in department, portfolio/school and collegewide activities/task groups as required
Working in a collaborative, collegial manner both within the department and across the college
Support applied research activities including the identification and selection of potential projects
Development of industry partnerships and collaboration with industry partners
Fulfilling responsibilities as defined in the Academic Employees Collective Agreement

Qualifications:

Threeyear Diploma/Degree in Computing, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field; Master's degree preferred
Minimum ten years of relevant industry work experience including strong experience working with systems and networks
Five years of adult or postsecondary teaching experience required
Current industry certifications in Microsoft, Cisco, VMWare, RedHat and/or InfoSec/ISC2/CISSP preferred
Experience with curriculum development is an asset
Knowledge and experience of computer systems (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) and educational technologies (e.g. D2L) is preferred
Demonstrated exceptional presentation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an academic team
Demonstrated ability to relate to learners and providing a positive learning environment to students working at different skill levels including international students and students requiring accommodation is an asset
Strong commitment to academic excellence, student success, and ability to support Conestoga's continuous quality improvement initiatives
Strong relationships with industry contacts and network connections is an asset

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