Part-time Professor, Pre-service Firefighter - Barrie, Canada - Georgian College

Georgian College

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Barrie, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

Part-Time Professor, Pre-Service Firefighter - Career Preparation for Firefighters

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Job Number:

301-23

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Department:
Human Services and Community Safety

Campus:

***Barrie Campus

Posting Date:

***August 11, 2023

Classification:

***Academic

Status:

***Part-time

Effective Date:

***August 2023

***Reporting to the Associate Dean, Human Services and Community Safety, the incumbent develops and delivers courses in the Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training program. Courses may be scheduled and delivered during the day or evening.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Delivering the Career Preparation course in the Pre-Service Firefighter program
Deliver courses inperson
Developing and delivering appropriate curriculum to meet course objectives
Incorporating a variety of teaching / learning strategies to meet student needs
Evaluating student progress / achievement
Participating in program and college activities as required
Participating in program revision and renewal activities as required
Creating and maintaining a positive learning environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Level One required. NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Level Two would be considered an asset.
A minimum of five years' experience in the fire service
Knowledge and experience in the fire service hiring process including, but not limited to, aptitude testing, physical testing, skills/competency testing (OFAI, Brock Fitness Test), and interviews.
Demonstrated knowledge of resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, building portfolios, etc.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and problemsolving skills
Proven ability to work in a team environment and to foster the same in their students
Experience managing change and leading innovation
A commitment to lifelong learning
Experience in some or all of the following is an asset: curriculum development, a variety of delivery strategies, adult learning methodologies, academic advising, and student success strategies
Computer literacy: Microsoft Office Suite
Computer literacy with a Learning Management System / Web Delivery Software (i.e. Blackboard) and a Student Information System would be considered an asset
Teaching and Training Adults certification and / or experience in a teaching or training capacity is an asset

_ Acceptable proof of education (degrees, credentials) from recognized post-secondary institutions or confirmation of international equivalencies will be required as part of the selection process._