Professor, Recreation - Kitchener, Canada - Conestoga College

Conestoga College

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Kitchener, Canada

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Requisition Details:

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Job Title:Professor, Recreation & Leisure Services**:

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Requisition #:23-835**:

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Campus: Doon

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Department: School of Community Services
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Posting Date: Monday, July 10, 2023
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Closing Date: Monday, July 17, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST
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Vacancy Type: Academic

Fulltime

Academic Full-time 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 Community Services is currently seeking a qualified professional to join the Recreation & Leisure Services 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 that 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:

Master's Degree in Recreation, Sport Administration or Sport Management or related discipline combined with undergraduate Degree/Diploma specific to Recreation, Sports Administration or Sport Management
Minimum of five years of current and progressive experience demonstrating a commitment to recreation, sport administration, sport management and or healthy lifestyles is required
Previous experience facilitating adult learning through teaching at a postsecondary level, delivering workshops and/or seminars related to Recreation and Leisure Services considered an asset
Background in Recreation, Kinesiology, Social Sciences, or Sciences field considered an asset
Strong advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion in recreation
Experience with curriculum development is preferred
Teaching experience using a variety of modes of delivery (video, webbased, etc.) and methodologies (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 provide 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 are considered an asset

Successful applicants will commence employment in August 2023. The vacation period for this position will be scheduled during the Spring semester.

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