Instructor (Non-credit) - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

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London, Canada

3 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:

About the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Our Mission

Enhance a passion for the pursuit of knowledge and original thought within the graduate and postdoctoral community and support the personal and professional development of our students and postdoctoral scholars.

Provide and promote best practices in recruitment, admissions, progression and retention.

Collaborate with programs, students and the campus community to achieve a supportive and stimulating academic environment through a blend of structure and flexibility from initial inquiry to graduation.

Provide a professional and comprehensive administrative home that will effectively promote and serve the community of postdoctoral scholars.

Our Vision

We are a highly skilled and innovative team who act as a comprehensive resource on graduate and postdoctoral matters, accountable to all graduate programs, students and postdoctoral scholars.

We facilitate a culture that values fairness and open communication.

Responsibilities:

The Instructor (Non-Credit) will be responsible for the design and delivery of assigned courses. The incumbent will define the learning outcomes, resources and software required in order to deliver the course content and evaluate students. The Instructor will teach adult learners with a diversity of knowledge, skills and experience.

Qualifications:

Education:

Undergraduate Degree in a related discipline
Relevant professional designation
Master's degree in a related discipline preferred; training in adult education preferred

Experience:

4 years' relevant professional experience

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

Familiarity with instructional design methods to deliver instructional programs and courses
Familiarity with adult learning principles
Familiarity with learning evaluation methods
Indepth and broad knowledge within the field
Presentation skills to deliver information in a clear and engaging manner, using appropriate communication channels
Communication skills to describe technical concepts effectively to both novice and sophisticated users
Ability to summarize information and disseminate to others effectively in a timely manner
Ability to perceive and understand the emotions of others, and interact with them appropriately based on those emotions
Ability to provide guidance, support and feedback in a way that is positively received
Organizational and multitasking skills to prioritize and consistently produce highquality work
Demonstrated ability to coach and support adult learners, and to enable individuals to learn

Why Western?:

Western Values Diversity:

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone

Please Note:

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