Professor, Bachelor of Interior Design - Cambridge, Canada - Conestoga College

Conestoga College

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Requisition Details

Job Title:

Professor, Bachelor of Interior Design

Requisition #:

23-112R1

Campus:

Cambridge

Department:

School of Engineering & Technology

Posting Date:

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Closing Date:

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST

Vacancy Type:

Academic - Full-time

Academic Full-time New 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 Engineering & Technology is currently seeking a qualified professional to join the Faculty team to teach in the Bachelor of Interior Design program.

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
Supporting applied research activities including the identification and selection of potential projects
Developing of industry partnerships and collaboration with industry partners
Fulfilling responsibilities as defined in the Academic Employees Collective Agreement

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Interior Design, or Architecture required; PhD preferred
NCIDQ Professional Designation
Professional designation in Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) preferred
Minimum five years of relevant industry experience
Adult or postsecondary teaching experience is an asset
Experience with curriculum development is an asset
Knowledge and experience of computer systems (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, and 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 a 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

Our successful applicant will be required to conduct work in Ontario and must be available to work on campus according to program needs.

Employment will commence in Fall 2023 and the vacation period for this position will be scheduled during the Spring semester.

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