Professor, General Arts - Kitchener, Canada - Conestoga College
Description
Requisition Details:
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Job Title:Professor, General Arts & Science**:
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Requisition #:23-301**:
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Campus: Doon
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Department: School of Interdisciplinary Studies
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Posting Date: Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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Closing Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST
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Vacancy Type: Academic
- Fulltime
(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 Interdisciplinary Studies is currently seeking a qualified professional to join the General Arts and Science program team.
- 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 of Science in the field of Earth Science, Environmental Science, or a related field
- Minimum five years of postsecondary level teaching experience; Preference will be given for those with teaching experience in a General Arts and Sciences program
- Those with all degrees earned in nonEnglish speaking countries must present proof of English proficiency at an equivalent of IELTS Band 8.0 (no individual band lower than Band 8.0).
- Experience with curriculum development is an asset
- 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 are considered an asset
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