Professor, Interior Decorating - Toronto, Canada - Humber College

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    What you will do:

    Under the direction of the Associate Dean, Design, the incumbent is responsible for the following:

    Teaching

  • In-person, online or hybrid teaching; the incumbent may teach across several programs in the faculty, dependent on skills and experience.
  • Create an effective and innovative learning environment that engages students and encourages student success.
  • Use accessible educational tools and technology to focus on student-centered engagement, incorporating universal design for learning in course design.
  • Provide regular and iterative feedback and evaluation to learners; the professor is responsible for overall assessment and evaluation of student work, including midterm and final grade entry.
  • Curriculum development, course design/revision

  • Regular review of courses in the program, including course outline creation and updates
  • Participate in annual program quality assessment processes, which can include review of program maps, course learning outcomes and objectives.
  • Review and revise course assessments.
  • Review and revise course design, course learning materials and learning approaches when needed.
  • Qualifications

    What you bring to the role:

    Education

    The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Post-graduate qualification(s) in related discipline(s) are considered an asset.

    Experience

    At least 2 years of industry experience with a commensurate network of professional contacts. Professional practice focusing on residential

    spaces is preferred. Experience organizing and hosting events is an asset. Professional certification and/or enrolment to one of the following

    bodies is also an asset:

  • NCIDQ, with the Council for Interior Design Qualification,
  • ARIDO, with the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario,
  • DDA, with Decorators and Designers Association of Canada.
  • At least 2 years of experience teaching in post-secondary institution(s) and demonstrated ability to contribute positively to curriculum

    development and delivery. The successful candidate will have engaging and effective teaching skills, demonstrated ability to coach and support

    students, experience managing classroom dynamics, strong knowledge and application of current pedagogical principles, a student focused

    approach and a commitment to fostering innovation and positive change.

    Skills

    In addition to experience designing residential interiors, this position requires skills in a range of visual communications techniques. Confidence

    using and teaching the following software is an asset: AutoCAD, Adobe suite, Sketchup, Enscape (or similar 3D rendering).

    The successful candidate will be familiar with the Ontario Building Code (OBC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

    Working above code, the successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of principles of equity and inclusion,

    through universal design principles.

    The successful candidate will possess well-developed interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills, be a collaborative team player

    and be committed to a positive team culture. The hiring committee acknowledges that within higher education, conventional academic pathways

    can reinforce biases in the recruitment and hiring of faculty. Consider applying for this position even if you do not hold all the required skills or

    experience, particularly if you have teaching or knowledge-sharing experience within a community-based context or design practice.

    What's In it for you?

  • An opportunity to have an impact with a post-secondary institution, poised to do great things.
  • Diverse, hard-working, committed team of people who care about each other.
  • Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
  • Amazing perks
  • Highly supportive work culture
  • At Humber College we don't just accept difference — we celebrate itExperience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a

    progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are

    a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber

    We thank you for your interest in working with Humber College. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for

    Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements.