Professor, Equity, Diversity - Kitchener, Canada - Conestoga College

Conestoga College

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Kitchener, Canada

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Description

Requisition Details:

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Job Title:Professor, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion**:

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Requisition #:22-207R2**:

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Campus: Doon

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Department: School of Interdisciplinary Studies
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Posting Date: Monday, August 28, 2023
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Closing Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST
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Vacancy Type: Academic

Fulltime

One 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 Interdisciplinary Studies is currently seeking an experienced professional with a specialization in teaching Equity, Diversity, Inclusion courses to students in Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Degree programs.

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 Sociology, Social Work, Adult Education, Psychology, Organizational Development, or Equity or Disability Studies, PhD preferred.
Minimum three years of adult or postsecondary teaching experience
Three years of formal experience working in the field of equity, diversity, and inclusion
Demonstrated knowledge of current best practices and trends in the equity, diversity and inclusion field
Experience with curriculum development is considered an asset
Leadership and direct experience advancing underrepresented and marginalized groups considered an asset
Preference will be given to applicants who identify as racialized, Indigenous, or persons with a disability
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 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
Demonstrates strong leadership, including a commitment to equity, shared responsibility, and accountability
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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