Part-time Instructor - Whitby, Canada - Durham College

Durham College

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Whitby, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

ABOUT DURHAM COLLEGE:

Durham College (DC) is leading the way as a post-secondary institution, offering an innovative and transformative student experience and hands-on learning opportunities.

With this focus top of mind for our students and our employees, DC is proud to be one of the fastest-growing colleges in the province and annually ranked as one of the GTA's Top 100 employers.

The college offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, justice, media, art and design.

Durham College is seeking an experienced and motivated professional who shares our commitment to quality and student success. Professional and Part-Time Learning (PPL) requires a part-time instructor to teach "Sewing - Pant Drafting and Tailoring". This course will be delivered face-to-face.

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The responsibilities of Durham College Part-Time Instructors include, but are not limited to:

Creating a positive learning environment that accommodate students' diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences and individual learning styles;
Utilizing principles of adult education to actively engage students in the learning process;
Effectively using educational technologies to support learning as well as managing and posting grades;
Developing curriculum that uses appropriate strategies and tools to assess student learning;
Ensuring that all course content is current and relevant;
Working independently and demonstrating initiative; and
Working effectively with students, the program team and a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Minimum of five years of related experience that relates directly to the topic being taught;
Specific areas of expertise should include advanced pattern drafting techniques, garment construction and alteration, styling interpretation, and flat pattern methods;
Holds a Fashion Design, Fashion Arts / Techniques Diploma (or higher) or an Undergraduate Degree (or Higher) in an appropriate and related discipline;
Superior skills in the areas of verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, critical thinking and problem solving;
Excellent organizational and time management skills;
Track record in meeting deadlines;
Experienced in the use of technology to support student learning and manage grades;
Selfmotivated and independent worker who also functions well in a team environment;
Committed to lifelong learning;
Understanding of the Ontario community college system.

Required Experience

Important note for Part-Time Instructor applicants:

Part-time recruitment is ongoing and is dependent on when courses are being taught and the need for faculty to teach.

Part-Time Instructors teach up to 6 hours per week.

For more information about the programs we offer or working for PPL, we invite you to please visit our website Professional and Part-Time Learning and watch this short video.