Faculty -shad Program - Waterloo, Canada - Wilfrid Laurier University

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Date:
Jan 26, 2023

Location:
Waterloo, CA

Company:
Wilfrid Laurier University

Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that excels at educating with purpose.

Through its exceptional employees, students, researchers, leaders, and educators, Laurier has built a reputation as a world-class institution known for its rich student experience, academic excellence, and global impact.

With a commitment to Indigenization and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, Laurier's thriving community has a place for everyone.

Laurier has more than 19,000 students and 2,100 faculty and staff across campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, as well locations in Kitchener and Milton.

The university is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, a flexible work policy and employing a workforce that is reflective of local and national demographics.

Our locations are situated on the traditional territories of the Neutral, Anishnawbe, and Haudenosaunee peoples.

We recognize the unique heritages of Indigenous peoples and support their intentions to preserve and express their distinctive Indigenous cultures, histories, and knowledge through academic programming and co-curricular activities.

Laurier's Centre for Indigegogy is one example of how Laurier honours Indigenous knowledge.

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What is Shad Canada?:

Shad Canada is a registered Canadian charity that empowers exceptional high school students - at a pivotal point in their education - to recognize their own capabilities and explore the extraordinary potential as tomorrow's leaders and changemakers.

Founded in 1980, Shad Canada is based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

Annually, the charity provides an opportunity for 1000+ students across Canada and internationally to attend a month-long summer program focused on STEAM.

Since its inception, Shad Canada has more than 20,000 alumni.

Shad is a STEAM and entrepreneurship program for students in grades 10 and 11.

During the immersive month-long program, students live on campus and participate in a real-world design challenge that prepares them to take on social and economic challenges.

Shad's program is transformational and lifechanging. Put simply, the program exists to empower exceptional youth to make the world a better place.

Must be available from June 25th - July 30th, 2023
The Shad 2023 program runs Sunday July 2- 28, 2023

What is a Faculty Member?:

Faculty members are responsible for one of the academic areas of the program: engineering/technology, entrepreneurship, information and communication technologies, mathematics or the sciences.

In addition eachFaculty will offer one or more seminars or workshops and assist the Program Director with their duties as required.

The Faculty position provides a great opportunity for a post-secondary educator who is passionate about community building and developing high potential youth.

What makes a great Faculty Member?

Successful applicants will have the following characteristics:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening
Professional, positive and approachable
Can positively influence a group of top high school students
Mature, responsible and able to exercise good judgement
Creative
Respect for diverse talents and ways of learning

What are the expectations for a Faculty Member?

The responsibilities of running the Design and Entrepreneurship (DE) project to Shads including but not limited to
Develop contents and templates for the DE sessions
Deliver the DE sessions
Create design groups (with the support from the Program Director(s))
Assign deliverables to design groups
Coordinate workshops such as venture and mentor panels
Secure judges for the final DE pitch competition
Run DE pitch competition and awards ceremony
Oversee DE work periods
Train Program Assistants to help with Design Group support and accountability checks
Support the Program Director(s)
Monitor and support participant's engagement, interaction, performance behavior; report to and consult with the Program Director regarding any concerns
Be available for consultation with participants during the program
Bring to the program the Faculty Member's unique personal interests, talents, and enthusiasm
Ensure risk management frameworks and policies are being followed at all times within the program by participants
Prepare a final report after the program ends that highlights areas of strength, need and next steps for the program

How do I apply?:

Salary:
$4,100 plus food and board

All Laurier employees and students are required to comply with the University's _Covid19 mandatory vaccination policy_. _Effective May 1st, _Wilfrid Laurier University will pause its proof of vaccination requirements. Should these recommendations change, vaccination requirements can be reinstated on short notice. Community members should remain uptodate with their COVID19 vaccinations._