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Professor - Academic Upgrading - AC-F-20-04

Job IDCC-96-80-E7-FC-4E
CompanyConfederation College
LocationThunder Bay
ProvinceOntario
Date Posted2020-06-29
Posted Until2020-07-29
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryEducation
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Description
• Bring excitement, enthusiasm and commitment to Communications and Mathematics courses in the Academic Upgrading/ACE Program;
• Develop and deliver courses, labs and/or workshops in the classroom or through distance delivery;
• Engage students in the classroom, distance learning and workshops, ensuring learner awareness of curriculum, their academic progression and evaluation of learning;
• Actively contribute to student success;
• Implement strategic goals;
• Maintain community relationships and act as a College liaison;
• Understand and follow the LBS guidelines and directives as well as implement the Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework;
• Utilize alternate delivery methods such as video conferencing, online learning and other distributed learning formats;
• Provide a learning environment that makes effective use of available resources based on the cooperative learning theory while incorporating a variety of teaching and learning strategies to meet various learning styles;
• Apply a variety of teaching and learning strategies to meet various learning needs of students particularly adult learners;
• Evaluate student progress and achievement using a variety of evaluative tools;
• Participate in learning resources selection;
• Participate in and contributing to special events, consultative committees and program and course curriculum design and revisions;
• Actively participate as a team member in departmental functions, initiatives and committee work;
• Complete required documentation and record keeping as per Ministry standards;
• Contribute to the regular and ongoing development of the Academic Upgrading Program; and
• All positions at Confederation College must work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safely Act.
Start DateAugust 2020
Salary$65,250 To $113,115
Education RequirementsCandidates must possess the following:
• A Master’s degree in Mathematics, English, Sciences or equivalent; or
• A Master’s degree in Education; and an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Expertise in both stand-up, tutor delivery and distance learning;

Ideally the preferred candidate will have:
• A teaching or training qualification or credential in K to 12 or adult education;
• The ability to maintain and develop community, industry and government contacts;
• A commitment to education equity to teach diverse student populations and work with colleagues or clients from various backgrounds
ExperienceCandidates must possess the following:
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a leadership role including experience related to program delivery and the development of curriculum.

Ideally the preferred candidate will have:
• Previous teaching or training experience at the college, university or corporate level;
• Proven ability to excel in a team environment and a demonstrated commitment to life-long learning; and
• Previous curriculum and program development experience is desirable, including innovative classroom presentation techniques.

Additional experience in some of the following areas would be an asset:
• Alternative delivery strategies, student success strategies, academic advising, adult learning theories, and educational applications of computer technologies.
LanguagesEnglish
Work SettingsPost secondary institution
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