Job Description
This posting is in anticipation of current and future part-time teaching opportunities starting as early as September 2024. Reporting to the Associate Dean, Human and Justice Studies with a flexible schedule and ability to teach in-person classes, the part-time Professor will facilitate the delivery of courses within the above programming incorporating a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies, which are designed to successfully meet the needs of learners. Teaches assigned course(s) using best practices and adult education principles.Builds on and develops syllabus and course material, based on existing course outline and teaching materials which becomes part of the course teaching material used by future faculty.Ensures course teaching materials are current, relevant, and reflect the best practices within the relevant professional/program disciplines.Creates an effective environment for learning which accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles.Develops and implements course learning outcomes and alternative delivery strategies, ensuring that support and reflect program goals.Assures that students are aware of all relevant learning outcomes, learning strategies, deadlines, and assessment techniques.Assesses student achievement of learning outcomes and supports student progress through individual tutoring, academic counselling, and timely feedback.Develops multi-media materials and alternative delivery strategies and incorporate appropriate educational technologies into the learning process.Liaises effectively with internal and external partners to create and maintain a collaborative and relevant learning environment.Uses the learning management system to support learner outcomes.A relevant combination of education and experience normally acquired through a degree in an Early Childhood Education/Child Studies discipline with 5 years of recent, relevant and progressive industry experience and previous post-secondary teaching experience.Must be a Registered ECE in good standing with the College of Early Childhood EducatorsA demonstrated ability to create a safe and inclusive space that meets the learning needs of a diverse student populationA demonstrated ability to develop and deliver innovative and engaging learning activitiesA demonstrated understanding of the principles of adult learning along with experience teaching adult learners and developing curriculum; previous teaching experience particularly in the college environment is an assetA demonstrated ability to work within a collaborative environment as evidenced through a strong network of contacts with other professionals, agencies, and employersExceptional communication and organizational skillsA proven commitment to achieving and developing excellence in othersA commitment to lifelong learning in the fieldA proven ability to work within a collaborative environment, demonstrating flexibilityAdvanced computer literacy and a demonstrated willingness to acquire and use learning tools (such as Loyalist’s “Canvas” System) commensurate with departmental requirementsDemonstrated effective interpersonal and problem-solving, conflict and stress management skillsExcellent grounding in best practice and emerging knowledge, skills and attitudes in the fieldAn ability to apply an understanding of diversity and inclusiveness to meet the needs of a diverse student population