Professor, Chemistry

Reporting to the Associate Dean, with a flexible schedule and 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 outlines and teaching materials, which becomes part of the course teaching material used by future faculty. 
• Ensures that course materials are current, relevant and reflective of 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 implement course learning outcomes and alternative delivery strategies, ensuring that they support and reflect program goals
• Assures that students are aware of all relevant learning outcomes, learning strategies 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

• College diploma in Chemical Engineering Technician or Technology with work experience in labs. Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Chemistry or a related field of Biotechnology or Environmental Engineering. 
• 5 years experience in related field
• Experience teaching at the secondary or post-secondary level or corporate training
• A proven commitment to achieving and developing excellence in others
• Relative training and a commitment to lifelong learning in the field
• A proven ability to work within a collaborative environment, demonstrating flexibility 
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills 
• Advanced computer literacy and a demonstrated willingness to acquire and use learning tools (such as Loyalist’s “Canvas” System) commensurate with departmental requirements
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and problem-solving, conflict and stress management skills
• Experience facilitating learning at the post-secondary/adult level demonstrating a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning is a strong asset