Welder Instructor

2 months ago


Whitby, Canada Durham College Full time
About Durham College

Durham College is a leading post-secondary institution that offers an innovative and transformative student experience. With a focus on hands-on learning opportunities, the college 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.

With a focus on experiential learning, Durham College graduates are known for having the skills and knowledge employers need. The college has a strong commitment to student success and is dedicated to providing students with the best possible education.

The college has a diverse range of programs and courses, including four honours bachelor degrees and nine apprenticeship programs. The college has a strong focus on community engagement and has an estimated annual economic impact of over $913 million on Durham Region.

Position Information:

Durham College is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to teach welding at the part-time professor level. The successful candidate will have a strong background in welding and teaching experience at the post-secondary level.

Responsibilities:
  1. Create a positive learning environment that accommodates students' diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles.
  2. Utilize principles of adult education to actively engage students in the learning process.
  3. Effectively use educational technologies to support learning, manage and post grades, and deliver hybrid and on-line courses.
  4. Develop curriculum that uses appropriate strategies and tools to assess student learning.
  5. Ensure that course and program curriculum is current and relevant.
  6. Work independently and demonstrate initiative.
  7. Work effectively with students, the program team, and a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications:
  1. Applicants must have the appropriate accreditation or welding trade certification (C of Q).
  2. A Certificate of Apprentice would be an asset.
  3. A minimum of five years of recent (within the past three years) and relevant work experience.
  4. Teaching experience at the post-secondary level with a demonstrated understanding and application of UDL and current assessment methodologies would be an asset.
  5. Experience participating in industry-led or community-based applied research is an asset.
  6. Demonstrated commitment to putting the student experience first.
  7. Demonstrated use of current technologies to support student learning and the management of grades.
  8. Proven track record of life-long learning.
  9. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including students, faculty, support staff, administrators and community stakeholders.
  10. Understanding of the Ontario college system.

To apply, please submit your resume through the online portal below.

Preference will be given to candidates with relevant educational credentials and a proven track record of relevant work/teaching experience. Applicants must have the appropriate accreditation or trade certification.



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