Professor, Early Childhood Education

**About Loyalist**

Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. At Loyalist, we empower our students with wraparound support services and hands-on training to succeed on any path they choose. Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners. Our graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields. With a presence in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope, Tyendinaga and Toronto, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve. Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators. Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities.

**Position Summary**:
This posting is in anticipation of current and future part-time teaching opportunities starting as early as January 2026. 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.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- 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.

**Qualifications**:

- 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 Educators
- A demonstrated ability to create a safe and inclusive space that meets the learning needs of a diverse student population
- A demonstrated ability to develop and deliver innovative and engaging learning activities
- A 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 asset
- A demonstrated ability to work within a collaborative environment as evidenced through a strong network of contacts with other professionals, agencies, and employers
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills
- A proven commitment to achieving and developing excellence in others
- A commitment to lifelong learning in the field
- A proven ability to work within a collaborative environment, demonstrating flexibility
- 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
- Excellent grounding in best practice and emerging knowledge, skills and attitudes in the field

**_Please note:_**_ _
- We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._