Public Relations Instructor

Ace Acumen Academy is a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) and Private Career College in association with St. Clair college that works exclusively with International Students and provides them a recognized Ontario Public College credential from our academic course offerings.

The College is seeking a professional **Instructor** for the **Public Relations Program, **who is an experienced and motivated professional and shares our commitment to quality education and student success.

**PERKS / Why Join Us**:

- Company culture encourages trust, communication and teamwork
- Transparent and collaborative work environment support inclusion
- Structured calendar provides scheduled performance reviews and opportunities for professional development and career advancement

**Job Requirements**
- This position is expected to work on-site at the College’s campuses; **it is NOT a remote location position.**

**Instructors will be responsible for the following and job duties will be carried out on-campus, with in-person learning**:

- Provide an enriching learning environment for students by using holistic and career-oriented teaching methods; initiate, facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and lab sessions
- Plan, prepare and deliver quality classroom instruction based on the approved curriculum; prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
- Timely completion and submissions of all grades and marking of all tests, examinations and assignments; maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records
- Plan, evaluate and revise curricula, course content and course materials and methods if instruction as needed
- Participate in faculty/staff meetings, committee meetings, professional development workshops and other school functions as required
- Conduct communications and behavior in a cooperative, respectful and polite manner will all contact points when sharing information, making inquiries or asking for assistance
- Abide by all Company Policies, Guidelines and Standard Operating Practices
- **Must Have Knowledge of**:_
- _Public Relations Writing _
- _Editing_
- _Desktop Publishing _
- _Social Media_
- _Event Management _
- _Talent Management_
- _Media Relations_
- _Media Monitoring _
- _Conflict Resolution_
- _Crisis Communications and other related disciplines_

**Qualifications / Requirements**:

- A Diploma and/or Undergraduate Degree in Public Relations or in a related field is required, a Master’s Degree in a related field is an asset
- Minimum 3 years' of recent (within the past three years) and relevant professional experience at a Public relations agency; industry experts welcome
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign) and Microsoft Office is preferred
- Minimum 2-3 years of demonstrated experience teaching in-person in a classroom environment, at a post-secondary level in a college or university; Microsoft Classroom experience an asset
- Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral)
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Experience working with international students
- Flexibility in adapting to change and in participating in consultative decision-making processes
- Knowledge of adult learning principles
- Knowledge of Private Career Colleges and Public Private Partnerships is an asset.

**ACE ACUMEN ACADEMY IS COMMITED TO EQUITY IN EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION.**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- Public Relations: 3 years (required)
- Post-Secondary teaching: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person