Sessional Professor

Posting Type
Temporary
End Date (if applicable)
11/18/2024
Position Number
M98953-1
Job Type
Sessional
Location/Campus
Thunder Bay Campus
Position Reports to
Director, Workforce Development
Position Summary
Class Definition
Job Details
Under the Workforce Development department, the Sessional Professor for Plumbing would be expected to do the following:
Innovate, develop and deliver courses and labs related to plumbing courses;
Engage students in the classroom and lab environment, ensuring learner awareness of curriculum and evaluation of learning;
Provide a learning environment that makes effective use of available resources based on the cooperative learning theory while incorporating a variety of teaching and learning strategies to meet various learning styles;
Evaluate student progress and achievement;
Actively contribute to student success;
Assist, advise, coach and mentor students with course choices, career possibilities and opportunities to continue their education at the advanced degree level;
Lead, participate in and contribute to special events, consultative committees and program and course curriculum design and revisions;
Champion the development of customized training and educational programs in collaboration with public and private sector partners; and
Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Job Requirements
A valid Certificate of Qualification in a Plumbing
A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in a leadership role including experience related to supervision of apprentices, students or trainees
Expertise and progressively responsible experience in the applicable disciplines;
Thorough knowledge of current safety standards;
Expertise and progressively responsible experience in their trade, apprenticeship model and modular training; and
A commitment to education equity to teach diverse student populations and work with colleagues or clients from various backgrounds.
Experience working in a First Nation community;
The ability to maintain and develop community, industry and government contacts;
Previous teaching or training experience at a postsecondary level;
A current professional affiliation;
Proven ability to excel in a team environment and a demonstrated commitment to life-long learning;
Previous experience including innovative classroom presentation techniques;
A degree or diploma in Education and/or expertise in both stand-up delivery and distributed learning
Additional experience in some of the following areas would be an asset:

- The successful applicant will be required to submit a criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening prior to commencement of employment.
Position Details
Hours of Work
Hours of Work
Shift Type
Contract Duration (if applicable)
2 months
Type of Position
Sessional Professor
Posting Number
AC-24-35P
Open Date
07/10/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes