Full-time Professor, Early Childhood Education

Department:
Community Studies

Position Type:
Full-Time Academic

Salary Range:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
44

Anticipated Start Date:
December 15, 2025

Length of Contract:
n/a

Posting Information

Posting Closing Date:
October 21, 2025

Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Job Description:
Salary Range: $73,079 to $126,689 per annum (effective October 1st, 2023), established in terms of relevant educational qualifications and experience. The College also offers a complete range of fringe benefits.

Under the direction of the Chair, Community Studies, the Professor is responsible for facilitating and guiding learning and providing an effective learning environment for all students. The professional responsibilities include:
The design/revision/updating of courses, including:
- Consulting with program and course administrators and other faculty members, advisory committees and a variety of potential employers and students- Defining learning outcomes and evaluating and validating these outcomes- Specifying and approving learning approaches, necessary resources, etc.- Incorporating educational technologies to meet the learning needs of 21st Century students- Reviewing and revising curriculum and participating in professional development activities during non-teaching periods

The teaching of assigned courses, including:
- Delivery of regularly scheduled instruction in the Fall, Winter, or Spring/Summer terms in Early Childhood Education diploma programs and Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development degree program- Ensuring student awareness of course learning outcomes and evaluation techniques- Providing tutoring and academic advising for students both in and out of class- Providing a learning environment which makes effective use of available resources including educational technologies- Evaluating student progress/achievement and assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the student’s work within assigned courses- The development and creation of a learning environment that is conducive to success for all students

The provision of academic leadership, including:
- Providing guidance to students, to instructors, and to part-time professors relative to the professor’s teaching assignments- Participating in the work of curriculum and other consultative committees, and departmental/faculty meetings- Liaising with community members, engaging in program, Department, School or Faculty, and College promotion- Remaining current in the field of study and maintain awareness of emerging trends and practices related to teaching and learning in higher education- Modeling the College values - Caring. Learning. Integrity. Respect.

Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Education, Psychology, Child Studies or a related area coupled with a diploma in Early Childhood Education.- Up to date registration in good standing with the College of ECE,-
- Minimum two (2) years of teaching experience, or equivalent, in a postsecondary setting- Minimum five (5) years practical experience related to the field of study- Demonstrated knowledge of student success strategies in a postsecondary setting- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of educational technologies; experience in the development and delivery of hybrid and online curriculum is considered an asset- Highly effective communication, presentation, and organizational skills- Demonstrated skill in Algonquin College’s preferred teaching competencies as set out in the Professor of the 21st Century document:- Evidence of commitment to the success of all learners

Application Guidelines:
Interested applicants must submit the following:
1. Cover Letter- Clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the Required Qualifications listed in this posting.- Highlight relevant teaching, research, and leadership experience.

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)- Include academic background, professional experience, and scholarly contributions.

Note: Proof of Credentials (copy of transcripts provided by granting institution) will be required upon hire.

Two positions available (P01263 & P01543).
- Algonquin College operates programs on a 12 month basis; faculty may be assigned accordingly._