Professor, Part-Time Faculty-Temporary/Part-time

Join the Renewed Seneca, The Next Seneca.

At Seneca Polytechnic, we offer a flexible working environment that supports innovative thinking and encourages exploring new ideas and approaches. As we adapt to an ever-changing landscape, we continue to promote opportunities for career growth and development. We focus on health and well-being in all ways to provide great employee experience.

Professor, School of Arts & Science

We are proud to be building the equitable Seneca, and welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives and approaches. Joining Seneca means being part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to access, student success and employee potential. If you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment process, please contact

Do you believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities?

Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of career-ready and world-ready individuals? If so, Seneca invites you to join our dynamic faculty in redefining the boundaries of teaching and learning. Joining Seneca you will be a part of a team that is committed to providing an education experience that goes beyond textbooks and classrooms ensuring that our students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today's dynamic labour markets. As a professor at Seneca, you'll have the opportunity to be at the forefront of experiential learning, working closely with industry partners to provide students with real-world insights and opportunities, while also demonstrating teaching excellence, academic leadership, and expertise in curriculum development. Whether it's through entrepreneurship initiatives, applied research projects, or co-op placements, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our students. So, if you're ready to embrace flexibility, innovation, and the limitless potential of education, we invite you to join us on this journey. Together, let's redefine the future of education and empower the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and change makers.

Here is What's on Your Horizon

Faculty/School: School of Arts & Sciences

Program/ Courses: Public Administration Municipal Law and Ethics in Government, PAD120

Campus: Virtual

We welcome applications for part-time teaching opportunities. Course assignments are based on scheduling and instructional needs. Contract faculty typically teach up to 6 hours per week. While some courses may be offered online or in a hybrid format, availability for on-campus teaching is often preferred.

To help us align your application with the right opportunity, please include your availability when applying.

Responsible for providing academic leadership in the classroom and ensuring an effective and compelling learning environment for students. You will…

• Ensure student awareness of course objectives, approach and evaluation techniques.
• Carry out regularly scheduled instruction, which may include tutoring and academic counselling of students.
• Provide a learning environment that makes effective use of available resources, work experience and field trips.
• Evaluate student progress/achievement and assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the student's work within assigned courses.

What You Bring to Seneca

Education

• Master's degree in a relevant area.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in public administration.
• Experience in the subjects taught is a requirement.
• Prior teaching or training experience is an asset.

Skills

• • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated competencies to deliver online teaching.
• Demonstrated exceptional presentation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to a team approach for problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Strong relationships with industry contacts and network connections are an asset.
• Commitment to equity in education.

Note: A teaching demonstration may be required during the recruitment process.

To apply: Please submit your application online via Seneca's Internal Careers Page.

Job Details

External Posting Date: November 25th 2025

External Closing Date: Until Filled

Pay Range: Dependent on experience

Hours: TBC

Work Type: Flex Delivery: in-person, online, hybrid and flexible

Shift: TBC

Ideal Start Date:

End Date:

Number of Openings: 1

Posting Intent: Immediate Need

Job Type: Part-Time, Temporary

Note: As part of our pre-employment process, we validate employment and education credentials at the time of an offer. For professor positions, we require copies of official transcripts directly from the issuing institution or credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). However, we recommend that candidates gather any supporting documentation (e.g., unofficial transcripts, scan of credentials) in advance to support their applications in the event that they are successful in the hiring process.

Seneca Polytechnic at a Glance

Seneca is Canada's leading, and Ontario's first, polytechnic with more than 40,000 full-time students and 23,000 part-time students. Since opening our doors for the first time more than 55 years ago, we remain dedicated to getting our students career and world-ready.

None of this happens without the exceptional employees of Seneca – the faculty, support staff and administrators – who show their commitment to our students and their success every day. The student experience. The employee experience. The community experience. The Seneca experience is a differentiator.

Our Commitment

We are proud to be building the equitable Seneca, and welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. Joining Seneca means being part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to access, student success, and employee potential. Learn more about how we are building an equitable Seneca

Accessibility

Seneca is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Upon request, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact

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