Part-time Professor

Part-time Professor - Child Development (Dual Credit)
 COMPETITION NO. PT-LS-44

About
Durham College:
Durham
College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution that supports students to
develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job market. With a focus on
experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through field placements, applied
research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC grads are known for
having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to the ever-changing
workforce.

A
leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers a wide range
of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary
management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades,
science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services,
media, art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer 145 programs – including
six honours bachelor's degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs – to more than 13,700 full-time post-secondary and 2,300
apprenticeship students. In addition, more than 14,600 students participate in
professional and part-time learning. More than 110,500 alumni represent the
college, both locally and around the world.

A
forward-looking organization committed to collaboration, innovation and
sustainability, Durham College is ranked annually as one of the GTA's Top 100
employers and one of Canada's Greenest Employers and has been recognized as a
Top 50 Research College in Canada, 10 times. 

DC has
an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region
and is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve by
contributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-being
through partnerships, investments and collaboration.

About School-College-Work Initiative
(SCWI):
The dual credit program at Durham College
allows students to participate in post-secondary courses, earning dual credits
that count towards their high school diploma, as well as earning a college course credit that may
count towards a future post-secondary diploma, degree or apprenticeship.

Dual credits engage students through
exposure to college courses and culture while supporting their successful
transition to post-secondary education. Each year, over 2,000 area high school
students take a dual credit program with Durham College. SCWI is proud to be
partnered with Durham Catholic District School Board, Durham District School
Board, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, and Peterborough Victoria
Northumberland Clarington Catholic District School Board.

Position Information:
The Faculty of
Liberal Studies' School College Work Initiative at Durham College is seeking an
experienced and motivated professional who shares our commitment to increase
secondary student engagement, confidence and success in a college course to
teach CHLD 1100 Child Development 1.

Part-time faculty teach up to 6 hours per
week with varied schedules Monday through Friday during regular high school
hours. The majority of courses are delivered as two 75-minute classes in
alignment with the high school timetable and periods.

Professors in this program may teach a variety of delivery models, which could
involve teaching at a high school located in Durham Region, or in some cases,
on the college campuses. For more information about the School College Work Initiative and Dual
Credit programming, please visit our website:

 The
responsibilities of Durham College Part-time Professors include, but are not
limited to:

 Creating a positive learning environment that accommodates students' diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles;Utilizing principles of pedagogy and universal learning design to actively engage students in the learning process;Effectively using educational technologies to support learning, manage and post grades, and deliver hybrid and on-line courses;Developing curriculum that uses appropriate strategies and tools to assess student learning;Ensuring that course and program curriculum is current and relevant;Working independently and demonstrating initiative; andWorking effectively with students, the program team, and a variety of internal and external stakeholders. 

Qualifications:

A minimum of an undergraduate degree related
to Early Childhood Studies or Education is required.Bachelors or Masters degree in Education is
considered an asset.A minimum of five years of recent (within the
past three years) and relevant work experience.Teaching experience at the post-secondary
level with a demonstrated understanding and application of UDL and current
assessment methodologies.Experience participating in industry-led or
community-based applied
research is an asset.Demonstrated commitment to putting the student
experience first.Demonstrated use of current technologies to
support student learning and the management of grades.Proven track record of life-long learning.Demonstrated ability to work effectively with
a variety of internal and external stakeholders including students,
faculty, support staff, administrators and community stakeholders.Understanding of the Ontario college system.Must be able to provide a clean Vulnerable
Sector Check (VSC) upon hire.

Preference will be given to candidates with relevant educational credentials and a proven track record of relevant work/teaching experience.  Please note that hired candidates will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). Please apply below by submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes when the position has been filled. Competition number PT-LS-44

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C Wing, Second Floor Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, ON

 Durham College invites applications from all qualified individuals. Durham is committed to fostering workplace diversity, and, provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in alternate format; require communication supports; an accommodation in applying for a posting and/or if you are selected for an interview, please contact our Human Resources (HR) department and an HR assistant will work with you to meet your needs.

 We thank you for your interest in employment with Durham College however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

 Land Acknowledgement
Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.

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