Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology Looking for Full-Time Professor, Automotive Apprenticeship Program at Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Department

Mechanical & Transportation Technology (Houman Hanachi)

Position Type

Full-Time Academic

Salary Range

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

44

Anticipated Start Date

January 03, 2024

Length Of Contract

n/a

Posting Information

Employees who are internal candidates, as defined by the Academic Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.

Posting Closing Date

November 8, 2023

Please note: jobs are posted until 12:01 am on the job closing date.

Job Description

• Please note that applicants must submit their application by the evening before the closing date mentioned above. The posting closes at 12:01am on the morning of the closing date***

Under the direction of the Chair, Academic Chair, Mechanical & Transportation Technology, the Professor will be required to teach courses in the Motive Power Fundamentals – Automotive Service Apprenticeship, Automotive Service Technician, and Motive Power Technician. The Professor will be 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 Summer terms in home department or across departments;
• 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

• Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) in Automotive Service Technician (310S) is required. Certificate of Qualification in Truck & Coach Technician (310T) and other certifications related to the field of study would be an asset;
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience, or equivalent, preferably in a postsecondary setting;
• Minimum 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;
• Demonstrated provision of academic leadership considered a strong asset. Examples include but are not limited to providing guidance to colleagues and instructors, being actively involved in curriculum development or program renewal, participating in continued efforts to improve the quality of instruction offered to learners, and serving as program coordinator, academic advisor or curriculum administrator;
• Demonstrated commitment to continued learning in teaching and curriculum development is considered a strong asset. Examples include, but are not limited to, completion of training programs, participating at teaching and learning conferences, and/or more extensive training such as the Teaching Adult Lifelong Learners certificate program or other postsecondary programs in education;
• 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: http://www.algonquincollege.com/pd/professor-of-the-21st-century/;
• Evidence of commitment to the success of all learners.

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.

This position is subject to the terms of the Academic Collective Agreement:

https://www.algonquincollege.com/hr/files/2021/03/ACADCollectiveAgreementCurrent_E.pdf

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected]. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.