Yorkville University Looking for Adjunct Faculty, Thinking & Working Across Cultures at Brampton, Ontario, Canada Full Time

The same philosophy of personal attention that distinguishes Yorkville Education Company as a leading provider of post-secondary education makes us an exceptional place to work. We are a progressive and modern institution, responding to the needs of current and future students and implementing the best technology solutions to empower our work. We prioritize diversity, open doors to those often overlooked, welcome new Canadians, and provide pathways to successful careers.

Yorkville Education Company (which manages both Yorkville University and the Toronto Film School) began with a simple idea in 2004 offer flexible, rigorous, and career-focused degrees on campus and online to people who are on a purposeful path. With campuses in Ontario, British Columbia and New Brunswick, we equip our graduates with the professional knowledge, skills and designations that employers value.

Focused on providing a transformative, accessible and flexible higher education environment, our teams, from the President to the newest staff member, share a passion for learning, teaching, and growing as individuals and as teams. We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and genuinely kind work environment at our three campus locations.

If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us.

We have launched a two-year Project Management graduate program with three annual intakes. This is an exciting initiative that will rapidly scale and provide continuous growth opportunities.

Our General Studies department is looking for Adjunct Professors to teach its “Thinking and Working Across Cultures”. The successful candidate will have an Indigenous Studies degree from a recognized university and will be expected to develop and deliver a wide range of materials relating to cross-cultural history, and communities. Class sizes are approximately 50 adult students.

Courses are facilitated Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm and Weekends from 9am to 6pm. Successful candidates are expected to be physically accessible to both of our campus locations at Brampton (24 Queen Street E) and Mississauga (5110 Creekbank Road).

• Teaching and managing student performance
• Fostering student success through ongoing support and coaching
• Managing discussion forums and learning activities through the Moodle platform
• Timely marking and feedback for all student assessments
• Respond to student inquiries and concerns
• Participate in University and Program level committees
• Perform administrative tasks related to the course
• Support strategic program growth and ensure on going self-development in the field
• You have a background in Indigenous Studies combined with any of the following Masters of Education, Masters of Art, Juris Doctor, Bachelors of Law or Masters Degree
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of indigenous culture and history
• History of ethical engagement from within (or in respectful collaboration with) Anishinaabe and/or Indigenous communities’ organizations and/or institutions
• Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at post-secondary level
• An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education. We value innovation and continuously look towards expanding our programming, working with the latest research, tools, and solutions. As a private school with government approval of our offerings, we have the opportunity to do more, stay current, and be future-forward.
• The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo. Everything we do here is about delighting and engaging our employees – and ultimately our students- from mentorship to teaching, from creative outlets to analytical ones.
• A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. We celebrate the full range of human diversity, and we acknowledge that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access.
• The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications, and programs – right up to our Doctorate offerings.
• An appreciation for the insights and skills you bring to work with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a wide breadth of wellness services, and a work-life balance.

We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest now.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville Education Company and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity-seeking groups.

Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify our People Team at 1-866- 467-0661.