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Part Time Professor - Early Childhood Education program

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Education & Teaching
  • Oshawa

Requirements

  • A relevant Masters degree is an asset.
  • Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) with the College of Early Childhood Education
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Creating a positive learning environment that accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles;
  • Utilizing principles of adult education 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; and
  • Working effectively with students, the program team, and a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Part Time Professor - Early Childhood Education program.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The ideal candidate should have a relevant Master's degree (an asset), be a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) with the College of Early Childhood Education, have a minimum of five years of recent and relevant work experience, and teaching experience at the post-secondary level.

What courses will the part-time professor be teaching?

The available courses are Ethics and Professional Practice and Field Placement Preparation.

What is the expected teaching schedule?

Part-time faculty are expected to teach up to 6 hours per week with varied schedules from Monday through Thursday between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm and Fridays between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm.

Is teaching experience at the post-secondary level necessary?

Yes, teaching experience at the post-secondary level is required, along with a demonstrated understanding and application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and current assessment methodologies.

What is the application process for this position?

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Interested applicants should reference the competition number PT-SCS-10 in their applications.

Are there opportunities for professional development for part-time faculty?

Yes, demonstrated commitment to life-long learning is one of the ideal qualifications, indicating opportunities for professional growth and development.

Can part-time professors participate in applied research?

Yes, experience participating in industry-led or community-based applied research is considered an asset for applicants.

How does Durham College value diversity in teaching?

Durham College aims to create a positive learning environment that accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles.

Is the role fully remote?

No, this position involves teaching on campus, with potential hybrid delivery methods for certain courses.

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Mission & Purpose

With campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, Durham College (DC) offers more than 12,000 full-time post-secondary and apprenticeship students access to more than 140 full-time and part-time programs in a number of different disciplines, enabling them to develop the skills required to meet the demands of today’s job market. The college is also set to launch its first four-year degree program, the Honours Bachelor of Health Care Technology Management, in September 2018. The Oshawa campus features the state-of-the art Student Services building and will soon feature the Centre for Collaborative Education, a legacy project tied to DC’s 50th anniversary in 2017. The new facility will bring together local, Indigenous and global communities, providing a new home for several of the college’s most innovative and ground-breaking programs. The Whitby campus features the award-winning W. Galen Weston Centre for Food, which includes Bistro ’67, a full-service, teaching-inspired restaurant, and Pantry, a retail store featuring food prepared by students in the college’s culinary programs.

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