PT Faculty - Dual Credit - Landscape, Planning, Material & Construction - Jobs in Oshawa, ON

Job Description

Durham College (DC) is leading the way as a post-secondary institution, offering an innovative and transformative student experience and hands-on learning opportunities. With this focus top of mind for our students and our employees, DC is proud to be one of the fastest-growing colleges in the province and annually ranked as one of the GTA’s Top 100 employers.The School College Work Initiative Dual Credit program at Durham College allows students to participate in post-secondary courses and apprenticeship training, while they are still in high school.Dual credits engage students through exposure to college courses and culture while supporting their successful transition to post-secondary education. Presently, over 2,000 area high school students are taking a dual credit program with Durham College.Durham College is seeking an experienced and motivated professional who shares our commitment to quality and student success. The Faculty of Liberal Studies requires a part-time professor to teach Landscape, Planning, Material & Construction Dual Credit. This course introduces the fundamental characteristics and use of many of the materials such as wood, concrete, concrete products, aggregates, stone, and geo textiles used in basic landscape construction projects as well as plant materials as they relate to softscaping projects.IMPORTANT NOTE FOR DUAL CREDIT PART-TIME FACULTY APPLICANTS:The Dual Credit program is a program that provides high school students with an opportunity to take a college credit while they are still attending high school. The winter semester begins the week of February 13, 2023.Part-time faculty teach up to 6 hours per week with varied schedules Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.Travel to high schools across Durham Region is required.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 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.

The ideal candidate will meet or exceed the following qualifications:

• A profession designation is 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.

Required SkillsRequired ExperiencePlease apply below by submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. The competition number is PT-SCWI-09.Preference will be given to candidates with relevant educational credentials and a proven track record of relevant work/teaching experience. Applicants must have the appropriate accreditation or trade certification.Quick Apply

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