Part Time Pedagogical Counsellor - Jobs in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC

Job Description

John Abbott College is committed to providing all employees with the professional development and support that they require, including in the crucial interaction between teaching and learning. With a faculty of over 400 full-time-equivalent teachers in over 30 programs across its regular daytime and continuing education sectors, the college relies on qualified professionals to support the development, delivery, assessment and revision of quality academic programs. We are looking for part-time Pedagogical Counsellors to support faculty and other colleagues in these areas.JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent will work with faculty and other professionals in revising programs in the regular daytime sector and will collaborate with the College Development Office and other stakeholders in ensuring other aspects of providing quality programs to our students are appropriately supported. This is a two-day-per-week position that could be of particular interest to experienced teachers wishing to work part-time (two-year special project with possibility of renewal).DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with faculty and other stakeholders in program development, revision or assessment to ensure the quality of programs.
• Support faculty in aligning curriculum and the evaluation of learning with program frameworks and assessment findings, in accordance with college policies and procedures.
• Contribute to policies and procedures that can enhance the quality of pedagogy and programs, and support the development and implementation of the colleges student success plan.
• Provide input on pedagogical practices and innovation to faculty and other college stakeholders, based on college needs and on good practices and developments in the field.
• Develop, deliver and support professional development opportunities and documentation related to learning, curriculum, teaching strategies, classroom management, evaluation, integration of appropriate technology, distance education, innovation and other aspects of pedagogy that align with evidence-based best practices.
• Accompany faculty and other college stakeholders in projects, communities of practice and other development work involving learning and teaching.
• Promote positive attitudes and encourage experimentation with new methods and techniques for enhancing learning.
• Provide additional Pedagogical Counsellor support as needed:

• Advise the college on the purchase and use of appropriate technology, software, online resources and subscriptions that support teaching and learning.
• Participate in program committees and other relevant college bodies, to contribute to communication, consultation and decision-making that foster the quality of programs.
• Serve as a John Abbott representative, networking with English colleges and the broader college system to share knowledge and identify shared opportunities.
• Assume other responsibilities as requested by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Undergraduate degree in appropriate field of specializationMaster’s degree in education, instructional design, educational technology or equivalent preferredSpecific Requirements:

• Minimum three years of teaching or other relevant professional experience in an educational setting, preferably at the college level
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs of learners, including adult learners
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to mobilize faculty and other professionals in developing pedagogical practices and innovation
• Strong organizational skills: ability to manage projects with limited supervision
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office suite or equivalent, and ability to work with pedagogical technology, software and learning management systems
• Advanced English, oral and written
• Basic French, oral and written

Testing may be required to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Word (intermediate)
• Excel (intermediate)
• English (advanced)
• French (basic)

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