Part-Time Academic Upgrading Communications Professor

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Department
Academic Access Centre (Alana Anderson)
Position Type
Part-Time
Salary Range
$72.56-$128.86-Hourly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
16
Anticipated Start Date
September 05, 2023
Length Of Contract
4 months
Posting Information
This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.
Posting Closing Date
August 18, 2023
Please note: jobs are posted until 12:01 am on the job closing date.

• 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 Access Centre, the Part-time Professor is responsible for facilitating and guiding learning and providing an effective learning environment for all students.
The part-time Professor may be requested to teach any Academic Upgrading Communications course, up to and including those that are considered equivalent to grade 12 English. Most Academic Upgrading courses are offered on a continuous intake and exit basis where students work through set curriculum within time guidelines with the support of a professor.
The Teaching Of Assigned Courses, Includes

• Developing and creating of a learning environment that is conducive to success for all students and;
• Evaluating student progress/achievement and assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the student’s work within assigned courses;
• Ensuring student awareness of course learning outcomes and evaluation techniques;
• Following Academic Upgrading program policies.
• Providing a learning environment which makes effective use of available resources including educational technologies;

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or other teaching certification;
• Vacancy is for P17351
• Daytime availability.
• Experience teaching English;
• Demonstrated knowledge of student success strategies in an adult upgrading program;
• Highly effective communication, presentation, and organizational skills;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of educational technologies;
• Minimum four (4) year Degree in English, Communications or a related field of study;
• Demonstrated skill in Algonquin College’s preferred teaching competencies as set out in the Professor of the 21st Century document: http://www.algonquincollege.com/profres/professor-of-the-21st-century- framework/.
• Experience teaching adults and the proven ability to advise students in their academic and career pursuits is preferred;
• Evidence of commitment to the success of all learners and the ability to engage a very diverse classroom;

Anticipated Weekly Schedule
8-16 hours per week
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.