Professor, Event Management - Longo Faculty Of Business

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Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, one of Canada’s leading postsecondary institutions, offers a combination of theoretical learning and hands-on experience and meets its vision of transforming postsecondary education through global and polytechnic leadership.
Humber’s Centres of Innovation and Entrepreneurship will integrate applied research into program curricula and provide students with access to interdisciplinary and industry projects. We are seeking faculty who will provide students with an exceptional learning experience as we immerse our students in experiential learning and programs that empower them to think critically, make bold choices, and become leaders of change. We take finding and growing the right talent very seriously. We strive to find and nurture extraordinary employees who bring their best each day. 
Humber’s Longo Faculty of Business delivers high-demand programs that will take graduates into current, relevant and future careers. We offer 50 programs in a wide range of fields covering the broad spectrum of business in the evolving marketplace. Not only do we offer traditional business courses such as finance, accounting, administration, human resources and marketing, we also offer culinary, aesthetics, cosmetics, fashion and law with credentials ranging from diploma to degree to graduate certificates.
Entrepreneurship training is integrated into all programs. The Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship, along with our highly specialized labs, work-integrated learning opportunities and our international partnerships have given the Longo Faculty of Business the reputation that gets our programs recognized by industries across Canada and the world.  The future of business will be defined by our graduates. That is what we prepare them for. We are business at its best.
We are seeking faculty who will provide students with an exceptional learning experience as we immerse our students in experiential learning and programs that empower them to think critically, make bold choices, and become leaders of change. We take finding and growing the right talent very seriously. We strive to find and nurture extraordinary employees who bring their best each day. 
If you are interested in working in higher education and are looking to contribute to the largest polytechnic College in Ontario, as we shape the future of our students and communities, here is your opportunity to join our team. 
Job Details
Position Title: Professor, Event Management
Status: Full Time
Faculty/Department: Longo Faculty of Business
Campus/Location: North/Lakeshore/International Graduate School
Salary: Academic starting salaries are determined based on qualifications and years of related experience as detailed in the collective agreement for academic employees
What You Will Do
Under the direction of the Associate Dean, the successful candidate will teach a range of Event Management and related courses at the introductory and advanced levels in the postgraduate and diploma programs. The incumbent will teach, develop curriculum, design/revise specific courses, create an effective and innovative learning environment for our students, assess student progress and achievement; work collaboratively with colleagues, and participate in committees and related associations. Teaching will be assigned at the North, Lakeshore and International Graduate School campuses. The incumbent will also support student advising, student recruitment, graduate placement, assist with the promotion and marketing of programs and develop and maintain strong industry ties, with an emphasis on supporting the Program Coordinator. A business focus and team approach is stressed.
Position Type
FT Academic
Work Locations
Lakeshore Campus
Job Family
Business
Deadline to Apply
May 8, 2023
Job Posting
5/1/23
Department
Longo Faculty of Business
What You Bring To The Role
The successful candidate will hold an MBA or relevant MA, accompanied by a minimum of seven years of event industry experience and at least three years of teaching experience, at a postsecondary level. Industry acumen and experience is required along with a demonstrated ability to teach a number of courses offered by the college. In addition, the successful candidate will have engaging and effective teaching skills, demonstrated ability to coach and support students, demonstrated experience managing classroom dynamics, strong knowledge and application of current pedagogical principles, a student focused approach and a demonstrated commitment to fostering innovation and positive change. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of principles of equity and inclusion, be a collaborative team player and be committed to a positive team culture. The successful candidate will possess well developed interpersonal communication and problem solving skills and have demonstrated ability to contribute positively to curriculum development and delivery.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups
What’s in it for you?

• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Amazing perks
• Highly supportive work culture
• An opportunity to have an impact with a post-secondary institution, poised to do great things.
• Diverse, hard-working, committed team of people who care about each other.

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We thank you for your interest in working with Humber College. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements.
Humber College is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Humber College is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.
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