Professor, Writing And Communications - Faculty Of Liberal Arts & Sciences - Ft Academic

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Job Details
Position Title: Professor, Writing and Communications
Status: Full-time Academic
Faculty: Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Campus/Location: North Campus, Lakeshore Campus, and International Graduate School (IGS)
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
The successful candidate will teach and develop curriculum for a variety of core writing and communications courses across multiple programs and credential levels at the college. In addition, the candidate may be asked to teach in and develop curriculum for the Professional Writing and Communications Graduate Certificate program. A graduate degree in a relevant field, such as Rhetoric and Composition, Professional Communication, Technical Communication, Applied Linguistics, Creative Writing, or English is required. Candidates with educational backgrounds in other fields are invited to demonstrate how their education can be adapted to teaching writing and communications.
In addition to teaching and assessing student progress and achievement, the candidate will also develop culturally competent, responsive, and relevant curriculum, design or revise specific courses, work collaboratively with colleagues, and participate in committees, applied research projects, and other department-wide, Faculty-wide or college-wide initiatives. Teaching could be assigned at any Humber campus and in the online environment.
Position Type
FT Academic
Work Locations
North Campus
Job Family
Liberal Arts
Deadline to Apply
June 8, 2023
Job Posting
5/19/23
Department
Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences
What You Bring To The Role
Education
A graduate degree in a field or discipline related writing and communications.
Experience And Skills
In addition to the qualifications described above for each of the professor positions, the successful candidates will demonstrate the following:

• Ability to foster innovation and positive change in all aspects of the professor role
• Strong knowledge and application of current pedagogical principles
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and assessment practices, and apply a student-centred approach to all aspects of teaching and classroom management
• Ability to collaborate and contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture
• Ability to coach, support, and manage the learning environment for a diverse group of students using culturally responsive, equity-informed pedagogies to support the creation of inclusive and welcoming learning spaces
• Cultural competency to develop and deliver culturally responsive curriculum
• Previous postsecondary teaching experience in areas related to writing and communications, which can include the role of professor, course instructor or teaching assistant
• Engaging and effective teaching skills to help students achieve learning outcomes in both in-class and online adult learning environments
• Ability to create an effective and innovative learning environment

The Following Would Be Considered Strong Assets

• The ability to teach curricula in the Professional Writing and Communications Graduate Certificate
• TESL Ontario Certification
• Community or industry-based research or other engagement related to writing and communications
• Online teaching and online course development experience
• A commitment to experiential learning, with the ability to provide examples from previous teaching experiences
• Experience in both writing as a profession and writing as part of a profession

As part of the application process, all candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and a statement of no more than 500 words that describes their philosophy of teaching. Their philosophy of teaching should explain how their ideas and experience about teaching are consistent with the qualifications listed above. In particular, their philosophy of teaching should show how they include principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and decolonization in their pedagogy, course content, assessment practices and activities in their teaching and learning spaces.
What’s In it for you?

• Amazing perks
• 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.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Highly supportive work culture

At Humber College we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!
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.
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.
Accommodation
Humber College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our HR Generalists will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.
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