Part-Time Professor - School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Pathways

at  St Lawrence College

• Job ID: ACAD-INV-PT-24/25-074
• Location: Brockville, Cornwall, or Kingston
• Deadline: November 29, 2024
• Job Type: Faculty
• Start Date: January 13, 2025
• Department: School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Pathways
• Duration: Part-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

St. Lawrence College is seeking experienced and motivated professionals who share St. Lawrence College’s vision to be a globally recognized college, delivering innovative learning opportunities and preparing career-ready graduates to be leaders in their field.
St. Lawrence College is currently seeking qualified Professors on a part-time basis with experience and expertise in High School Dual Credit or Trades Training Programs.

Courses include, but are not limited to:

• Fire Prevention
• Culinary
• Carpentry
• Millwright
• Plumbing
• Hairstyling
• Electric Circuits

These positions will be located at the Brockville, Cornwall, and Kingston Campus. Candidates must be available to teach Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Course times listed are tentative and are confirmed upon hire.

The responsibilities of St. Lawrence College Professors include, but are not limited to:

• Creating a positive learning environment that accommodates students’ diverse culture and educational backgrounds, experience, and individual learning preferences.
• Effectively use educational and advanced technologies, and digital learning methodologies to enhance the student learning experience.
• Developing curriculum that is appropriately designed and uses evidence-based tools and strategies to support and assess student learning.
• Utilize principles of adult education to actively engage students in the learning process.
• Ensuring that course and program curriculum is current and relevant with a lens on the future.
• Working effectively with learners, colleagues, program, and SLC teams as well as internal and external partners.
• Effectively use the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning to build a contemporary and evidenced based practice.

The ideal candidate will meet or exceed the following qualifications:

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION / DESIGNATION:

• Education Specific to the position: A minimum of a College diploma in relevant field of study related to the subject area, along with a Trades Certification and/or a Red Seal Certification.
• Experience specific to the position: A minimum of 5 years of practical and relevant industry experience in a relevant field.
• Teaching experience using a Learning Management System and virtual meeting technology system.
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level or experience in adult instructions techniques and practice using principles of andragogy and curriculum design experience will be required.
• A demonstrated practice supporting a diversity of learners.
• Experience participating in industry-led or community-based applied research will be an asset.
• A proven track record of life-long learning.
• A demonstrated commitment to putting “students first”.
• Candidates are requested to list all St. Lawrence College teacher training or equivalent they possess on their resume.
• A global mindset and intercultural knowledge and competence to teach in a global environment including international students is required.
• An understanding of the Ontario college system is preferred.
• Successful candidates are expected to model and promote our College values of: Students First, Teamwork, Innovation, Integrity and Belonging.
  Candidates who do not meet the education specified but who possess a relevant and acceptable combination of education, training, and a depth of industry experience may be considered.
  Successful candidates are expected to have their own computer, reliable internet connection, and the ability to teach remotely. The use of virtual meetings through video conferencing software may be required in this role.
  Successful candidates are expected to have their own computer, reliable internet connection, and the ability to teach remotely or on Campus, as may be required. The use of virtual meetings through video conferencing software will be required in this role. Professors are also expected to possess or develop proficiency in the use of Learning Management Software (LMS) to a degree that meets academic standards.
  All Professors will be provided with support by the School of Contemporary Teaching and Learning in their onboarding and orientation to teach at St. Lawrence College. Support and coaching are provided to new faculty to provide a strong theoretical foundation of teaching and learning, and to orient them to the teaching tools and strategies required for teaching in a contemporary and modern learning institution. St. Lawrence College promotes a culture of community in innovative teaching and learning and SLC’s vision of “students first” which provides experiential learning opportunities.
  Candidates selected for an interview will be required to provide a teaching demonstration. Information and details will be provided when interviews are scheduled.

• Creating a positive learning environment that accommodates students’ diverse culture and educational backgrounds, experience, and individual learning preferences.
• Effectively use educational and advanced technologies, and digital learning methodologies to enhance the student learning experience.
• Developing curriculum that is appropriately designed and uses evidence-based tools and strategies to support and assess student learning.
• Utilize principles of adult education to actively engage students in the learning process.
• Ensuring that course and program curriculum is current and relevant with a lens on the future.
• Working effectively with learners, colleagues, program, and SLC teams as well as internal and external partners.
• Effectively use the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning to build a contemporary and evidenced based practice