Professor, Paralegal

at  Loyalist College

POSITION SUMMARY

This posting is in anticipation of current and future part-time teaching opportunities starting as early as January 2025.Reporting to the Associate Dean – Human and Justice Studies, with a flexible schedule and in-person classes, the part-time Professor will facilitate the delivery of courses within the above program, incorporating a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies, which are designed to successfully meet the needs of learners.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Paralegal Diploma with preference for Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D)
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Minimum 3 years practice experience as a Lawyer or Paralegal
• Minimum of 1 teaching experience or a diploma or certificate or degree in Education or as a condition of employment completion of 50-hour education program within 6 months commencement of employment.
• Experience in employment law, civil litigation, workplace safety and insurance board, Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, Ontario Labour Relations Board.
• A proven commitment to achieving and developing excellence in others
• A commitment to lifelong learning in the field
• A proven ability to work within a collaborative environment, demonstrating flexibility
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Advanced computer literacy and a demonstrated willingness to acquire and use learning tools (such as Loyalist’s “Canvas” Learning Management System) commensurate with departmental requirements
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and problem-solving, conflict and stress management skills
• Experience developing, delivering, and evaluating curriculum is an asset
• Experience facilitating learning at the post-secondary/adult level demonstrating a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning is a strong asset
• Experience training others
  Please note:
  Following an offer of employment, candidates with Canadian credentials will be required to provide official transcripts from the granting educational institution(s); candidates with international credentials must provide World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org/ca evaluation (at their own cost) confirming Canadian equivalency of their credentials.
  Loyalist is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive college community. We encourage and welcome applications from marginalized and equity seeking groups. Loyalist College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you have accommodation needs, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to humanresources@loyalistcollege.com.
  We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

POSITION SUMMARY

This posting is in anticipation of current and future part-time teaching opportunities starting as early as January 2025.Reporting to the Associate Dean – Human and Justice Studies, with a flexible schedule and in-person classes, the part-time Professor will facilitate the delivery of courses within the above program, incorporating a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies, which are designed to successfully meet the needs of learners.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Paralegal Diploma with preference for Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D)
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Minimum 3 years practice experience as a Lawyer or Paralegal
• Minimum of 1 teaching experience or a diploma or certificate or degree in Education or as a condition of employment completion of 50-hour education program within 6 months commencement of employment.
• Experience in employment law, civil litigation, workplace safety and insurance board, Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, Ontario Labour Relations Board.
• A proven commitment to achieving and developing excellence in others
• A commitment to lifelong learning in the field
• A proven ability to work within a collaborative environment, demonstrating flexibility
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Advanced computer literacy and a demonstrated willingness to acquire and use learning tools (such as Loyalist’s “Canvas” Learning Management System) commensurate with departmental requirements
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and problem-solving, conflict and stress management skills
• Experience developing, delivering, and evaluating curriculum is an asset
• Experience facilitating learning at the post-secondary/adult level demonstrating a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning is a strong asset

• Experience training others
  Please note:
  Following an offer of employment, candidates with Canadian credentials will be required to provide official transcripts from the granting educational institution(s); candidates with international credentials must provide World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org/ca evaluation (at their own cost) confirming Canadian equivalency of their credentials.
  Loyalist is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive college community. We encourage and welcome applications from marginalized and equity seeking groups. Loyalist College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you have accommodation needs, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to humanresources@loyalistcollege.com.
  We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
  Benefits eligibility is based on the weekly assigned teaching hours for the Contract Academic Staff:

• 1 to 6 hours per week are Part-Time status

• 7 to 12 hours per week are Partial-Load status
• 13 or more are Sessional status

The weekly hours will by assigned by your Associate Dean.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures that course curricula are current, relevant, and reflective of best practices within the relevant professional/program disciplines
• Creates an effective environment for learning which accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles
• Develops and implements course learning outcomes and alternative delivery strategies, ensuring that they support and reflect program goals
• Assures that students are aware of all relevant learning outcomes, learning strategies and assessment techniques
• Assesses student achievement of learning outcomes and supports student progress through individual tutoring, academic counselling, and timely feedback
• Develops multi-media materials and alternative delivery strategies, and incorporates appropriate educational technologies into the learning process
• Liaises effectively with internal and external partners to create and maintain a collaborative and relevant learning environment

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures that course curricula are current, relevant, and reflective of best practices within the relevant professional/program disciplines
• Creates an effective environment for learning which accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles
• Develops and implements course learning outcomes and alternative delivery strategies, ensuring that they support and reflect program goals
• Assures that students are aware of all relevant learning outcomes, learning strategies and assessment techniques
• Assesses student achievement of learning outcomes and supports student progress through individual tutoring, academic counselling, and timely feedback
• Develops multi-media materials and alternative delivery strategies, and incorporates appropriate educational technologies into the learning process
• Liaises effectively with internal and external partners to create and maintain a collaborative and relevant learning environment