Professor, Product Design & Development (Industrial Design) - Part-time contract

at  Centennial College

Job Number:
J0724-1231
Job Title:
Professor, Product Design & Development (Industrial Design) - Part-time contract
Job Type:
Temp PT, Academic
Bargaining Unit:
Non-bargaining
School/Department:
Academic
Location:
Greater Toronto Area
Date Posted:
July 23, 2024
Closing Date:
August 23, 2024
Salary: As per College Policy
Contract Period: Fall semester (Sep 2 – Dec 13, 2024)
Centennial College recognizes and affirms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Indigenous ways of knowing as central to the vibrancy and uniqueness of its learning and working academic mission. We strongly encourage applications from members of Indigenous communities and all equity-deserving groups including Women, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities.
We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.

POSITION SUMMARY

The successful candidate will be responsible to teach in a classroom and/or online, as needed and provide program support for course development in Product Design & Development (Industrial Design) program offered through School of Communications, Media, Arts and design.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design (or equivalent), Master’s degree preferred.
• Three years of relevant industry work experience
• Technical expertise in at least 2 of the following:
• Product rendering techniques (non-digital)
• 3D modeling & Form prototyping
• Design Thinking & Design Communication
• Experience in teaching and course material development is an asset.
• Demonstrated competent written, oral and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team.
• Demonstrated understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion to meet the needs of our diverse students, staff and college community.
  Apply online: www.centennialcollege.ca/careers
  Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer.
  When applying, your cover letter and résumé must include examples that reflect all of the requested skills and qualifications and must be submitted online by August 23, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST. Please quote Job ID J0724-1231. Misrepresentation of applicant information will be grounds for your exclusion from the competition or for dismissal should you subsequently be hired for the position. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
  We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

• Teach using a variety of strategies to support student-centered learning.
• Demonstrate interpersonal communication and knowledge of cultural competency in interactions with the students public, colleagues, and other professionals in internal and external educational and practice settings
• Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
• Evaluate student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of techniques and provide meaningful and timely feedback
• Maintain records of student grades/assessments and post grades
• Engage students to create a positive teaching and learning environment
• Demonstrate an ability to work in a team-based work environment
• Use academic technology effectively to enhance and support learning
• Provide and promote a respectful and supportive environment based upon the principles of inclusion, equity and diversity
• Attend program meetings