Professor, Developmental Services Worker

Salary

$80.62 Hourly

Location

Belleville, ON

Job Type

Contract

Job Number

2024-00155

Department

School of Health, Human and Justice Studies

Opening Date

09/20/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Start Date

January 2025

Length of Term

Contract

About Loyalist

Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. At Loyalist, we empower our students with wraparound support services and hands-on training to succeed on any path they choose. Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners. Our graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields. With a presence in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope, Tyendinaga and Toronto, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve. Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators. Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities.

Position Summary

This posting is in anticipation of 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 Developmental Services Worker Program, incorporating a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies, which are designed to successfully meet the needs of learners.

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

Qualifications

• Minimum of a University Degree in disability studies or related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years recent and relevant experience supporting people with disabilities and their family members in a developmental services or education setting
• 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) 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 be assigned by your Associate Dean.

Benefits for Part-Time & Sessional Academic Staff include:

• All part-time staff of Ontario Colleges are eligible to join the CAAT Pension plan from their date of hire
• 6% vacation pay

Benefits for Partial Load Academic Staff include:

• A comprehensive Extended Health Plan (covering 85% of eligible paramedical services up to a combined maximum of $2,000 in any calendar year)
• Optional Vision and Dental Coverage
• All part-time staff of Ontario Colleges are eligible to join the CAAT Pension plan from their date of hire
• Optional Life and accident insurance
• Out-of-country travel insurance
• Pregnancy and parental leave, including a top-up to Employment Insurance benefits
• Academic employees are eligible to apply for a sabbatical for professional development purposes
• Tuition subsidy opportunities

Work Life Balance Matters at Loyalist College

• Employee Family Assistance Plan - provides timely short-term counselling and consultation assistance to employees and their immediate family
• Fitness Centre Membership - exclusive facilities for use by Staff and Students at the Belleville location free of charge
• An Inclusive and Accessible Workplace