Part Time Professor – Electrical

Durham College • Whitby, ON

1d • CA$81 - CA$140

About The Position

Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution that supports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job market. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through field placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC grads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to the ever-changing workforce.
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, media, art and design.
Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer 145 programs – including six bachelor’s degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs – to more than 11,000 full-time post-secondary and nearly 3,000 apprenticeship students. In addition, we have more than 16,000 student registrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120,000 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world.
DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region and is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve by contributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-being through partnerships, investments and collaboration.
Durham College is seeking an experienced and motivated professional who shares our commitment to quality and student success. The Faculty of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship requires a part-time professor to teach Electrical courses.

Requirements

• Electrical Engineering Technician or Technology Diploma or provincially certified Electrician (309a or 309c or 442a)
• A minimum of five years of recent and relevant Electrical work experience
• Relative training and a commitment to lifelong learning in the field
• A proven ability to work within a collaborative environment, demonstrating flexibility
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and problem-solving, conflict and stress management skills
• Understanding of the Ontario college system

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of Apprenticeship is considered an asset
• Master Electrical License is considered an asset
• Experience teaching at the secondary or post-secondary level is an asset

Responsibilities

• Creating a positive learning environment that accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles;
• Utilizing principles of adult education to actively engage students in the learning process;
• Effectively using educational technologies to support learning, manage and post grades, and deliver hybrid and on-line courses;
• Assesses student achievement of learning outcomes and supports student progress through individual tutoring, academic counselling, and timely feedback;
• Developing curriculum that uses appropriate strategies and tools to assess student learning;
• Ensuring that course and program curriculum is current and relevant;
• Working independently and demonstrating initiative; and
• Working effectively with students, the program team, and a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Academic starting wages are determined based on qualifications and years of related experience.
• Upon hire, the incumbent will receive a pay calculation to determine their ‘step’ placement within the pay range.
• Part-time professors will be paid on the applicable wage grid, which currently ranges from $80.62 through $139.88 per teaching contact hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree