Part-Time Professor Psychometrics & Quantitative Research

Part-Time Professor - Psychometrics & Quantitative Research
COMPETITION NO. PT-SCS-21

AboutDurham College:
Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution thatsupports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing jobmarket. With a focus on experiential learning led by expert faculty throughfield placements applied research co-ops and other hands-on opportunities DCgrads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to theever-changing workforce.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning Durham College offers awide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines includingculinary management farming and horticulture business IT construction andtrades science and technology health care engineering social and communityservices media art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer145 programs including six bachelors degrees and 11apprenticeship programs tomore than 11000 full-time post-secondary and nearly3000 apprenticeship addition we have more than 16000 studentregistrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120000 alumnirepresent the college both locally and around the world.

DC hasan estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Regionand is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve bycontributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-beingthrough partnerships investments and collaboration.

Position Information:

Durham College is seeking an experiencedand motivated professional who shares our commitment to quality and studentsuccess. To teach in the Honours Bachelor of Behavoural Sciences the Facultyof Social and Community Services requires part-time professors with a Masters degree or Doctorate with experience in PsychometricsQuantitative Psychology Educational Measurement Psychological AssessmentStatistics Research Methods Psychology Behavioral Sciences or a closelyrelated field with demonstrated knowledge of psychometric theory andquantitative research methodologies.

The following courses are available fordelivery:

STAT 36001 Psychometrics
RSCH 26001 Quantitative Research Methods

Part-time faculty teach up to 6 hours per week with varied schedulesMonday through Thursday between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm and Fridays between 8:00 amand 6:00 pm. Part-time recruitment is ongoing and is dependent on when coursesare being taught and the need for faculty to teach. Course assignments arebased on scheduling and instructional needs.

Academic starting wages are determined based on qualifications andyears of related experience. Upon hire the incumbent will receive a paycalculation to determine their step placement within the pay range. Part-timeprofessors will be paid on the applicable wage grid which currently rangesfrom $80.62 through $139.88 per teaching contact hour.

For more information about the different courses available please look at thelink to our Faculty:
Responsibilitiesof Durham College Professors include but are not limited:

• The creation and/or revision of course outlines curriculum development and delivery
  
• Updating and revisions of course material including but not limited to course content interactive class activities test / quizzes / exams assessments and rubrics
  
• The creation and maintenance of courses on the Durham College Learning Management System (LMS) DC Connect
  
• 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
  
• 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
  
• Working effectively with students the program team and a variety of internal and external stakeholders

The ideal candidate will meet or exceed the following qualifications:

• A relevant Masters degree or Doctorate in Psychometrics Quantitative Psychology Educational Measurement Psychological Assessment Statistics Research Methods Psychology Behavioral Sciences or a closely related field.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychometric theory and quantitative research methodologies.
  
• A minimum of five years of recent (within the past three years) and relevant work experience.
  
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level with a demonstrated understanding and application of UDL and current assessment methodologies.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to putting the student experience first.
  
• Demonstrated use of current technologies to support student learning and the management of grades.
  
• Proven track record of life-long learning.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including students faculty support staff administrators and community stakeholders.
  
• Experience participating in industry-led or community-based applied research is an asset.
  
• Understanding of the Ontario college system is an asset.

Please apply belowby submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition remains open until filled. Competition number PT-SCS-21

Preferencewill be given to candidates with relevant educational credentials and a proventrack record of relevant work/teaching experience. Applicants must have theappropriate education accreditation or trade certification and successfulcandidates will be asked to provide proof of completion. Acceptabledocumentation may include copies of diplomas degrees or certificates; anofficial transcript; and where applicable an official equivalency evaluationfor international credentials.

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Durham College invites applications from all qualified individuals. Durham is committed to fostering workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in alternate format; require communication supports; an accommodation in applying for a posting and/or if you are selected for an interview please contact our Human Resources (HR) department and an HR assistant will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank you for your interest in employment with Durham College however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Land Acknowledgement
Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and through the treaty process share the lands on which we live learn teach and prosper today.

Required Experience:

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