Part-time Professor- Social Service Worker

Part-time Professor- Social Service Worker
COMPETITION NO. PT-SCS-22

AboutDurham College:
Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution with a clear purpose: transforming lives building careers and enriching communities.

We prepare students to thrive in a rapidly changing world of work through innovative hands-on and industry-connected learning. From co-ops and field placements to applied research and other experiential opportunities DC students develop the practical skills knowledge and confidence to make an immediate impact in their careers and communities.

Known for future-focused innovative teaching and strong connections to industry DC offers a diverse range of market-driven programs designed to respond to evolving workforce needs. Our programs span business information technology engineering construction and skilled trades health care science and technology culinary hospitality and horticulture social and community services and media art and design.

Across our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby DC offers 145 programs including eight degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs serving nearly 11000 full-time post-secondary and 2800 apprenticeship students. We also support lifelong learning through more than 18000 registrations in professional and part-time learning while our community of more than 125000 alumni is making an impact locally and around the world.

Our impact extends well beyond our campuses. DC contributes more than $913 million annually to Durham Regions economy. Remaining community-connected DC works closely with employers industry and partners to strengthen our communities and create new opportunities. We are committed to embedding sustainability in the way we learn work and contribute to the communities we serve.

At DC employees are at the heart of that impact. As a people-centred college our culture is grounded in our values of collaboration diversity and inclusion excellence innovation integrity respect and social responsibility. Together we are creating exceptional learning experiences supporting student success and helping to shape a more sustainable equitable and prosperous future.

Position Information:
Durham College is seeking an experiencedand motivated professional who shares our commitment to quality and studentsuccess. The Faculty of Social and Community Services requires a part-timeprofessor with a degree in Social Work or a related specialty to teachinthe Social Service Worker program.

The following courses are available fordelivery:

• SOCI 1208 Diversity & Cultural Humility
• SSWK 1102 Interviewing & Counselling Skills I
• SSWK 1201 Interviewing & Counselling Skills II

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 onqualifications and years of related experience. Upon hire the incumbent willreceive a pay calculation to determine their step placement within the payrange. Part-time professors will be paid on the applicable wage grid whichcurrently ranges from $80.62 through $139.88 per teaching contact hour.

For more information about the differentcourses available please look at the link to our Faculty:

Theresponsibilities of Durham College Part-time Professors include but are notlimited to:

• 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; and
• Working effectively with students the program team and a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

The idealcandidate will meet or exceed the following qualifications:

• Must hold an undergraduate degree in Social Work or a relevant specialty; a Masters degree is preferred. A professional designation is an asset.
• 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.
• Experience participating in industry-led or community-based applied research is an asset.
• 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.
• Understanding of the Ontario college system.

Please apply belowby submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition remains open until filled. Competition number PT-SCS-22.

Contact Us T:905.721.3073
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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.

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