Professor, Developmental Services Worker in Ottawa

Department: Community Studies

Position Type: Full-Time Academic

Salary Range: $78,696 to $136,427 per annum (effective October 1st, 2026), established in terms of relevant educational qualifications and experience. The College also offers a complete range of fringe benefits.

Under the direction of the Chair, Community Studies, the Professor is responsible for facilitating and guiding learning and providing an effective learning environment for all students.

The professional responsibilities include:

• The design/revision/updating of courses, including consulting with program and course administrators and other faculty members, advisory committees and a variety of potential employers and students;
• Defining learning outcomes and evaluating and validating these outcomes;
• Specifying and approving learning approaches, necessary resources, etc.;
• Incorporating educational technologies to meet the learning needs of 21st Century students;
• Reviewing and revising curriculum and participating in professional development activities during non-teaching periods.

The teaching of assigned courses includes:

• Delivery of regularly scheduled instruction in the Fall, Winter, or Summer terms in home department or across departments;
• Ensuring student awareness of course learning outcomes and evaluation techniques;
• Providing tutoring and academic advising for students both in and out of class;
• Providing a learning environment which makes effective use of available resources including educational technologies;
• Evaluating student progress/achievement and assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the student’s work within assigned courses;
• The development and creation of a learning environment that is conducive to success for all students.

The provision of academic leadership includes:

• Providing guidance to students, to instructors, and to part-time professors relative to the professor’s teaching assignments;
• Participating in the work of curriculum and other consultative committees, and departmental/faculty meetings;
• Liaising with community members, engaging in program, Department, School or Faculty, and College promotion;
• Remaining current in the field of study and maintain awareness of emerging trends and practices related to teaching and learning in higher education;
• Modeling the College values – Caring. Learning. Integrity. Respect.

The Developmental Services Worker (DSW) Program is seeking a professor with a strong foundation in developmental services, formal education or training in health sciences, and demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in pharmacology, human anatomy and physiology, and medication administration. The professor will prepare students to apply health-related knowledge and practical skills within the professional role and responsibilities of a Developmental Services Worker. Teaching will emphasize safe medication administration, person-centred approaches, informed consent, individual autonomy and the rights of people with disabilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Disability Studies or a Health Sciences related degree plus a diploma in Developmental Services Worker.
• A Masters degree in Disabilities Studies/Health Sciences or a related field would be an asset.
• Minimum 2 (two) years of teaching experience, or equivalent, preferably in a postsecondary setting.
• Minimum 5 (five) years practical experience working with people with disabilities in settings that provide direct full support services with medically fragile individuals, including the administration of medication.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology and medication classifications, including dosage calculations.
• Knowledge of informed consent to treatment legislation and principles, with the ability to teach its application when supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge on supporting the health and well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities, including person-centered, rights-based, and inclusive approaches.
• Ability to teach students to apply current federal and provincial legislation to define the roles and responsibilities of Developmental Services Workers and other health care professionals within interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of student success strategies in a postsecondary setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of educational technologies.
• Experience in the development and delivery of hybrid and online curriculum is considered an asset.
• Highly effective communication, presentation, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated provision of academic leadership is considered a strong asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued learning in teaching and curriculum development is considered a strong asset.

What Makes Algonquin College a Great Place to Work:

• We offer competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans designed to support your well-being.
• Learning and development opportunities: access to training, tuition assistance programs, certifications, workshops, and professional courses that allow you to grow and advance in your career.
• Company culture: our values of caring, learning, integrity, and respect define how we interact with one another. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Algonquin College has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025 and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity for 2024.
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA): We are proud to be the first Ontario college to implement an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion policy, fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected and valued.
• Flexible Work Arrangement Policy: Select positions are eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the College’s Flexible Work Arrangement Policy.
• Accessibility: Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and culturally respectful workplace.

While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.