Part-Time Professor, Informatics & Life Sciences in Kitchener

This program offers classes Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and successful candidates will be required to work on-site at Conestoga’s Doon campus, located at 299 Doon Valley Dr. in Kitchener, in accordance with our academic calendar. Part-time Professors typically teach one to two courses. Courses are approximately three to six hours per week in the classroom for a 14-week term.

Responsibilities

• Ensure program and course curriculum are current, relevant, and reflective of best practices in the field.
• Design appropriate strategies and tools for facilitating and evaluating student progress and achievement.
• Carry out regularly scheduled instruction according to the format prescribed for the course, including online, classroom, and computer-assisted lab lessons.
• Ensure student awareness of course objectives, instructional approach, and evaluation systems.
• Evaluate student progress/achievement, assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of student work within the assigned course, and maintain records as required.
• Support students in the use of eConestoga, the learning management system (D2L), as well as maintain course materials within this system.
• Create and maintain a positive learning environment which supports the diversity of students’ cultures, educational backgrounds, and learning styles.
• Work in a collaborative, collegial manner both within the department and across the college.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in science is required; a master’s degree in science or a bachelor’s degree in education is preferred.
• Minimum three years of adult or post-secondary level teaching experience required.
• Previous experience teaching anatomy and/or biology.
• Experience with computer systems (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and educational technologies (e.g., D2L) is preferred.
• Demonstrated exceptional presentation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an academic team.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to learners and provide a positive learning environment to students working at different skill levels, including international students and students requiring accommodation, is an asset.
• Strong commitment to academic excellence, student success, and ability to support Conestoga’s continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Strong relationships with industry contacts and network connections are considered an asset.

Compensation is determined using a standardized wage calculation that considers education, relevant industry experience, and teaching experience. Part-Time Professors are paid an hourly rate based on Teaching Contact Hours (up to 6 hours per week). This rate is inclusive of all academic responsibilities, including course preparation, delivery, and evaluation. The posted hourly rate represents an estimated range. Successful candidates will receive an individualized wage calculation at the time of offer.

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