Faculty, Electronic Systems Technician – Sydney Waterfront Campus

Institute of Skilled Trades

Application deadline is 11:59PM, November 3, 2026

Discover The Opportunity

Sydney, NS

In-person Education and Training

Experienced Full-time

Competition Number: 2627-209

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Pension plan
• Group RRSP
• Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonuses & Incentives
• Tuition Aid
• Wellness Programs

Faculty - Electronic Systems Technician Education

Sydney Waterfront Campus, Sydney, Nova Scotia

Continuing Full-time Position Commencing approximately December 7, 2026

The salary scale for NSCC Faculty is based on twelve steps that range from $81,760.18 - $104,267.58. New Faculty may receive up to a maximum of five steps for relevant occupational experience and may receive up to an additional four steps for full-time equivalent years of instructional experience (instructional experience is defined as teaching post-secondary). The maximum a new Faculty can expect to receive is nine steps or $97,388.02.

What you'll do

• Provide theoretical and practical instruction in the Electronic Systems Technician program.
• Collaboratively design and deliver educational experiences for a diverse group of learners.
• Preparation, instruction, assessment, and evaluation of students using a broad range of flexible teaching and learning practices and technologies such as Learning Management Systems (e.g., Brightspace) and classroom technology.
• Ensure health and safety practices and procedures are followed in your classroom, shops, and labs.
• Maintain currency with the latest industry practices relevant to your program and continually develop your understanding of 21st century teaching and learning practices.
• This position may involve different delivery modalities (e.g., in-class, online, blended online/in-class), off-site instruction and alternate work hours such as weekends and evenings.
• Related duties include but are not limited to academic and career advisement, participating on committees, program marketing, curriculum revision/development through collaborative practice within faculty working groups, supporting, and monitoring work placements, liaising with business and industry, representing the College as required and upholding NSCC policies and procedures.

What you'll need

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is an Electrical Engineering degree or diploma in Electronic Engineering Technology or diploma in Electronic Engineering Technician.
• You are eligible for certification through TechNova in Electronics.
• You have a minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in the electronics field.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and e-mail.
• Knowledge of Brightspace (D2L) software would be considered an asset.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in support of an exceptional student experience, including multi-media technologies and a variety of platforms that will engage students in online and blended learning.
• Ideally, you have related experience in delivery of educational programs or training to adults.
• Occupational experience that includes experience in providing performance feedback will be considered.
• You have knowledge and experience in applying WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety and occupation-specific safety practices.
• You are comfortable using multi-media technologies and a variety of platforms that will serve to engage students in online and blended learning capacities.
• The ability to teach effectively in an online/blended environment which includes building knowledge of best practices for the delivery and management of courses delivered whole or in part online, using a course management system to communicate with students and to foster and support a collaborative online learning community with and between students will be an important factor in your success.
• Candidates who do not have previous online/blended teaching experience must be open to and willing to participate in training for this delivery model.

Relevant Skills And Knowledge

• You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.
• You possess excellent presentation skills and can facilitate content effectively and engagingly to a variety of audiences.
• You are known for your superior interpersonal skills and can manage interpersonal relationships and issues effectively.
• Your superb team building skills will enable you to develop a positive classroom dynamic and productive collegial relationships.
• Your commitment to excellence, to life-long learning and to community involvement make you an ideal candidate for Faculty at NSCC.

A Little Bit About Us

Nova Scotia Community College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Mi'kmaq, Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

NSCC is organized into six campus regions and one stand-alone campus. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCC's commitment to accessible, high-quality education across the province.

Work With Us

As a condition of employment, you are required to provide proof of a valid Red Seal certification, including your Red Seal number for verification with the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency, prior to your start date. As a condition of employment, Faculty at NSCC must complete a part-time adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status, all probationary, full or part-time Faculty of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Faculty whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program. Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements. NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact David Meister, HR Generalist at david.meister@nscc.ca.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.