[Hiring] Faculty, Adult Learning Program @Nova Scotia Community College

Role Description

As a member of the School of Access, Education and Language faculty team for eCampus, you will:

• Provide theoretical and practical instruction in the online asynchronous Adult Learning Program (ALP).
• Teach Academic Biology and Academic Chemistry alongside graduate Human Biology and Food Science courses (one position).
• Teach Global Geography, Oceans, Digital Technology and Work Experience courses (second position).
• Advise a caseload of approximately twenty ALP students studying part-time for their Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma for Adults.
• Collaboratively design and deliver educational experiences for a diverse group of learners.
• Prepare, instruct, assess, and evaluate students using a broad range of flexible teaching and learning practices and technologies.
• Engage in related duties including academic and career advisement, participating on committees, program marketing, and curriculum revision/development.
• Support and monitor work placements and liaise with business and industry.
• Uphold NSCC policies and procedures and ensure health and safety practices are followed.
• Maintain currency with the latest industry practices and continually develop understanding of 21st-century teaching and learning practices.
• May involve different delivery modalities (e.g., in-class, online, blended) and alternate work hours such as weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master of Education and/or a relevant university degree in Math, English/Communications, Social Sciences, Humanities, or Sciences.
• Minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of recent teaching experience at the high school or post-secondary level.
• Flexibility to prepare and deliver a broad range of subjects.
• Experience in a team teaching environment and a strong track record of collaboration.
• Experience in curriculum and resource development.
• Experience teaching online and/or using e-learning technology in a blended format.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite and Learning Management Systems (e.g., Brightspace).
• Good internet skills to search and evaluate information.
• Comfortable working in a digital environment and committed to using technology for an exceptional student experience.
• Ideally, related experience in delivering educational programs or training to adults.
• Knowledge and experience in applying WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety, and occupation-specific safety practices.
• Comfortable using multi-media technologies and engaging students in online and blended learning capacities.
• Willing to participate in training for online/blended teaching if no previous experience.

Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to facilitate content effectively to various audiences.
• Superior interpersonal skills to manage relationships and issues effectively.
• Strong team building skills to develop a positive classroom dynamic and collegial relationships.
• Commitment to excellence, life-long learning, and community involvement.

Benefits

• Salary scale based on twelve steps ranging from $78,771.88 - $104,267.58.
• Potential for up to five steps for full-time equivalent years of instructional experience.
• Additional four steps for relevant occupational experience.
• Maximum expected salary for new Faculty is $97,388.02.