Part-time Faculty, Electrical in Reuter bei Conestoga College

Academic Part-time Position

We require qualified individuals to teach Electrical courses at our new Conestoga Skilled Trades Campus, (on Reuter Drive in Cambridge). The current need is for Part-time Faculty to teach in the Electrical Technician, Electrical Techniques, and/or Electrical Apprenticeship during the upcoming Winter semester (January to April) and the spring semester (May to August). Candidates must be able to teach a minimum of three to six hours weekly during the day, or early evening.

We have a need for Part-time Faculty to teach a variety of subjects with a particular need for PLCs, but also for electronics, instrumentation, motors, installation methods, transformers, prints, code, and theory. Some courses will require content to be delivered online.

In your application, please indicate your availability and identify any areas of expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure student awareness of course objectives, instructional approach, and evaluation systems
• Carry out regularly scheduled instruction according to the format prescribed for the course, including online, classroom, and computer-assisted lab lessons
• Evaluate student progress/achievement, assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the students’ 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
• Collaborate and build relations with other program faculty

Qualifications:

• A Certificate of Qualification in an electrical trade is required
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant industry experience is required
• Previous adult or post-secondary level teaching experience is an asset
• Experience with curriculum development is an asset
• Knowledge and experience of 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 providing 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 and student success, and ability to support Conestoga’s continuous quality improvement initiatives.

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