AP15-01W Part-time Professors – School of Science & Engineering Technology

The School of Science & Engineering Technology
Requires Part-time Professors

Durham College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified individuals, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.

Durham College is seeking experienced and motivated professionals who share our commitment to quality and student success.  The School of Science & Engineering Technology requires part-time Professors in the following subjects:

  • Analytical Instrumentation
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Applied Environmental Microbiology
  • Architectural Drafting and Detailing
  • AutoCAD
  • Biochemistry
  • Biomedical Devices
  • Biomedical Instrumentation
  • Building Information Modelling
  • Computer Aided Design – experience with analog electronics design and troubleshooting as well as schematic capture, circuit simulation and PCB design with Proteus or other E-CAD system
  • Digital Circuits
  • Drafting and Blue Print Reading
  • Eddy Current
  • Electronic Circuits
  • Fluid Power
  • Fruits for Artisan Agriculture
  • Greenhouse controls and Energy Management
  • Greenhouse Production
  • Industrial Controls
  • Instrumentation and Controls
  • Integrated Automation
  • Manufacturing Sciences
  • Medical Imaging Systems
  • Metallurgy Electrical control Fundamentals
  • Microbiology
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Programming – confident in object oriented methodology with Python, C++ or Java with experience teaching introductory programming to non-programmers
  • System Maintenance- Water Industry
  • Ultrasonic Testing
  • Unigraphics- CAM/CAD
  • Vegetables for Artisan Agriculture
  • Water Hydraulics
  • Water Microbiology
  • Water Treatment
  • Computer Networking A plus
  • Technical Report Writing for Science and Technology

Part-Time Professors teach up to 6 hours per week with varied schedules Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 am – 7:00 pm.  

The responsibilities of Durham College Professors include, but are not limited to:

  1. Creating a positive learning environment that accommodate students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences and individual learning styles;
  2. Utilizing principles of adult education to actively engage students in the learning process;
  3. Effectively using educational technologies to support learning, managing and posting of grades.
  4. Developing curriculum that uses appropriate strategies and tools to assess student learning;
  5. Ensuring that course and program curriculum is current and relevant;
  6. Working independently and demonstrating initiative; and
  7. Working effectively with students, the program team.

The ideal candidate will meet or exceed the following qualifications:

  1. Bachelor of Science and/or Bachelor of Engineering; CofQ and/or Red Seal License required for trades based subjects. 
  2. Bachelor of Education is an asset.
  3. Three years of recent and relevant work experience;
  4. Experience creating an engaging and dynamic learning environment;
  5. Experience with curriculum development
  6. Teaching experience at the post-secondary level with a comprehensive understanding of adult educational principles and teaching methodologies;
  7. Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills;
  8. Excellent organizational and time management skills;
  9. Self-motivated and independent worker who also functions well in a team environment;
  10. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders including students, other faculty members, support staff, administrators, other departments within the College and with external partners;
  11. Understanding of the Ontario community college system;
  12. Demonstrated knowledge and competency in the following areas:
  1. Diversity in instructional design and delivery
  2. Accommodation of a variety of learning styles
  3. Effective evaluation of student learning
  4. Use of technology to support student learning and management of grades

Preference will be given to candidates with relevant educational credentials and work/teaching experience.  A demonstrated track record of the aforementioned professor responsibilities is a significant asset.

Interested candidates should submit a resume with references to jobs@durhamcollege.ca, quoting competition number (AP15-01W) and the course you are interested in teaching.

Durham College provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process.  If you require an accommodation in applying for our postings or if you are selected for an interview, please contact Keri Molson, HR Assistant and we will work with you to meet your needs.  The HR Assistant may be reached through any of the following methods:

Phone:     905-721-3073
Email:  jobs@durhamcollege.ca
Fax:  905-721-3134
In person:  Campus Corners, 2069 Simcoe Street North