R131714 - Full-time Professor, Veterinary Programs

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Department:

Wellness and Innovation (Sandra McCormick)
Position Type:

Full-Time Academic
Salary Range:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36.25
Anticipated Start Date:

May 03, 2021
Length of Contract:

Posting Information

Employees who are internal candidates, as defined by the Academic Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.
Posting Closing Date:

February 26, 2021
Please note: jobs are posted until 12:01 am on the job closing date.

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Chair, Wellness Research & Innovation, the Professor is responsible for facilitating and guiding learning and providing an effective learning environment for all students. The professional responsibilities include:

The design/revision/updating of courses, including:

consulting with program and course administrators and other faculty members, advisory committees and a variety of potential employers and students;

defining learning outcomes and evaluating and validating these outcomes;

specifying and approving learning approaches, necessary resources, etc;

incorporating educational technologies to meet the learning needs of 21st Century students;

reviewing and revising curriculum and participating in professional development activities during non-teaching periods.

The teaching of assigned courses, including:

delivery of regularly scheduled instruction in the Summer, Fall, or Winter terms in both the Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Assistant programs;

ensuring student awareness of course learning outcomes and evaluation techniques;

providing tutoring and academic advising for students both in and out of class;

providing a learning environment which makes effective use of available resources including educational technologies;

evaluating student progress/achievement and assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the student’s work within assigned courses;

the development and creation of a learning environment that is conducive to success for all students.

The provision of academic leadership, including:

providing guidance to students, to instructors, and to part-time professors relative to the professor’s teaching assignments;

participating in the work of curriculum and other consultative committees, and departmental/ faculty meetings;

liaising with community members, engaging in program, Department, School, and College promotion;

remaining current in the field of study and maintain awareness of emerging trends and practices related to teaching and learning in higher education;

modeling the College values – Caring. Learning. Integrity. Respect.

Required qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Arts or Science, or related field. Graduate degree preferred;

Minimum two (2) years of teaching experience, or equivalent, preferably in a postsecondary setting;

Minimum five (5) years of practical experience in the animal care field;

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in good standing with the College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO);

Demonstrated knowledge of student success strategies in a postsecondary setting;

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of educational technologies; experience in the development and delivery of hybrid and online curriculum would be considered an asset;

Highly effective communication, presentation, and organizational skills;

Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt to change;

Demonstrated skill in Algonquin College’s preferred teaching competencies as set out in the Professor of the 21st Century document: http://www.algonquincollege.com/pd/prof ... t-century/;

Evidence of commitment to the success of all learners.

Algonquin College operates programs on a 12 month basis; faculty may be assigned accordingly. ​

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Internal candidates will receive first consideration based on qualifications. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or you would like a copy of the complete job description, please contact the Human Resources department at humanresources@algonquincollege.com. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.