Requisition 1984 - Professor, Sustainability

of Applied Arts and Technology
P.O. Box 2034
Fennell Avenue & West 5th Street
Hamilton, Ontario
L8N 3T2
College Website: http://www.MohawkCollege.ca
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Requisition 1984 - Professor, Sustainability

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Status: Full Time

Hours: Monday to Friday; 8:00am to 10:00pm

Home Campus: Fennell

Payband: Not applicable

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Posting Date: August 31st, 2022

Closing Date: Open until filled

​Please apply online at: www.mohawkcollege.ca/careers

We support and encourage the contributions of our diverse employees.

In partnership with Indigenous communities and supported by our strategic plan (strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/), Mohawk College is committed to meaningfully advancing Truth and Reconciliation by supporting decolonization and reconciliation, and including Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Doing into our educational programs.

Mohawk College is currently recruiting for our next

Professor, Environmental Sustainability


Under the direction of the Associate Dean, the successful applicant will be expected to develop, deliver, and revise curricula at the certificate, diploma, and degree level in collaboration with colleagues and other College departments. These consist of, but are not limited to, courses on environmental sustainability through a sociological and cultural lens, including cultural equity, environmental ethics, government policy, human rights, Indigenous communities, community engagement, advocacy, climate change, resource management, food security, health, and wellness.

These courses will serve as General Education and Breadth elective courses, as courses embedded in other certificates, diplomas, and degrees, and as courses in the General Arts & Sciences certificate and diploma. ​

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties of this position will include, but are not limited to the following:

​Working closely with stakeholders across the institution to build sustainability education and practices into programming.
​Designing, updating, and delivering a variety of courses that uphold academic quality and adhere to college policies and procedures.
​Defining, evaluating, and validating learning outcomes for courses and programs.
​Creating a positive, collaborative, and engaging learning environment, both in the classroom and online, that upholds the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).
​Providing innovative educational delivery and experiences through the use of online educational technology and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas), for in-class and online delivery.
​Using a variety of teaching and learning strategies such as Experiential Learning (EL), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), adaptive technology, and alternative delivery methodologies.
​Designing appropriate assessment strategies and tools for facilitating and evaluating learner progress and achievement.
​Participating in department, school, and college-wide activities/tasks as required.
​Working creatively, collaboratively, and collegially with administrators, colleagues, staff, and learners.
​Managing the educational environment to facilitate an optimal learning experience and learner success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful applicant will have:

​PhD in Environmental Sustainability or related terminal degree, with a focus on cultural and sociological isses.
​Evidence of three to five years of effective adult or post-secondary level teaching experience.
​Experience designing curricula and/or programming in sustainability education and practices.
​Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse learners and provide a positive learning environment to learners working at different skill levels, including international learners, Indigenous learners, first-generation learners, and learners requiring accommodation.
​Experience and knowledge of the intersections of sustainability, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Indigenous Knowledge Learning Outcomes as they relate broadly to curriculum/program development and teaching and learning.
​Evidence of demonstrated application of adult learning principles, methodologies, curriculum design, and development.
​Knowledge and experience with Learning Management Systems, e.g., Canvas, to enhance learning.
​Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an academic team, through the application of strong interpersonal and communication skills.
​Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity, and inclusion, with the ability to communicate and work effectively inter-culturally with diverse groups of learners, employees, and the community.


Faculty members hired at Mohawk College must be prepared to teach with a learner-centered approach and to assist in the development and application of alternate delivery methods. He/she/They may be assigned to teach classes at any College Campus and may be scheduled to teach between 8:00am and 10:00pm, Monday to Friday.

The candidate should have experience and knowledge of the intersections of indigenous education, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Equity Diversity and Inclusion as they relate broadly to curriculum/program development and teaching and learning.



Mohawk College is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the HR Department at (905)575-2047.

Mohawk College is strongly committed to diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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