Part-time Dual Credit Professor - Manicure & Nail Techniques
COMPETITION NO. PT-LS-55
About Durham College:
Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution that supports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job market. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through field placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC grads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to the ever-changing workforce.
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, media, art and design.
Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer 145 programs – including six bachelor’s degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs – to more than 11,000 full-time post-secondary and nearly 3,000 apprenticeship students. In addition, we have more than 16,000 student registrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120,000 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world.
DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region and is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve by contributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-being through partnerships, investments and collaboration.
Position Information:
The Dual Credit program at Durham College is seeking an experienced and motivated professional who shares our commitment to increase secondary student engagement, confidence and success in a college course to teach Manicure & Nail Techniques (ESMG 1104).
Part-time faculty teach up to 6 hours per week with varied schedules Monday through Friday during regular high school hours. This course will be delivered 6 hours a week in a compressed format in alignment with the high school timetable and periods. Part-time recruitment is ongoing and is dependent on when courses are being taught and the need for faculty to teach. Course assignments are based on scheduling and instructional needs.
Academic starting wages are determined based on qualifications and years of related experience. Upon hire, the incumbent will receive a pay calculation to determine their ‘step’ placement within the pay range. Part-time professors teaching a dual credit course will be paid on the applicable wage grid, which currently ranges from $72.56 through $128.86 per teaching contact hour.
Professors in this program may teach a variety of delivery models, which could involve teaching at a partner high school located in the community, or in some cases, on the college campuses. For more information about Dual Credit programming, please visit our website: https://durhamcollege.ca/academic-faculties/faculty-of-liberal-studies/services/scwi
The responsibilities of Durham College Part-Time Professors include, but are not limited to:
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Creating a positive learning environment that accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles;
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Utilizing principles of pedagogy and universal learning design to actively engage students in the learning process;
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Effectively using educational technologies to support learning, manage and post grades, and deliver hybrid and online courses;
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Developing curriculum that uses appropriate strategies and tools to assess student learning;
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Ensuring that course and program curriculum is current and relevant;
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Working independently and demonstrating initiative; and
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Working effectively with students, the program team, and a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will meet or exceed the following qualifications:
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A 2-year diploma or equivalent in esthetics or a related field.
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A relevant Bachelor’s degree is an asset.
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A minimum of five years of recent (within the past three years) work experience as an esthetician.
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Teaching experience at the post-secondary level with a demonstrated understanding and application of Universal Design for Learning and current assessment methodologies.
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Experience participating in industry-led or community-based applied research is an asset.
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Demonstrated commitment to putting the student experience first.
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Demonstrated use of current technologies to support student learning and the management of grades.
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Proven track record of life-long learning.
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including students, faculty, support staff, administrators and community stakeholders.
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Understanding of the Ontario college system.
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Must be able to provide a clean Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) upon hire.
Please apply below by submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition remains open until filled. Competition number PT-LS-55.
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Durham College invites applications from all qualified individuals. Durham is committed to fostering workplace diversity, and, provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in alternate format; require communication supports; an accommodation in applying for a posting and/or if you are selected for an interview, please contact our Human Resources (HR) department and an HR assistant will work with you to meet your needs.
We thank you for your interest in employment with Durham College however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Land Acknowledgement
Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.
