Hourly Teachers – Philosophy and Humanities

COMPETITION NUMBER

C20-21-CE-13

The College is seeking hourly paid professors to join a dynamic team to teach credited Cégep level courses within Continuing Education for the 2021 Summer School Program. These courses will need to be taught ONLINE using tools such as Microsoft Teams, ZOOM, Léa and Moodle.

• Please note that the College reserves the right to cancel classes due to lack of enrolment.

340-101-MQ Philosophy and Rationality (60 hours)

(June 7th to June 28th, 2021, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.)

This course studies the use of language and thought in relation to reasoning and argumentation. It also explores the birth of philosophical reasoning in ancient Greece, the transition from mythology to philosophy and from philosophy of nature to ethics and metaphysics. Pre-Socratic philosophers, Plato and Aristotle, are among the philosophers covered in different sections of this course.

345-101-MQ Knowledge (60 hours)

(June 7th to June 28th, 2021, Monday to Friday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.)

This course’s emphasis is on how knowledge is defined, acquired, transmitted and applied. Students examine both messages and media to identify the strengths and limitations of each. Students learn to situate knowledge in a social, historical and personal context, a skill they will need in order to become lifelong learners.

345-102-MQ Word Views (45 hours)

(July 5th to July 23rd, 2021, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.)

The course focuses on how individuals, groups, societies or nations organize ideas, perceptions and values into explanatory patterns. Students explore major ideas and value systems by which diverse individuals, groups, societies or nations seek to explain the world and their place in it.

340-102-MQ Concepts of Humanity (45 hours)

(July 5th to July 23rd, 2021, Monday to Friday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.)

A survey of the history of philosophy as it pertains to how humanity has come to understand itself morally, metaphysically, psychologically, spiritually, and epistemologically. Topics discussed may include (but are not restricted to) nominalism, humanism, attitudes towards the Ancients and towards the future, empiricism, rationalism, modernity, existentialism, and/or post-modernity.

WORK LOCATION

325 boul. de la Cité-des-Jeunes, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, J8Y6T3

SALARY (PER HOUR)

70.54$

ROLE SUMMARY

In a general way, the professor’s teaching load shall include: preparation of course outline; preparation of online classes, labs and fieldwork; teaching online classes, labs and fieldwork; adaptation; support and supervision of students; preparation, invigilation and correction of examinations; revision of corrections at the students’ request and other activities when required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Philosophy or in a related field is required.

To have some teaching experience would be considered an asset.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to:
Create a dynamic, challenging, and motivated learning environment.

Adapt to a variety of needs and provide appropriate online support.

Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter through academic or non-academic experiences.

Apply theoretical concepts to current workplace needs and skill requirements.

Must be flexible as required.

Must be willing to work collaboratively within Continuing Education.

Interested candidates should submit their résumé, along with appropriate documentation ONLINE on our college website in the career page at http://www.cegep-heritage.qc.ca/manitou/.

Please note that only online applications will be considered.

N.B.: Candidates may be required to submit to selection tests. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

POSTING DATES

From 2021-04-21 00:00 to 2021-05-04 16:00

Cégep Heritage College applies an Equal Access program and encourages women, aboriginal people, members of visible and ethnic minorities and handicapped persons to apply.