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I. JOB SUMMARY
Yorkville University has openings for part-time faculty who can teach English and Humanities courses for its General Studies program. The position is flexible for online and on campus teaching.
The successful candidate should be able to travel to our Steeles campus (2000 Steeles Ave W., Concord, ON) and the Dundas Sq. campus (460 Yonge St., Toronto, ON).
The Faculty – Part Time carries out educational instruction and related services for assigned courses, providing fully prepared current instruction to students. These services will be provided on the day and time mutually agreed to as outlined in the term schedule.
The Faculty – Part Time the qualifications and credentials as required by Yorkville University and is responsible for maintaining and updating their education/training, as required, for such qualifications and credentials.
II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
– · teach courses as assigned
– · actively engages in student retention activities, including documented communication with students regarding attendance and progress
– · provides assistance for the planning, development and maintenance of program curriculum
– · develops course content, as needed
– · prepares and marks all tests, assignments and exams
– · works with the Program Chair to resolve student concerns
– · attends scheduled Program meetings, in-service workshops and institution wide meetings
– · complies with the administrative requirements to take attendance, grade papers and exams and to hand in final grades as per Yorkville University’s term schedule
– · provides annual documentation of continuing professional growth
– · adheres to and publicly supports all Yorkville University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the Employee Handbook, Student Handbook and the Faculty Handbook
III. POSITION PROFILE
A. Education and Experience
– Candidates need to hold a terminal degree (PhD preferred) in their discipline with 3-5 years of teaching experience at the post-secondary level
– On-line teaching experience would be an asset.
– Earned a minimum of a Masters degree in relevant field, preference will be given to Master of Arts and/or Master of Fine Arts
– Post secondary teaching experience is preferred, including online where applicable
– Extensive practical experience within relevant profession
B. Skills and Abilities
– · Documented expertise in academic subject area
– · Capacity for continuous learning and development.
– · Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written
– · Excellent presentation skills
– · Superior interpersonal skills
– · Proven organizational and administrative skills with meticulous record-keeping and attention to detail
About Yorkville University
Founded in 2004, Yorkville University is a Canadian university with a national presence. With campuses in New Brunswick, Ontario and British Columbia, Yorkville University offers professional, practitioner-oriented masters and bachelor degree programs, delivered entirely online, in class or a blend of both.
Please visit www.yorkvilleu.ca for further information.
Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.
Job Type: Part-time
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