Part-time Professor- Industrial Controls I

Durham College is seeking an experienced and motivated professional who shares our commitment to quality and student success. The School of Science and Engineering Technology requires a part-time professor to teach CONT 3123 – Industrial Controls I.

Industrial Controls I is designed to educate students in the theory of operation and practical implementation of industrial control systems and PLC systems. Industrial electrical symbols, ladder diagrams, relays, motor starters, industrial timers/Smart relays, industrial sensors, PLC’s and motor control circuits will be covered in detail. The laboratory component of this course provides practical experience with numerous control devices that can be directly related to industrial control systems found in industry. This course is a prerequisite for Industrial Controls II. A working knowledge of AutoCAD is a must as it is used for documentation purposes throughout this course and Industrial Controls II (CONT 3131) in semester 4.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PART-TIME FACULTY APPLICANTS

Part-time recruitment is ongoing and is dependent on when courses are being taught and the need for faculty to teach. Part-time faculty teach up to 6 hours per week with varied schedules Monday through Thursday between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm, Fridays between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.

For more information about the different courses available, please look at the link to our School: https://durhamcollege.ca/academic-schools/school-of-science-and-engineering-technology

THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF DURHAM COLLEGE PART-TIME PROFESSORS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Creating a positive learning environment that accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles;

Utilizing principles of adult education to actively engage students in the learning process;

Effectively using educational technologies to support learning, manage and post grades, and deliver hybrid and on-line courses;

Developing curriculum that uses appropriate strategies and tools to assess student learning;

Ensuring that course and program curriculum is current and relevant;

Working independently and demonstrating initiative; and

Working effectively with students, the program team, and a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
The ideal candidate will meet or exceed the following qualifications:

A relevant degree combined with industry credentials (Master’s is an asset).

A minimum of five years of recent (within the past three years) and relevant work experience.

Teaching experience at the post-secondary level with a demonstrated understanding and application of Universal Design for Learning and current assessment methodologies.

Experience participating in industry-led or community-based applied research is an asset.

Demonstrated use of current technologies to support student learning and the management of grades.

Proven track-record of life-long learning.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including students, faculty, support staff, administrators and community stakeholders.

Understanding of the Ontario college system.

Preference will be given to candidates with relevant educational credentials and a proven track record of relevant work/teaching experience. Applicants must have the appropriate accreditation or trade certification.

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