Job Description

Part-time Professor - Propagation of Vegetables for Field and Urban Agriculture (Dual Credit)
COMPETITION NO. PT-LS-43
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 honours bachelor's degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs - to more than 13,700 full-time post-secondary and 2,300 apprenticeship students. In addition, more than 14,600 students participate in professional and part-time learning. More than 110,500 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world.
A forward-looking organization committed to collaboration, innovation and sustainability, Durham College is ranked annually as one of the GTA's Top 100 employers and one of Canada's Greenest Employers and has been recognized as a Top 50 Research College in Canada, 10 times.
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.
About School-College-Work Initiative (SCWI):
The dual credit program at Durham College allows students to participate in post-secondary courses, earning dual credits that count towards their high school diploma, as well as earning a college course credit that may count towards a future post-secondary diploma, degree or apprenticeship.
Dual credits engage students through exposure to college courses and culture while supporting their successful transition to post-secondary education. Each year, over 2,000 area high school students take a dual credit program with Durham College. SCWI is proud to be partnered with Durham Catholic District School Board, Durham District School Board, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, and Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Clarington Catholic District School Board.
Position Information:
The Faculty of Liberal Studies' School College Work Initiative 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 AGPV 1131 Propagation of Vegetables for Field and Urban Agriculture.
Part-time faculty teach up to 6 hours per week with varied schedules Monday through Friday during regular high school hours. The majority of courses are delivered as two 75-minute classes in alignment with the high school timetable and periods.
Professors in this program may teach a variety of delivery models, which could involve teaching at a high school located in Durham Region, or in some cases, on the college campuses. For more information about the School College Work Initiative and 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:

• Creating a positive learning environment that accommodates students' diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles;
• Utilizing principles of pedagogy and universal learning design 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.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a two-year diploma in Horticulture or related field of study is required.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Education is considered 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 UDL and current assessment methodologies.
• Experience participating in industry-led or community-based applied research is an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to putting the student experience first.
• 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.
• Must be able to provide a clean Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) upon hire.

Preference will be given to candidates with relevant educational credentials and a proven track record of relevant work/teaching experience. Please note that hired candidates will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). Please apply below by submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes when the position has been filled. Competition number PT-LS-43
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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.

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