Job Description

Position Summary

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Cambrian College is committed to student success, lifelong learning, and responding to the diverse needs of students in today's ever-changing global marketplace. Within this dynamic, student-centered environment, the School of Community Services has been delivering vocationally relevant and in-demand education programs since the College first opened its doors in 1967. Today, the School of Community Services offers a number of certificates, diploma, advanced diploma, and graduate certificate programs. Within this context of inspiring innovation and excellence, Cambrian College's School of Community Services requires part-time Professors to teach in the Addictions and Mental Health Program at our Toronto Campus, (Ontario, Canada M5E 1E5) beginning in January 2026.



Individuals will teach in one or more of the following courses Addictions and Mental Health (Toronto Campus) | Cambrian College on Saturday or Sunday via in person delivery on campus.

Duties and Responsibilities

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The successful candidate is expected to teach different courses within the areas of Addictions and Mental Health. The incumbent will also be required to engage in a variety of activities that support teaching and learning and promote student success. These will include curriculum development, lesson planning, assessing student progress and achievement, and class management. Beyond their teaching duties, the successful candidate will be expected to establish an effective learning environment and work as a collaborative team member contributing to the overall direction of the program. In addition, the successful applicant will play an active role in student advising and student recruitment, assisting with the promotion and marketing of the program, and graduate placement. These activities will require that the incumbent assist in the development and maintenance of strong industry connections and community partnerships. Lastly, the incumbent will also have the opportunity to participate on College and school committees to advance the College's strategic priorities.



(Cambrian's academic year consists of three semesters, and this role may be required to deliver courses during the summer months. Cambrian offers programs and courses in-person, online, or in a HyFlex mode of delivery, which includes in-person, virtual synchronous, or fully online asynchronous participation, and this role may be required to deliver courses in multiple modes.)

Qualifications

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Required:

Master's degree in the areas of Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.

(A copy of educational documents must be submitted with application education completed outside of Canada, applicants are required to submit a WES or ICAS with their application)
Five years of demonstrated direct service and intervention experience in the fields of both mental health and addictions. Previous teaching experience, preferably at the postsecondary level. Ability to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others and function effectively within a team environment. Ability to provide leadership and mentorship and be an effective role model in the classroom. Ability to utilize creative teaching approaches and current and emerging teaching and learning strategies to enhance student success. Demonstrated ability to use a variety of educational technologies, including in-class media presentation systems, learning management systems, and other relevant classroom technologies. Ability to work with students from diverse educational, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Solid commitment to students and education. Excellent written communication skills and exceptional interpersonal skills. Strong computer literacy and effective critical thinking and organizational skills.

Additional Assets/Preferred:

PhD preferably in Psychology or Social Work Specific educational training in addictions

Required Information

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To be considered, candidates must provide the following as an attachment:

Educational documents + WES/ICAS Equivalence if degrees/diplomas are from a Non-Canadian University
* Teaching Philosophy Statement