Job Description

Find Your Spot at Humber

At Humber, our career paths open a world of infinite possibilities for you to explore. People are at the heart of the Humber experience. Here, every day we work shoulder to shoulder to deliver excellence, and in doing so, we redefine what it means to be a leader in polytechnic education. Humber employees are a diverse group of committed, caring and fun-loving people.

Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s leading postsecondary institutions, offers a combination of theoretical learning and hands on experience and meets its vision of transforming postsecondary education through global and polytechnic leadership.

Humber\xe2\x80\x99s Centres of Innovation and Entrepreneurship will integrate applied research into program curricula and provide students with access to interdisciplinary and industry projects. We are seeking faculty who will provide students with an exceptional learning experience as we immerse our students in experiential learning and programs that empower them to think critically, make bold choices and become leaders of change. We take finding and growing the right talent very seriously. We strive to find and nurture extraordinary employees who bring their best each day.

Humber\xe2\x80\x99s Faculty of Media & Creative Arts offers the most comprehensive mix of media, arts and communications programs in Canada. We specialize in storytelling of all forms: journalism and writing; film, acting and television; advertising and public relations; interaction design and animation; music and fine arts. Live Labs and work-integrated learning opportunities complement the industry-specific business skills that are woven through each of our programs. Our graduates are collaborative, highly skilled, career-ready professionals with the creative aptitude, entrepreneurial ability, and resourcefulness needed to lead and innovate wherever the story takes them.

If you are interested in working in higher education and are looking to contribute to the largest polytechnic College in Ontario, as we shape the future of our students and communities, here is your opportunity to join our team.

Job Details

Position Title: Professor, Comedy Writing and Performance

Status: Full-time

Faculty/Department: Faculty of Media and Creative Arts

Campus/Location: Lakeshore campus

Salary: Academic starting salaries are determined based on qualifications and years of related experience as detailed in the collective agreement for academic employees

What you will do:

Under the direction of the Associate Dean, Journalism and Writing, the incumbent is responsible for the following:

Teaching:

• in-person, online or hybrid teaching. It is expected that the incumbent may teach across several programs in the Faculty, dependant on skills and experience.
• create an effective and innovative learning environment that engages students and encourages student success
• using accessible educational tools and technology to focus on student-centered engagement
• incorporating universal design for learning in course design
• providing regular and iterative feedback and evaluation to learners. The professor is responsible for overall assessment and evaluation of student work, including midterm and final grade entry.

Curriculum development, course design/revision:

• regular review of courses in the program, including course outline creation and updates
• participating in annual program quality assessment processes, which can include review of program maps, course learning outcomes and objectives
• reviewing and revising course assessments
• reviewing and revising course design, course learning materials and learning approaches when needed

Additionally, the incumbent will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues and participate in committees and related associations. The incumbent is expected to support activities that contribute to Humber\xe2\x80\x99s Centres of Innovation (COI) and engage in research projects when appropriate. The incumbent will support student advising, student recruitment and audition process, graduate placement, assist with the promotion and marketing of programs and develop and maintain strong industry ties. The incumbent will also be expected to assist with the planning and implementation of end of year shows for students.

Qualifications

What you bring to the role

Education

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in a related field. Master of Fine Arts (MFA) or Master of Arts (MA) preferred.

Experience and Skills

Candidates should have at least 5 years of industry experience working as a comedian or actor, as well as three to five years of teaching experience. Experience working as a director, coach, or mentor to acting, theatre or comedy students is an asset. The incumbent may teach classes in improvisation, sketch comedy, acting and voice, stand-up comedy, physical comedy, business of comedy, comedic writing, and video production.

In addition, the successful candidate will have engaging and effective teaching skills, demonstrated ability to coach and support students, demonstrated experience managing classroom dynamics, strong knowledge and application of current pedagogical principles, a student focused approach and a demonstrated commitment to fostering innovation and positive change. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of principles of equity and inclusion, be a collaborative team player and be committed to a positive team culture. Candidates should also demonstrate the ability to teach courses that introduce and center comedy writing and performance in the lived experience of historically marginalized communities and include guest speakers, resources, materials, and viewpoints that support this approach to teaching and learning. The successful candidate will possess well-developed interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills and have demonstrated ability to contribute positively to curriculum development and delivery.

The hiring committee acknowledges that within higher education, conventional academic pathways can reinforce biases in the recruitment and hiring of faculty. Consider applying for this position even if you do not hold all the required skills or experience, particularly if you have teaching or knowledge-sharing experience within a community-based context, performance or writing practice.

What\xe2\x80\x99s In it for you?

• An opportunity to have an impact with a post-secondary institution, poised to do great things
• Diverse, hard-working, committed team of people who care about each other
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job
• Amazing perks
• Highly supportive work culture

At Humber College we don\xe2\x80\x99t just accept difference \xe2\x80\x94 we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber College. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Humber College is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.

Accommodation

Humber College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

Anti-Discrimination Statement

At Humber College, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. Students and employees have the right to study, live and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance on concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion http://hrs.humber.ca/human-rights-equity-diversity.html or the Office of Student Conduct at oscs@humber.ca

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