Job Description

Professor, Insurance and Finance
Status: Full Time Hours: Monday to Friday; 8:00am to 10:00pm Home Campus: Fennell Payband: Not applicable Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience Posting Date: February 21, 2023 Closing Date: Open until filled We support and encourage the contributions of our diverse employees. We are committed to nurturing an equitable, diverse and inclusive (EDI) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in our community. Mohawk College is currently recruiting for our next Professor, Insurance and Finance The Department of Business Management in the McKeil School of Business requires a full time Professor to teach theoretical and practical business applications in our Insurance, Finance, and Business programs. Under the direction of the Associate Dean, Professors in this department are responsible for providing academic leadership for developing an effective learning environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties of this position will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Deliver theory and practical application at both the College Diploma and Degree level.
• Create a positive learning environment in the classroom and other learning spaces.
• Use a variety of teaching and learning strategies including classroom lectures and workshops, online learning, video recordings, simulations and experiential learning.
• Use a variety of techniques to evaluate student achievement of learning outcomes.
• Demonstration of student-centered course design and delivery, including aspects of Universal Design for Learning and intercultural competence.
• Assess student feedback and industry trends to develop, deliver and revise curriculum.
• Engage in applied research.

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant must have:

• A PhD in Management with a focus on any one of Insurance, Risk Management, or Finance.
• Certified as a FCIP (Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional) and/or CFP (Certified Financial Planner.)
• Extensive Underwriting knowledge and/or experience.
• Eight (8) to ten (10) years of progressive business and academic experience.
• Prior teaching experience at the post-secondary level would be an asset.
• A demonstrated record of student-centered and innovative delivery.
• Experience and/or interest in leading in a Program Coordinator capacity.
• Experienced in program and curriculum development.
• Competence with an on-line learning environment including experience hosting virtual class-rooms e.g. Zoom or Teams.
• Experience with on-line Learning Management systems.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a flexible and cooperative manner.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion with the ability to communicate and work effectively inter-culturally with diverse groups of students, employees and the community.

Mohawk College prioritizes recruiting and retaining diverse employees. With this in mind, the College is committed to fostering inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (905) 575 - 2047. Mohawk College is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, S2LGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. For more information concerning the Mohawk College strategic plan, please see: strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/