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PROFESSOR, Pre-Service Firefighter Program
Competition # 47/12
POSTING DATE: April 5, 2012
CLOSING DATE: May 6, 2012
Appointment Details:
Department/Campus: School of Public Safety and Emergency Services - Barrie
Classification: Academic
Status: Full-time
Payband/Salary Range: As per the Academic Collective Agreement
Reports to: Dean, School of Human Services, School of Public Safety and Emergency Services, School of Child Studies
Effective Date: August 2012
Duties & Responsibilities:
.Develop and deliver a variety of courses in the Pre-Service Firefighter Program.
.Evaluate student progress/achievement.
.Maintain subject expertise through contact with industry, other educational institutions and/or professional organizations.
.Create and maintain a positive learning environment.
.Incorporate a variety of learning/teaching strategies to meet student needs.
.Participate in portfolio/school and College-wide activities as required.
.Participate in course/curriculum revision, course/program revision and renewal activities.
.Develop alternative delivery strategies, and online course development and teaching, as required.
.Detailed descriptions of responsibilities are defined in the classification definition of professor in the Academic Collective Agreement.
Qualifications:
Georgian College invites and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including persons of Aboriginal ancestry, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.
Required:
.A post-secondary degree.
.A combination of related education, training and related experience could be considered.
.A minimum of five years full-time experience within a Fire Service.
.Comprehensive knowledge of safety within the Fire Service, the Ontario Health and Safety Association and the Ministry of Labour.
.Previous teaching experience at a post-secondary level and / or adult training experience.
.Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
.Proven ability to contribute to, and work in, a positive team environment and to foster the same in their
students.
.Commitment to life-long learning.
.Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations.
.Computer literacy: MS Office, Web Delivery Software (i.e. Blackboard), and Student Information Systems.
Additional Asset / Preferred:
.A Master's degree.
.Additional training associated with the Ontario Fire College or Fire Marshall's Office.
.Experience with online course development and / or online teaching.
.Experience in some or all of the following: curriculum development, a variety of delivery strategies, adult learning methodologies, academic advising, and student success strategies.
.The ability to teach in more than one subject or program area.
*Note: Applicants selected for an interview may be required to present a teaching lesson during the interview and / or present a professional portfolio.
How to Apply:
To be considered for this position, please forward your application to resume@georgianc.on.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
resume@georgianc.on.ca quoting the competition number (i.e. 47/12) in the subject line of the email. Late applications will not be considered.
Applicants who are currently teaching partial-load at Georgian College or who were teaching partial-load within one month prior to this posting, should indicate their partial-load status in their cover letter.
Georgian College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per Freedom of Information (F.O.I.) And Protection of Privacy Act, 1987. While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.
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