Professor, Pre-Service Fire
Location
Belleville, ON | Canada
Job description
Salary $80.62 Hourly
Location Belleville, ON
Job Type Contract
Job Number 2024-00025
Department School of Health, Human and Justice Studies
Opening Date 02/20/2024
Bargaining Unit OPSEU420-ACAD-FT/PL
Start Date ASAP
Length of Term Contract
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
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About Loyalist
Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. At Loyalist, we empower our students with wraparound support services and hands-on training to succeed on any path they choose. Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners. Our graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields. With a presence in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope, Tyendinaga and Toronto, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve. Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators. Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities.
Position Summary
This posting is in anticipation of current and future part-time teaching opportunities starting as early as April 2024. Reporting to the Associate Dean – Human and Justice Studies, with a flexible schedule and in-person classes, the part-time Professor will facilitate the delivery of courses within the above program, incorporating a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies, which are designed to successfully meet the needs of learners.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaches assigned course(s) using best practices and adult education principles.
- Builds on and develops syllabus and course material, based on existing course outline and teaching materials which becomes part of the course teaching material used by future faculty.
- Ensures course teaching materials are current, relevant, and reflect the best practices within the relevant professional/program disciplines.
- Creates an effective environment for learning which accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles.
- Develops and implement course learning outcomes and alternative delivery strategies, ensuring that support and reflect program goals.
- Assures that students are aware of all relevant learning outcomes, learning strategies, deadlines, and assessment techniques.
- Assesses student achievement of learning outcomes and supports student progress through individual tutoring, academic counselling, and timely feedback.
- Develops multi-media materials and alternative delivery strategies and incorporate appropriate educational technologies into the learning process.
- Liaises effectively with internal and external partners to create and maintain a collaborative and relevant learning environment.
- Uses the learning management system to support learner outcomes
Qualifications
- The College in collaboration with the Office of the Fire Marshall (OFM) must ensure that faculty in this program meet the provincial standard as outlined by the Ministry to teach in the Pre-service Fire program.
- In order to join the faculty team, a candidate must be a member of a fire department or recently retired from a fire department (generally within the past three years) and Must have the following National Fire Protection Association certification standards:
- NFPA 1001 – Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications: Fire Fighter 1 and 2 Certification
- NFPA 1041 – Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications - Instructor 2 Certification
- NFPA 1072 – Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications
- NFPA 1006 – Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications - Technical Rescue - Chapter 5 Core Operations would be considered an asset
- NFPA 1021 - Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications - Fire Officer 1
- NFPA 1002 - Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Pump Operator Professional Qualifications
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certification and previous teaching experience with EMR programs.
- A relevant combination of education and experience normally acquired through a degree in emergency services with 5 years of recent, relevant and progressive industry experience in the fire service and previous teaching or instructing experience in the fire service industry or post-secondary sector.
- A demonstrated ability to create a safe and inclusive space that meets the learning needs of a diverse student population
- A demonstrated ability to develop and deliver innovative and engaging learning activities
- A demonstrated understanding of the principles of adult learning along with experience teaching adult learners and developing curriculum; previous teaching experience particularly in the college environment is an asset
- A demonstrated ability to work within a collaborative environment as evidenced through a strong network of contacts with other professionals, agencies, and employers
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills
- A proven commitment to achieving and developing excellence in others
- A commitment to lifelong learning in the field
- A proven ability to work within a collaborative environment, demonstrating flexibility
- Advanced computer literacy and a demonstrated willingness to acquire and use learning tools (such as Loyalist’s “Canvas” System) commensurate with departmental requirements
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and problem-solving, conflict and stress management skills
- Excellent grounding in best practice and emerging knowledge, skills and attitudes in the field
- An ability to apply an understanding of diversity and inclusiveness to meet the needs of a diverse student population
Please note:
Following an offer of employment, candidates with Canadian credentials will be required to provide official transcripts from the granting educational institution(s); candidates with international credentials must provide World Education Services (WES) evaluation (at their own cost) confirming Canadian equivalency of their credentials.
Loyalist is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive college community. We encourage and welcome applications from marginalized and equity seeking groups. Loyalist College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you have accommodation needs, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to . We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Agency Loyalist College
Address 376 Wallbridge Loyalist Rd.
Belleville, Ontario, K8N 5B9
Phone 613-969-1913
Website About Loyalist
Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. At Loyalist, we empower our students with wraparound support services and hands-on training to succeed on any path they choose. Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners. Our graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields. With a presence in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope, Tyendinaga and Toronto, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve. Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators. Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities.
Position Summary
This posting is in anticipation of current and future part-time teaching opportunities starting as early as April 2024. Reporting to the Associate Dean – Human and Justice Studies, with a flexible schedule and in-person classes, the part-time Professor will facilitate the delivery of courses within the above program, incorporating a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies, which are designed to successfully meet the needs of learners.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaches assigned course(s) using best practices and adult education principles.
- Builds on and develops syllabus and course material, based on existing course outline and teaching materials which becomes part of the course teaching material used by future faculty.
- Ensures course teaching materials are current, relevant, and reflect the best practices within the relevant professional/program disciplines.
- Creates an effective environment for learning which accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles.
- Develops and implement course learning outcomes and alternative delivery strategies, ensuring that support and reflect program goals.
- Assures that students are aware of all relevant learning outcomes, learning strategies, deadlines, and assessment techniques.
- Assesses student achievement of learning outcomes and supports student progress through individual tutoring, academic counselling, and timely feedback.
- Develops multi-media materials and alternative delivery strategies and incorporate appropriate educational technologies into the learning process.
- Liaises effectively with internal and external partners to create and maintain a collaborative and relevant learning environment.
- Uses the learning management system to support learner outcomes
Qualifications
- The College in collaboration with the Office of the Fire Marshall (OFM) must ensure that faculty in this program meet the provincial standard as outlined by the Ministry to teach in the Pre-service Fire program.
- In order to join the faculty team, a candidate must be a member of a fire department or recently retired from a fire department (generally within the past three years) and Must have the following National Fire Protection Association certification standards:
- NFPA 1001 – Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications: Fire Fighter 1 and 2 Certification
- NFPA 1041 – Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications - Instructor 2 Certification
- NFPA 1072 – Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications
- NFPA 1006 – Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications - Technical Rescue - Chapter 5 Core Operations would be considered an asset
- NFPA 1021 - Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications - Fire Officer 1
- NFPA 1002 - Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Pump Operator Professional Qualifications
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certification and previous teaching experience with EMR programs.
- A relevant combination of education and experience normally acquired through a degree in emergency services with 5 years of recent, relevant and progressive industry experience in the fire service and previous teaching or instructing experience in the fire service industry or post-secondary sector.
- A demonstrated ability to create a safe and inclusive space that meets the learning needs of a diverse student population
- A demonstrated ability to develop and deliver innovative and engaging learning activities
- A demonstrated understanding of the principles of adult learning along with experience teaching adult learners and developing curriculum; previous teaching experience particularly in the college environment is an asset
- A demonstrated ability to work within a collaborative environment as evidenced through a strong network of contacts with other professionals, agencies, and employers
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills
- A proven commitment to achieving and developing excellence in others
- A commitment to lifelong learning in the field
- A proven ability to work within a collaborative environment, demonstrating flexibility
- Advanced computer literacy and a demonstrated willingness to acquire and use learning tools (such as Loyalist’s “Canvas” System) commensurate with departmental requirements
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and problem-solving, conflict and stress management skills
- Excellent grounding in best practice and emerging knowledge, skills and attitudes in the field
- An ability to apply an understanding of diversity and inclusiveness to meet the needs of a diverse student population
Please note:
Following an offer of employment, candidates with Canadian credentials will be required to provide official transcripts from the granting educational institution(s); candidates with international credentials must provide World Education Services (WES) evaluation (at their own cost) confirming Canadian equivalency of their credentials.
Loyalist is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive college community. We encourage and welcome applications from marginalized and equity seeking groups. Loyalist College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you have accommodation needs, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to . We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is not benefits eligible.
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