Instructor - Mining Engineering Technology

Public Posting

Commencing : As soon as possible

Deadline to Apply : Open until filled

DUTIES : The primary assignment of the successful candidate will be to instruct students, facilitate learning and evaluate student progress by planning, organizing, and managing learning activities and resources in both classroom and shop settings. The instructor will :

• incorporate their own teaching style with lesson plans by preparing and implementing various instructional strategies, techniques, and learning models to achieve specified learning outcomes and meet course objectives
• establish student performance objectives and evaluation methods and meet with students regularly to gauge and evaluate progress and identify and resolve problem areas in teaching and learning
• communicate effectively at a level appropriate to the ability of students and support an emotionally safe learning environment that is conducive to learning by maintaining appropriate classroom management following College policies and procedures
• actively participate in professional development activities to remain current in your field and post-secondary education profession
• actively participate in and contribute to accreditation activities to ensure the program is of the highest standard
• be responsible for delivering theory and practical components of all courses outlined
• perform other related duties consistent with maintaining quality learner-centered instruction

QUALIFICATIONS : The successful candidate must :

• demonstrate knowledge and experience in the mining industry
• have an understanding of methods used to teach course concepts and classroom management
• have effective communication, analytical, conflict resolution, and organizational skills
• be able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships in a teaching environment
• demonstrate a strong commitment to student success strategies and initiatives

The required knowledge and skills would have been acquired through :

• completion of a bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering and
• a minimum of five years recent relevant work experience in the mining sector as a Mining Engineer
• A Bachelor of Education Degree (Post-Secondary or Secondary), instructor training, experience teaching at the post-secondary level, and basic computer literacy skills including work with MS Office and pdf documents will all be considered assets.
• Training in Brightspace and teaching experience in an online learning environment will also be considered assets.

SALARY : Commensurate with qualifications and experience in accordance with College of the North Atlantic Faculty Collective Agreement.