Professor, Marine Engineering Technology

Department : Owen Sound

Campus : Owen Sound

Classification : Academic

Posting Date : October 21, 2024

Salary Range : $73,079-$126,689 (as per Faculty collective agreement)

Status : Full-Time

Effective Date : December 2024

This position will be assigned a fall / winter rotation but teaching assignments may be changed by the Dean / Associate Dean and occur in any of the three semesters.

We are seeking a full-time Professor for the Marine Engineering Technology program. As a faculty member at Georgian College you will have the opportunity to apply your passion for teaching and share your rich industry experience by creating a supportive and effective learning environment which allows students to achieve their full academic potential.

Duties include but are not limited to :

• Develop and deliver a wide variety of courses in our Marine Engineering Technology program
• Evaluate student progress / achievement
• Maintain subject expertise through professional development, contact with industry, other educational institutions and / or professional bodies
• Create and maintain a positive learning environment
• Incorporate a variety of learning / teaching strategies and technologies 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 : Required :

Required :

• Certification as a 2nd Class or higher Marine Engineer by Transport Canada; Motor Ship preferred
• Successfully completed a postsecondary diploma / degree in a relevant field of study
• A minimum of three years’ practical experience in the marine engineering sector with a strong knowledge base of Canadian marine industry
• Previous teaching experience at a postsecondary 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 : Microsoft Office Suite and software related to the marine engineering field

Additional Asset / Preferred :

• Previous teaching experience at a postsecondary level and / or adult training experience
• Experience with teaching in a Marine Engineering Propulsion Plant simulator is a desirable asset
• Experience with online course development and / or online teaching
• Experience in some or all of the following : curriculum development, universal design for learning, a variety of delivery strategies, adult learning methodologies, academic advising, and student success strategies
• Computer literacy : Learning Management System / Web Delivery Software (i.e. Blackboard) and Student Information Systems
• Ability to effectively integrate new technology into teaching and learning
• The ability to teach in more than one subject or program area

Applicants selected for an interview will be required to present a teaching lesson during the interview and / or present a professional portfolio.

Acceptable proof of education (degrees, credentials) from recognized post-secondary institutions or confirmation of international equivalencies will be required as part of the selection process.

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and / or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Aboriginal ancestry, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Consideration will first be given to qualified internal full-time and partial-load employees, in accordance with the Academic Collective Agreement.

Applications for this position must be received by 11 : 59 on October 31,2024