DUTIES
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It is expected that the successful candidate will:
• Practice scholarly teaching in lectures, labs and practica
• Perform ongoing curricular development in lectures, labs and practica
• Create and maintain a quality and safe learning environment
• Support and advocate for ESTR students
• Contribute, through service, to Program, Department, Faculty, TRU, and the wider community
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of students
• Evaluate student performance and be available for student consultation
• Develop and supervise practicum placements
• Liaise with employers to support students in their practicum placements
• Travel to and from practicum placements
QUALIFICATIONS
• A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline required or, in exceptional circumstances only, equivalent qualifications and experience that demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities normally developed in a master's program.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or Red Seal in a relevant field required
• Teaching Certificate, or Instructor’s Diploma, or Special Education Certificate required
EXPERIENCE:
• Working with students with intellectual, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, other neuro-diverse abilities required
• In employment preparation / supporting students through the career planning and career decision making process required
• Practicum coordination experience preferred
• Project-based learning, experiential learning, and work integrated learning preferred
• Experience in integrating Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods (Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action 63) preferred
• Skills in building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect (TRC CA 62) preferred
• Teaching excellence, including developing culturally appropriate curricula (TRC CA 10) preferred