Part-Time Professor - Advanced Pharmaceutics

Part‑time Academic • Oshawa • ID: PT‑SET‑150 • Part‑Time

Durham College is seeking an experienced and motivated professional who shares our commitment to quality and student success. The Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Information Technology requires a part‑time professor to teach lab sections for PHRM2103 – Advanced Pharmaceutics.

This course will discuss theoretical principles and practical aspects of solid dosage manufacturing and testing. Other dosage forms, including semi‑solids, emulsions, liquids, patches and aerosols will be discussed. The theory and practice of chemical analyses will be discussed from a pharmaceutical perspective. The application of mathematical calculations used in the USP and other regulatory publications will be discussed and practised. The lab will continue the testing of a variety of raw materials and finished products in a simulated quality control environment; results will be compared to pre‑determined acceptance criteria to determine the item’s status (pass/fail) and compliance. The process of out of specification investigations will be taught and practised.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PART‑TIME FACULTY APPLICANTS

Part‑time recruitment is ongoing and is dependent on when courses are being taught and the need for faculty to teach.

Part‑time faculty teach up to 6 hours per week with varied schedules Monday through Thursday between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm and Fridays between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm.

For more information about the different courses available, please look at the link to our School: -schools/school‑of‑science‑and‑engineering‑technology

The responsibilities of Durham College Part‑time Professors include, but are not limited to:

• Creating a positive learning environment that accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles;
• Utilising principles of adult education to actively engage students in the learning process;
• Effectively using educational technologies to support learning, manage and post grades, and deliver hybrid and on‑line courses;
• Developing curriculum that uses appropriate strategies and tools to assess student learning;
• Ensuring that course and programme curriculum is current and relevant;
• Working independently and demonstrating initiative; and
• Working effectively with students, the programme team, and a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Required Skills:

• A relevant degree combined with industry credentials (Master’s is an asset).
• A minimum of five years of recent (within the past three years) and relevant work experience.
• Teaching experience at the post‑secondary level with a demonstrated understanding and application of Universal Design for Learning and current assessment methodologies.
• Experience participating in industry‑led or community‑based applied research is an asset.
• Demonstrated use of current technologies to support student learning and the management of grades.
• Proven track‑record of life‑long learning.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including students, faculty, support staff, administrators and community stakeholders.
• Understanding of the Ontario college system.

The ideal candidate will meet or exceed the following qualifications:

• A relevant degree combined with industry credentials (Master’s is an asset).
• A minimum of five years of recent (within the past three years) and relevant work experience.
• Teaching experience at the post‑secondary level with a demonstrated understanding and application of Universal Design for Learning and current assessment methodologies.
• Experience participating in industry‑led or community‑based applied research is an asset.
• Demonstrated use of current technologies to support student learning and the management of grades.
• Proven track‑record of life‑long learning.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including students, faculty, support staff, administrators and community stakeholders.
• Understanding of the Ontario college system.

Required Experience

To apply, please submit your resume below on‑line.

Preference will be given to candidates with relevant educational credentials and a proven track record of relevant work/teaching experience. Applicants must have the appropriate accreditation or trade certification.