Professor, Denturism (ID: 181-23)

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Department: Health Wellness and Sciences 
Campus: Barrie
Classification: Academic
Posting Date: May 17, 2023
Salary Range: $67,893- $117,697 
(as per the collective agreement)
Status: Full-Time
Effective Date: August 2023 
 
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 across our Health Wellness and Sciences programs.  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:
• Developing and delivering a wide variety of courses in our Advanced Denturism Diploma Program
• Evaluating student progress / achievement
• Maintaining subject expertise through professional development, contact with industry, other educational institutions and/or professional bodies
• Creating and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Incorporating a variety of learning / teaching strategies and technologies to meet student needs
• Participating in portfolio / academic / campus and college-wide activities as required
• Participating in course / curriculum revision, course / program revision and renewal activities
• Developing 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:
• Advanced 3-year Diploma in Denturism
• Must possess and maintain current registration, in good standing, with the College of Denturists of Ontario (CDO)
• A minimum of five years’ practical experience examining patients, and designing, constructing and repairing dentures
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including students, faculty, support staff, administrators and community stakeholders
• Advanced Skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient in using Integrated software, Web-based simulations and labs, Student information systems and database applications
• Ability to effectively integrate new technology into teaching and learning
 
Additional Asset / Preferred:
• Bachelor degree in a closely related field of study
• MBA, MSc or Masters degree in a closely related field
• Demonstrated progression in a leadership a Denturism practice
• Direct Involvement/collaboration with other dental and/or health professionals 
• Experience with Health Records Management
• Experience with Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures
• Community and or volunteerism contributions related to the field of Denturism and/or Dental Health
• Demonstrated use of current technologies to support student learning and management of grades (e.g. learning management systems, Student Information Systems, audience response tools)
• Experience with online course development and / or online teaching
• Experience in some or all of the following:  universal design for learning, a variety of delivery strategies, adult learning methodologies, academic advising, student success strategies
• The ability to source and or implement initiatives as they relate to the field of Health
 
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 pm, May 31, 2023.  While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.