Professor, Power Engineering Technology

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Competition # 47-24


Department: Owen Sound
Campus: Owen Sound
Classification: Academic
Posting Date: February 15, 2024
Salary Range: $73,079-126,689 (as per Faculty collective agreement)
Status: Full-Time
Effective Date: April 2024

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

Georgian College is seeking a full-time Professor for the Power 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 Power Engineering Technology program
• Evaluate student progress / achievement
• Maintain subject expertise through contact with industry, other educational institutions and / or professional organizations
• Create and maintain a positive learning environment
• Incorporate a variety of learning / teaching strategies 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:
• Successfully completed a postsecondary diploma / degree in a relevant field of study that may include, but is not limited to power engineering or a combination of significant relevant industry experience and training along with relevant certification may be considered in lieu of formal postsecondary education
• Certification by Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) for Power Engineering 2nd class or higher Operating Engineer (a copy of valid certificate must accompany the application)
• A minimum of five years’ practical experience in the power engineering sector with a strong knowledge base of steam power and refrigeration
• 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 power engineering field

Additional Asset / Preferred:
• Experience with online course development and / or online teaching an asset
• Experience in some or all of the following: curriculum development, work integrated learning and / or program / student retention strategies an asset
• Computer literacy: 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 Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, 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.

To be considered for this position, please visit our website at www.GeorgianCollege.ca and apply by navigating to About Us and then to Career Opportunities.

Applications for this position must be received by 11:59 pm on February 29, 2024. While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.