As a member of the School of Trades & Transportation faculty team, you will:

• Provide theoretical and practical instruction in Related Subjects specifically in the areas of Trades Math and Industry Readiness courses. Other secondary areas may include Environment and Ethics, Business Ethics and practices, and sustainability related topics. This includes in person and online instruction.
• Collaboratively design and deliver educational experiences for a diverse group of learners. This will include preparation, instruction, assessment, and evaluation of students using a broad range of flexible teaching and learning practices and technologies such as Learning Management Systems (e.g. Brightspace) and classroom technology.
• Related duties include but are not limited to academic and career advisement, participating on committees, program marketing, curriculum revision/development through collaborative practice within faculty working groups, supporting and monitoring work placements, liaising with business and industry, representing the College as required and upholding NSCC policies and procedures.
• Ensure health and safety practices and procedures are followed in your classroom, shops and labs.
• Maintain currency with the latest industry practices relevant to your program and to continually develop your understanding of 21st century teaching and learning practices. This position may involve different delivery modalities (e.g. in-class, online, blended online/in-class), off-site instruction and alternate work hours such as weekends and evenings.

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a relevant undergraduate degree with a major in the related subject area of Communications and/or Math and/or a Red Seal in the Building Trades, specifically Carpentry, Automotive Service, Welding or Electrical. A Bachelor of Education degree would be considered an asset.
• You have a minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience and knowledge in general Trades and Transportation practices, specifically in communications within Trades and Trades Math, enabling you to provide learning experiences that mirror current practices in your field.
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in writing, presentation practices, job search processes, the mechanics of writing, and can relate these areas specifically to the Trade and Transportation fields of practice.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail and VISIO drawing program. Experience using a Learning Management System such as Brightspace would be considered an asset.

• You have demonstrated experience liaising with business and industry in your field.

• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in support of an exceptional student experience, including multi-media technologies and a variety of platforms that will engage students in online and blended learning.

• Ideally, you have related experience in delivery of educational programs or training to adults.

• Occupational experience that includes experience in providing performance feedback will be considered an asset.

• You have knowledge and experience in applying WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety and occupation-specific safety practices.

• You are comfortable using multi-media technologies and a variety of platforms that will serve to engage students in online and blended learning capacities. The ability to teach effectively in an online/blended environment which includes building knowledge of best practices for the delivery and management of courses delivered whole or in part online, using a course management system to communicate with students and to foster and support a collaborative online learning community with and between students will be an important factor in your success. Candidates who do not have previous online/blended teaching experience must be open to and willing to participate in training for this delivery model.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism
• You possess excellent presentation skills and can facilitate content effectively and engagingly to a variety of audiences
• You are known for your superior interpersonal skills and can manage interpersonal relationships and issues effectively
• Your superb team building skills will enable you to develop a positive classroom dynamic and productive collegial relationships
• Your commitment to excellence, to life-long learning and to community involvement make you an ideal candidate for Faculty at NSCC

As a condition of employment, Faculty at NSCC must complete a part-time adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status, all probationary, full or part-time Faculty of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Faculty whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact David Meister, HR Generalist at david.meister@nscc.ca. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here: Employee Workplace Accommodations Policy | NSCC

Unfortunately, we can not accept late or paper applications.