Faculty - NSCC International

Central Office - IT Campus

Halifax, Nova Scotia

NSCC International

Term Full-time Position: Commencing approximately August 2, 2024, and ending approximately August 2, 2026

Application deadline is 11:59PM, July 11, 2024

Competition No. 2425-175

The salary scale for NSCC Faculty is based on twelve steps that range from $69,076.84 - $100,218.74. New Faculty may receive up to a maximum of five steps for relevant occupational experience and may receive up to an additional four steps for full-time equivalent years of instructional experience (instructional experience is defined as teaching post-secondary). The maximum a new Faculty can expect to receive is nine steps or $93,606.33

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is an undergraduate degree or college diploma in electrical or electronic engineering technology. An inter-provincial journeyperson status in the Construction Electrician or Industrial Electrician trade would be considered an asset.
• You have a minimum of five years (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in the solar PV industry.
• You have occupational experience in the post-secondary environment, specifically teaching solar PV related courses.
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in the development of project workplans and learning materials related to in-person and virtual training activities as well as learning materials for short-term and long-term programs.
• You have demonstrated experience liaising and collaborating with international stakeholders and delivering training activities in an international setting.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite.
• 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 and have strong cross-cultural skills.
• You possess excellent presentation skills and can facilitate content effectively and engagingly to a variety of audiences
• You have effective planning and time management skills
• 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 team dynamic and productive collegial relationships in an international setting
• You are a critical thinker with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• 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 an 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 Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.