Faculty, Teacher Assistant Program
eCampus
Nova Scotia
School of Access, Education and Lanugage
Term, Full-Time Position: Commencing approximately December 2, 2024 (and ending approximately December 23, 2025)
Application deadline is 11:59pm, October 8, 2024
Competition No. 2425-300
This is a remote work opportunity. You must have a suitable work from home office space in Nova Scotia and be within commuting distance to any of NSCC's physical campuses. The successful candidate will have all computing requirements (computer, monitors, etc.) provided to their home office.
The salary scale for NSCC Faculty is based on steps that range from $74,170.79 - $102,223.12. Faculty may receive up to a maximum of five steps for full-time equivalent years of instructional experience (instructional experience is defined as teaching high school Grade 10 and above) and may receive up to an additional four steps for the relevant occupational experience. The maximum a new Faculty can expect to receive is nine steps or $95,478.45.
Please note: as part of the application process, you will be required to answer the following questions through Career Beacon:
- Describe how you have, or will apply adult learning principles to your teaching practice in an asynchronous online delivery model.
- Describe how you have, or will effectively support/advise learners studying in an asynchronous online delivery model
As a member of the School of Access, Education and Language faculty team, you will:
- Provide theoretical and practical instruction in the part-time, online asynchronous Teacher Assistant program.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
The minimum educational qualification for this position is a Bachelor of Education degree or an undergraduate degree in a relevant area of study (e.g., Child and Youth Studies, Bachelor of Arts with a major in psychology) or field related to the subjects to be taught. A valid Nova Scotia teacher's certificate issued under the Education Act together with 5 years of experience in the subject to be taught will also be considered.
A Master of Education degree in working with diverse learners would be considered an asset.
You have a minimum of five years (full time equivalent) of recent experience teaching at the elementary, high school, or post-secondary levels.
Experience teaching in a school learning centre would be considered an asset.
Experience in curriculum and resource development would be considered an asset.
Experience teaching online and/or using e-learning technology in a blended format is an asset.
A strong working understanding of Universal Design for Learning would be considered an asset.
You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail and Learning Management Systems.
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 Sarah Curwin, HR Generalist, at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here: Employee Workplace Accommodations Policy | NSCC
Unfortunately, we can not accept late or paper applications.
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