2425-302 - Faculty, Early Childhood Education - eCampus
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Faculty, Early Childhood Education
Education
eCampus
Nova Scotia
School of Access, Education and Language
Term, Part-Time Position (20 hours per week): Commencing approximately December 9, 2024 and ending approximately December 24, 2027.
Application deadline is 11:59 PM, October 10, 2024
Competition No. 2425-302
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 (pro-rated based on part-time hours and months worked).
This is a remote work opportunity. You must have a suitable offsite work location in Nova Scotia and be within commuting distance of any of NSCC's physical campuses. NSCC will supply you with all computing requirements (computer, monitors, etc.).
As a member of the School of Access, Education and Language faculty team, you will
- Provide theoretical and practical instruction in Early Childhood Education in the EAL and ALP Link Early Childhood Education programs.
- You will collaboratively design and deliver educational experiences for a diverse group of adult learners in a post-secondary environment. 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. You will also ensure health and safety practices and procedures are followed in your classroom, shops and labs.
- As a Faculty of NSCC, you will be expected to 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 teaching within any of our lines of business (e.g. certificate/diploma programs, continuing education, customized learning, apprenticeship), across 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 post-secondary degree or a 2-year Early Childhood Education Diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution and a Nova Scotia Level 2 ECE Certification.
- Nova Scotia Level 3 ECE Certification would be considered an asset.
- You have a minimum of five years (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in early childhood education.
- Experience with English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners and supporting learners who are newcomers is considered an asset.
- Ideally, you have related experience in delivery of educational programs or training to adults
- You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, including Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and Screen Pal.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems such as Brightspace would be considered an asset.
- You are comfortable with online teaching and remote instruction using technology.
- You possess basic internet skills to search for information coupled with internet information skills to evaluate the information you find. Above all, 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.
- You have demonstrated experience liaising with business and industry in your field.
- 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 Jaclynn Kelly, 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.
