Sessional Faculty, Liberal Arts

Job title:

Sessional Faculty, Liberal Arts

Company

Yorkville University

Job description

About Us:We are looking for the visionaries, the change-makers, the self-starters who are seeking more from their career. Change begins with the small decisions we make, each day, to support each other and strive to create inspiring incredible educational experiences for all students, no matter where they are or how they learn. This concept connects deeply to the idea that, in choosing a career with Yorkville University, you will have the opportunity to push boundaries, flex your creativity and inspire positive change for so many people. It’s also a call-back to the transformative power of education itself. Seek a career that will challenge you to make a meaningful difference through work with a passionate, empowered team in an environment where your voice matters and your ideas are always important.If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us. Who we need:Reporting to the Dean of Liberal Arts, the Sessional Faculty member is responsible for teaching undergraduate courses, designing learning activities and assessing student performance, in alignment with our mission of championing student success. They will facilitate undergraduate courses in one or more of the following disciplines: English, Sociology, Human Geography, Philosophy, and Psychology. Sessional Faculty will be required to work on-site at the New Westminster Campus located at 88 6th Street beginning (October 2024). Classes run between 9am – 9pm, Monday to Saturday and are assigned based on availability. To be considered, please apply with PDF containing a cover letter that highlights your disciplinary background and ability to provide excellent student learning experiences, and a curriculum vitae. What you will do:

• Provides timely, constructive feedback and evaluates learning using a variety of effective assessment mechanisms.
• Provides academic advice and guidance to students by holding regular office hours for student support, and providing timely responses to emails, to support learning outcomes.
• Implements inclusive teaching practices that anticipate, value, and respond to the diversity of learner needs and experiences.
• Engages in reflective practice and on-going professional development, leveraging information from various sources, including student evaluations of learning, to identify areas for growth as an educator.
• Uses the University’s LMS Moodle, classroom technologies and other digital resources to support teaching and learning.
• Collaborates with cross-functional colleagues in (including but not limited to) academic and student services, and teaching and learning design, program leadership, and student services, ensuring the integrity of the learning experience.
• Cooperates with administrators and colleagues to advance priorities of academic areas to enhance the Yorkville community.
• Attends and contributes productively to meetings, and other relevant Yorkville events.
• Acts as an ambassador for the staff and faculty, contributing to the promotion of core values, distinctive capabilities and a positive culture that supports equity, inclusion, learning, and wellness.
• Upholds the integrity of academic and university policies and complies with provincial and federal legislation.

What you bring:

• Graduate degree in a relevant field. PhD or terminal degree is preferred. Minimum requirement of a Master’s degree.
• Post-secondary teaching experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning strategies and fostering an inclusive learning environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and networking skills, experience in LMS platforms and educational technologies and MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams).
• Proven ability to work collaboratively to achieve common goals, exercise mature discretion and maintain confidentiality of student records, etc.
• Teaching experience in relevant discipline at program level. Experience with international and/or diverse learners preferred.

What’s in it for you:We provide a transformative, accessible and flexible higher education environment, our team shares a passion for learning, teaching, and growing. We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and diverse work environment throughout our three campus locations. Competitive pay of $4,000 CAD per course. What does the best of all worlds mean at Yorkville University:

• An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education. We value innovation and continuously look towards expanding our programming, working with the latest research, tools, and solutions. As a private school with government approval of our offerings, we have the opportunity to do more, stay current, and be future-forward.
• The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo. Everything we do here is about delighting and engaging our employees – and ultimately our students- from mentorship to teaching, from creative outlets to analytical ones.
• A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. We celebrate the full range of human diversity, and we acknowledge that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access.
• The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications, and programs – right up to our Doctorate offerings.
• An appreciation for the insights and skills you bring to work with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a wide breadth of wellness services, and a work-life balance.

Join us:We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest now.Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville Education Company and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity-seeking groups.Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify our People Team at 1-866- 467-0661.

Expected salary

$4000 per month

Location

New Westminster, BC

Job date

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:15:37 GMT

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