Part-Time Professor, Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic – Apprenticeship

St. Lawrence College is seeking experienced and motivated professionals who share St. Lawrence College’s vision to be a globally recognized college, delivering innovative learning opportunities and preparing career-ready graduates to be leaders in their field.

St. Lawrence College is currently seeking qualified Professors on a part-time basis with experience and expertise in the Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic – Apprenticeship program
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The Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic program offered rence College includes the in-school training of the 313D Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic Apprenticeship as defined by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.

These positions will be primarily located at the Kingston Campus; however, occasional travel to support programs in Cornwall may be requested. Candidates may be required to teach from an online/alternate delivery format on occasion. Candidates must be available to teach Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

The responsibilities of St. Lawrence College Professors include, but are not limited to:

• Creating a positive learning environment that accommodate students’ diverse culture and educational backgrounds, experience and individual learning preferences;
• Effectively use educational and advanced technologies, and digital learning methodologies to enhance the student learning experience;
• Developing curriculum that is appropriately designed and uses evidence-based tools and strategies to support and assess student learning;
• Utilize principles of adult education to actively engage students in the learning process;
• Ensuring that course and program curriculum is current and relevant with a lens on the future;
• Working effectively with learners, colleagues, program and interdisciplinary teams as well as internal and external partners;
• Effectively use the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning to build a contemporary and evidenced based practice.

The ideal candidate will meet or exceed the following qualifications:

Qualifications

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION / DESIGNATION:

• Education Specific to the position: A minimum of a current Red Seal Certificate of Qualification in the Trade of Industrial Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic.
• Experience specific to the position: A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic post completion of the Qualification in the Trade Certificate.
• Teaching experience using a Learning Management System and virtual meeting technology system.
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level or experience in adult instructions techniques and practice using principles of andragogy and curriculum design experience will be required.
• A demonstrated practice supporting a diversity of learners.
• Experience participating in industry-led or community-based applied research will be an asset.
• A proven track record of life-long learning.
• A demonstrated commitment to putting “students first”.
• Candidates are requested to list all St. Lawrence College teacher training or equivalent they possess on their resume.
• A global mindset and intercultural knowledge and competence to teach in a global environment including international students is required.
• An understanding of the Ontario college system.
• Successful candidates are expected to model and promote our College values of:
  Students First, Teamwork, Innovation, Integrity, and Belonging.

Candidates who do not meet the specified education but who possess a relevant and acceptable combination of education, training, and a depth of industry experience may be considered.

Candidates seeking faculty positions with the College will be required to demonstrate the ability to design, facilitate and assess learning in accordance with adult learning principles and universal design in learning (UDL). An ongoing commitment to…