City : Hamilton

Category : Full-Time Academic

Industry : Education

Employer : Mohawk College

Status:  Full Time

Hours:  Monday to Friday; 8:00am to 10:00pm

Campus:  Fennell & McMaster

Payband:  Not applicable

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Posting Date:  December 7^th, 2020

Closing Date:  December 11^th, 2020 at 7:00pm EST

JOB SUMMARY:

The Department of Health Studies in the School of Health and Community Services is currently seeking a qualified professional to join the Autism and Behaviour Sciences team as a Professor. Under the direction of the Associate Dean, the Professor is responsible for the delivery of curriculum, development of an effective learning environment for students, and academic leadership.

The successful applicant will be expected to develop, deliver and revise curricula in collaboration with other College faculty. The successful candidate will be required to develop and teach a variety of courses, ranging from dual credit delivery (high school) to degree level programming.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties of this position will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Designing, updating, and delivering a variety of courses.
  
• Defining, evaluating, and validating learning outcomes for courses and programs which uphold academic quality and college policies and procedures.
  
• Creating a positive and engaging learning environment both in the classroom and online which uphold the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).
  
• Using a variety of teaching and learning strategies such as Experiential Learning (EL), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), adaptive technology, alternative delivery methodologies.
  
• Designing appropriate strategies and tools for facilitating and evaluating student progress and achievement.
  
• Participate in department, school, and college-wide activities/tasks as required.
  
• Work in a collaborative, collegial manner both within the department and across the college.

QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful applicant will have:

• A Masters Degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Psychology or Education
  
• Incumbent must be a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst in good standing with Behaviour Analyst Certification Board.
  
• Three (3) to five (5) years of previous adult or post-secondary level teaching experience, including both classroom and online environments.
  
• Preference will be given to those with program coordinator/leadership experience.
  
• An understanding of and experience with Verified Course Sequences through the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI).
• Relate theoretical knowledge to practical applications to provide a meaningful learning environment for students of diverse backgrounds, learning styles, and ages through innovative delivery methods.
  
• Demonstrated ability to relate to learners and provide a positive learning environment to students working at different skill levels including international students, Indigenous students, first-generation students and students requiring accommodation is an asset.
  
• Evidence of demonstrated application of adult learning principles, methodologies, curriculum design, and development.
  
• Knowledge and experience with computer systems (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) and educational technologies (e.g. d2L, Canvas, zoom).
  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an academic team, through the application of strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion with the ability to communicate and work effectively inter-culturally with diverse groups of students, employees and the community.

The successful candidate must have an ability to relate theoretical knowledge and practical applications through innovative delivery methods so as to provide a meaningful learning environment for students of diverse backgrounds and ages. The ability to work as a part of a team and demonstration of excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Faculty members hired at Mohawk College must be prepared to teach with a learner-centered approach and to assist in the development and application of alternate delivery methods. The incumbent may be assigned to teach classes at any College Campus and may be scheduled to teach between 8:00am and 10:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Mohawk College is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process.  Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the HR Department at 905-575-2047.

Mohawk College is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.