Part-Time Professor - Opticianry

Department : Health, Wellness & SciencesCampus : BarrieClassification : AcademicPosting Date : September 26, 2024Status : Part-TimeEffective : January 2024Pay range : $72.

56 159.79 per hour We are seeking part-time Professors for the Opticianry program. As a non-full-time faculty member at Georgian College you will have the opportunity to apply your passion for teaching and share your rich industry experience by creating a supportive and effective learning environment which allows students to achieve their full academic potential.

Duties include but are not limited to :

• Develop and deliver a wide variety of courses in our Opticianry program
• Evaluate student progress / achievement
• Maintain subject expertise through professional development, contact with industry, other educational institutions and / or professional bodies
• Create and maintain a positive learning environment
• Incorporate a variety of learning / teaching strategies and technologies to meet student needs
• Participate in portfolio / academic / campus and college-wide activities as required
• Participate in course / curriculum revision, program revision and renewal activities
• Develop alternative delivery strategies, and online course development and teaching, as required
• Detailed descriptions of responsibilities, are defined in the classification definition of professor in the Academic Collective Agreement Qualifications : Required :
• Successfully completed a diploma from a Canadian Opticianry program
• Current registration with the College of Opticians of Ontario and be a member in good standing, without terms, conditions or limitations that preclude the supervision of support personnel and students
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a vision care setting as an Optician
• Ability to effectively integrate new technology into teaching and learning
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to contribute to, and work in, a positive team environment and to foster the same in their students
• Commitment to life-long learning
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations
• Computer literacy : Microsoft Office Suite Additional Asset / Preferred :
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Previous teaching experience at a postsecondary level and / or adult training experience an asset
• Computer literacy : Learning Management System / Web Delivery Software (i.e. Blackboard) and Student Information Systems
• The ability to teach in multiple areas of Opticianry including Fabrication, Eye Glass and Contact Lens Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and / or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process. This posting will be open until filled.