Professor, Mechanical Technician - Precision Skills
at Georgian College

Job Description

Department: Engineering and Environmental Technology
Campus: Barrie
Classification: Academic
Posting Date: January 16, 2023
Salary Range: $66,555- $115,378 (as per the collective agreement)
Status: Full-Time
Effective Date: April 10, 2023

This position will be assigned a summer/fall rotation but teaching assignments may be changed by the Dean/Associate Dean and occur in any of the three semesters.

We are seeking a full-time Professor for the Mechanical Technician - Precision Skills program. As a 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:

• Developing and delivering a wide variety of mechanical manufacturing and related courses in our Mechanical Technician - Precision Skills program
• Evaluating student progress / achievement
• Maintaining subject expertise through professional development, contact with industry, other educational institutions and/or professional bodies
• Creating and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Incorporating a variety of learning / teaching strategies and technologies to meet student needs
• Participating in portfolio / academic / campus and college-wide activities as required
• Participating in course / curriculum revision, program revision and renewal activities
• Developing 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:

• A minimum of a 2 year post secondary diploma in precision machining/manufacturing, and a Certificate of Apprenticeship (C of A) and a Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) in a related mechanical trade.
• Minimum of nine years combined experience in teaching and/or industrial training, applying a skillset in the manufacturing sector with preference to machining and CAD/CAM. (Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing).
• Strong hands-on experience working with manufacturing equipment: conventional and CNC Mills, Wire EDM, Laser Cutters, Lathes and Grinders, Wire EDM, 3D scanning, and additive manufacturing (3D printing).
• Previous demonstrated industry and/or teaching experience focusing on at least three of the following subject areas: Conventional and CNC Machining, Wire EDM, Additive Manufacturing, CAD/CAM, Laser Scanning and Metrology at a postsecondary level and/or adult training experience
• Demonstrated mastery of curriculum development, universal design for learning, optimising delivery strategies, adult learning methodologies, academic advising, and student success strategies
• 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: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD and Mastercam
• Demonstrated experience in Additive Manufacturing and 3D Laser Scanning for Quality Assurance
• Teaching and Training Adults certification and/or equivalent certifications.

Additional Asset / Preferred:

• Additional experiences and/or learning focusing on advanced manufacturing processes.
• Experience with online course development and / or online teaching related to mechanical manufacturing discipline
• Computer literacy: Learning Management System / Web Delivery Software (i.e. Blackboard) and Student Information Systems
• The ability to teach in more than one related program area.

Applicants selected for an interview will be required to present a teaching lesson during the interview and / or present a professional portfolio.
Acceptable proof of education (degrees, credentials) from recognized post-secondary institutions or confirmation of international equivalencies will be required as part of the selection process.

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 Aboriginal ancestry, members of visible minorities, 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.

Consideration will first be given to qualified internal full-time and partial-load employees, in accordance with the Academic Collective Agreement

Applications for this position must be received by 11:59 pm, January 30, 2023. While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.

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