Overview
Job Title:
Part-time Faculty, Welding & Robotics
Requisition #:
23-473
Campus:
Cambridge
Department:
School of Engineering & Technology
Posting Date:
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Closing Date:
Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST
Vacancy Type:
Academic – Part-time
Academic Part-time Position
Part-time faculty members are required to teach in the Welding and Robotics Technician program, at the School of Engineering & Technology in the Summer 2023 semester (May 7, 2023, to August 20, 2023).
Areas of instruction include:
Robotic welding programming
Robotic maintenance and troubleshooting
Automated welding
Candidates must be able to teach 4 – 6 hours per week. The courses are delivered in a lab, in person and the location for the lab is at the Cambridge Campus.
Although many of our employees are currently working remotely, this position is governed by the applicable legislation of the Province of Ontario. Successful candidates will be required to conduct work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus as required.
Responsibilities:
Ensure student awareness of course objectives, instructional approach, and evaluation systems
Carry out regularly scheduled instruction according to the format prescribed for the course, including as appropriate, classroom, computer-assisted lab lessons, teacher-led, and other instructional techniques
Evaluate student progress/achievement, assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the students’ work within the assigned course, and maintain records as required
Create and maintain a positive learning environment that supports the diversity of students’ cultures, educational backgrounds, and learning styles
Support students in the use of the Learning Management System (D2L), as well as maintaining course materials within this system
Collaborate and build relations with other program faculty
Qualifications:
Two- or three-year Diploma in Welding Engineering Technology
Minimum five years of industry experience in two or more of the following areas:
Robotic Welding procedure development and/or management of robotic welding operations
Knowledge of industrial PLC programming
Robotic Welding programming experience (variety of industry sectors is an asset)
Robotic Systems Maintenance and troubleshooting
Previous adult or post-secondary level teaching experience is an asset
Knowledge and experience of computer systems (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) and educational technologies (e.g. D2L) is preferred
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to contribute to and work in a positive team environment
Demonstrated ability to relate to learners and foster a positive learning environment among diverse student populations, including international students and students requiring accommodation is an asset
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