Full-time Professor - Applied Nuclear Sciences and Radiation Safety Program (Pembroke Campus)

Algonquin College • Pembroke, NC

2d • $77,153 - $133,752

About The Position

Professor - Applied Nuclear Sciences and Radiation Safety Program (Pembroke Campus) Salary range is $77,153 to $133,752, established in terms of relevant educational qualifications and experience. The two-year Applied Nuclear Science and Radiation Safety Ontario College Diploma program is the only program of its kind in Canada. In this program, students learn to monitor radiation levels and implement preventive measures critical to ensuring the safety of employees and members of the public and providing for protection of the environment. Program Information: https://www.algonquincollege.com/pembroke/program/applied-nuclear-science-radiation-safety/#overview Reporting to the Chair, Business Technology and Outdoor Training the professor will be required to teach courses focused in the Applied Nuclear Sciences and Radiation Safety program, but may also teach courses in the Environmental Technician program within the Department of Business Technology and Outdoor training, Pembroke Campus. The Professor will be responsible for facilitating and guiding learning and providing an effective learning environment for all students.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree, with focus on Nuclear Sciences, Nuclear Operations, Radiation Safety, Environmental Sciences or a related discipline/field.
• Minimum two (2) years of teaching experience, or equivalent, preferably in a post secondary setting;
• Minimum five (5) years practical experience related to the field of study;
• Demonstrated knowledge of student success strategies in a post secondary setting;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of educational technologies;
• Highly effective communication, presentation, and organizational skills;
• Evidence of commitment to the success of all learners.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Chemistry or in related field/subject area would be considered an asset.
• Nuclear Industry Certification would be considered an asset.
• Ontario College Graduate Certificate is the subject area would be considered as well.
• Experience in the development and delivery of hybrid and online curriculum is considered an asset
• Demonstrated provision of academic leadership considered a strong asset. Examples include but are not limited to providing guidance to colleagues and instructors, being actively involved in curriculum development or program renewal, participating in continued efforts to improve the quality of instruction offered to learners, and serving as program coordinator, academic advisor or curriculum administrator;
• Demonstrated commitment to continued learning in teaching and curriculum development is considered a strong asset. Examples include, but are not limited to, completion of training programs, participating at teaching and learning conferences, and/or more extensive training such as the Teaching Adult Lifelong Learners certificate program or other post secondary programs in education;
• Demonstrated skill in Algonquin College’s preferred teaching competencies as set out in the Professor of the 21st Century document: https://www.algonquincollege.com/pd/professor-of-the-21st-century/

Responsibilities

• The design/revision/updating of courses, including: Consulting with program and course administrators and other faculty members, advisory committees and a variety of potential employers and students; Defining learning outcomes and evaluating and validating these outcomes; Specifying and approving learning approaches, necessary resources, etc.; Incorporating educational technologies to meet the learning needs of 21st Century students; Reviewing and revising curriculum and participating in professional development activities during non-teaching periods.
• The teaching of assigned courses, including: Delivery of regularly scheduled instruction in the Fall, Winter, or Summer terms in home department or across departments; Ensuring student awareness of course learning outcomes and evaluation techniques; Providing tutoring and academic advising for students both in and out of class; Providing a learning environment which makes effective use of available resources including educational technologies; Evaluating student progress/achievement and assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the student’s work within assigned courses;
• The development and creation of a learning environment that is conducive to success for all students.
• The provision of academic leadership, including: Providing guidance to students, to instructors, and to part-time professors relative to the Professor’s teaching assignments; Participating in the work of curriculum and other consultative committees, and departmental/faculty meetings; Liaising with community members, engaging in program, Department, School or Faculty, and College promotion; Remaining current in the field of study and maintain awareness of emerging trends and practices related to teaching and learning in higher education; Modeling the College values – Caring. Learning. Integrity. Respect.

Benefits

• Many roles offer a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans designed to support your well-being.
• Access to training, tuition assistance programs (Algonquin College Courses and Degree Completion), certifications, workshops, and professional courses that allow you to grow and advance in your career.
• Our values of caring, learning, integrity, and respect define how we interact with one another. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment.
• We are proud to be the first Ontario college to implement an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion policy, fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected and valued.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time