Nova Scotia Community College

This posting will be used to hire temporary positions with a set number of hours for the following: delivery of workforce development training through contract training to industry partners of Nova Scotia Community College and continuous education public offerings. This posting is to develop a candidate pool of qualified faculty to support workforce development offerings that fall within the School of Technology and the Enviroment. We are currently seeking qualified candidates to support both training development and delivery in the following topic areas:

• Manufacturing
• Information Technology
• Construction
• Solar Photovoltaic
• Forestry
• Environment
• Sustainability and natural resources

We currently have active opportunities in:

Solar Photovoltaic Systems

• Microcredentials in system installation, design, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• Opportunities for Red Seal electricians with experience in electrical interconnections

Construction Management

• Microcredentials in construction management, estimating and contract management

What you will be doing…

As a member of the Applied Research, Innovation and Workforce Development team you will:

• Provide expertise and assistance in the development of relevant curriculum as well as learning material to be used in the delivery, or you may leverage existing resources to deliver our turnkey courses
• Work closely with curriculum consultants and instructional designers to develop curriculum and teaching and learning materials.
• Collaboratively deliver educational experiences for a diverse group of learners. This will include instruction, assessment, and evaluation of students using a broad range of flexible teaching and learning practices and technologies such as Learning Management Systems (e.g. Brightspace) and classroom technology.
• Be responsible to represent the College as required and to uphold NSCC policies and procedures.
• Ensure health and safety practices and procedures are followed in your classroom, shops and labs.
• This position may involve different delivery modalities (e.g. in-class, online, blended online/in-class), off-site instruction and alternate work hours such as weekends and evenings.

If you are only interested in development or delivery, please identify your preferences in your application.

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The educational qualification for this position is a college or university degree relevant to the topics listed above.
• You have a minimum 5 years' experience working in the above listed industries
• You have experience in course delivery to a broad group of learners at various stages of their careers.
• Experience working as a collaborative team for the development of teaching and learning material.
• Experience in developing curriculum and course material for targeted custom training for industry would be considered an asset.
• Previous experience teaching online and/or using e-learning technology in a blended format, would be considered an asset.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail. Experience using Skype for Business, Brightspace as well as publisher-developer or web-based auxiliary learning tools, would be considered an asset.
• You possess basic internet skills to search for information coupled with internet information skills to evaluate the information you find. Above all, you are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in support of an exceptional student experience.
• You have demonstrated experience liaising with business and industry in your field.
• Ideally, you have related experience in delivery of educational programs or training to adults.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism
• You possess excellent presentation skills and are able to facilitate content effectively and engagingly to a variety of audiences.
• You are known for your superior interpersonal skills and are able to effectively manage interpersonal relationships and issues.
• Your superb team building skills will enable you to develop a positive classroom dynamic and productive collegial relationships.
• Your commitment to excellence, to life-long learning and to community involvement make you an ideal candidate for contract training at NSCC.

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process, please follow this link.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least one recent occupational reference. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here: Employee Workplace Accommodations Policy | NSCC

Unfortunately, we can not accept late or paper applications.