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Part-Time Professor - Media, Motion Graphics, Interaction Design

  • Job ID: ACAD-INV-PT-24/25-075
  • Location: Kingston
  • Deadline: November 29, 2024
  • Job Type: Faculty
  • Start Date: January 6, 2025
  • Department: School of Arts, Media, and Design
  • Number of Positions: 3
  • Duration: Part-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

    St. Lawrence College is seeking experienced and motivated professionals who share St. Lawrence College’s vision to be a globally recognized college, delivering innovative learning opportunities and preparing career-ready graduates to be leaders in their field.

    St. Lawrence College is currently seeking qualified Professors on a part-time basis with experience and expertise in the Arts, Media, and Design program.

    We are seeking individuals experienced in visual arts to teach courses in the following topic areas:

    • Media – Media arts portfolio creation and curation (MDAI1006); includes personal branding, creation of an online portfolio, and presentation of portfolio
    • Motion Graphics – Introductory motion graphics (using After Effects) for Graphic Design students (DESI321); includes intro to After Effects (tools and vocabulary), animation techniques, storyboarding, etc.
    • Interaction Design – various Interaction Design course in Graphic Design program

    These positions will be primarily located at the Kingston Campus; however, occasional travel to support programs in Brockville or Cornwall may be requested. Candidates may be required to teach from an online/alternate delivery format on occasion. Candidates must be available to teach Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m.

    The responsibilities of St. Lawrence College Professors include, but are not limited to:

    • Creating a positive learning environment that accommodates students’ diverse culture and educational backgrounds, experience, and individual learning preferences.
    • Effectively use educational and advanced technologies, and digital learning methodologies to enhance the student learning experience.
    • Developing curriculum that is appropriately designed and uses evidence-based tools and strategies to support and assess student learning.
    • Utilize principles of adult education to actively engage students in the learning process.
    • Ensuring that course and program curriculum is current and relevant with a lens on the future.
    • Working effectively with learners, colleagues, program, and SLC teams as well as internal and external partners.
    • Effectively use the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning to build a contemporary and evidenced based practice.

    The ideal candidate will meet or exceed the following qualifications:

    Qualifications

    EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION / DESIGNATION:

      1. Education Specific to the position: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in Media, Design, Video/film, Broadcasting, Human-computer Interaction.
      2. Experience specific to the position: A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in design (Graphic Design), video/film editing or digital animation (Motion Graphics), interaction design/development or media.
      3. Teaching experience using a Learning Management System and virtual meeting technology system.
      4. Teaching experience at the post-secondary level or experience in adult instructions techniques and practice using principles of andragogy and curriculum design experience will be required.
      5. A demonstrated practice supporting a diversity of learners.
      6. Experience participating in industry-led or community-based applied research will be an asset.
      7. A proven track record of life-long learning.
      8. A demonstrated commitment to putting “students first”.
      9. Candidates are requested to list all St. Lawrence College teacher training or equivalent they possess on their resume.
      10. A global mindset and intercultural knowledge and competence to teach in a global environment including international students is required.
      11. An understanding of the Ontario college system is preferred.
      12. Successful candidates are expected to model and promote our College values of: Students First, Teamwork, Innovation, Integrity and Belonging.

      Candidates who do not meet the education specified but who possess a relevant and acceptable combination of education, training, and a depth of industry experience may be considered.

      Successful candidates are expected to have their own computer, reliable internet connection, and the ability to teach remotely. The use of virtual meetings through video conferencing software may be required in this role.

      Successful candidates are expected to have their own computer, reliable internet connection, and the ability to teach remotely or on Campus, as may be required. The use of virtual meetings through video conferencing software will be required in this role. Professors are also expected to possess or develop proficiency in the use of Learning Management Software (LMS) to a degree that meets academic standards. 

      All Professors will be provided with support by the School of Contemporary Teaching and Learning in their onboarding and orientation to teach at St. Lawrence College. Support and coaching are provided to new faculty to provide a strong theoretical foundation of teaching and learning, and to orient them to the teaching tools and strategies required for teaching in a contemporary and modern learning institution. St. Lawrence College promotes a culture of community in innovative teaching and learning and SLC’s vision of “students first” which provides experiential learning opportunities.

      Candidates selected for an interview will be required to provide a teaching demonstration. Information and details will be provided when interviews are scheduled.

      Salary & Terms

      Salary and Terms: Hourly Salary Range will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

      • Start Date: January 6, 2025
      • Posted Date: November 19, 2024
      • Closing Date: November 29, 2024 (4:00 p.m.)

      How to Prepare your Application for Submission: You will be able to attach only one document to your application. To prepare your application: Combine your cover letter and resume as one document. Save your document in .PDF, .doc, or .docx format using Last Name, First Name as your naming convention. Click on the Apply Here link and complete the application form. Attach your cover letter/resume document to the application form.

      St. Lawrence College is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from members of the designated groups, including women, racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation and identity.  St. Lawrence College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. SLC provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Belonging, People and Culture at employ@sl.on.ca. To obtain a copy of this position vacancy or any of the position related documents in an alternate format please contact employ@sl.on.ca and our Talent Management Consultants will address your requests for accommodation confidentially.

      This job opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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