professor Brampton
Job description
Sheridan faculty provide academic leadership to programs and courses within their areas of expertise and contribute to the creation of a learning-centred environment where students can develop to their full potential. They also contribute to College, Faculty, and program excellence by collaborating on a variety of initiatives such as new program development, applied research and alternative delivery strategies.
Within this context of inspiring innovation and excellence, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHASS) is currently seeking a full-time Professor of Diaspora and/or Migration Studies. The School of Humanities and Creativity within FHASS offers forward-looking, distinctive programming in the humanities, creativity studies, and creative writing & publishing. FHASS is seeking a candidate with demonstrated expertise in humanities approaches to studying the movement of people across borders and transnational settlement. The ideal candidate will have an interdisciplinary lens that may be rooted in disciplines such as literature, film and media, history, religion, and/or philosophy. Experience with digital pedagogy is required, and collaborating with diaspora, migrant, or immigrant communities in proximity to Sheridan is a strong asset.
Our workplace provides a stimulating environment that values the diversity of individuals and ideas and fosters ongoing individual professional development. If you are passionate about teaching and learning and interested in creating learning experiences that guide students in the development of their critical, creative and reflective thinking capacity, then you must consider this role.
The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:
Master’s Degree in one of the following areas of the Humanities: literature, film and media, history, religion philosophy, or Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies (PhD preferred).
Three to five years of experience teaching and curriculum development at the post-secondary level required.
Demonstrated experience with online curriculum design.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Diaspora, Migrant, or Immigrant Communities is an asset.
Demonstrated ability to conduct applied research and successful experience with grant application is an asset.
Experience with integrating real-world problems or Problem-Based Interdisciplinary Learning into the classroom is an asset.
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrable ability to effectively facilitate learning with a broad range of students.
Committed to excellence in teaching and learning and to working within a team environment.
What You’ll be Doing
Designing and maintaining program and course curricula to ensure they are current, relevant and reflective of best practices within the elective Breadth and General Education curriculum in the candidate’s area of expertise. Courses may also include others in the Honours Bachelor of Creative Writing & Publishing, Creativity and Innovation, or the Social Sciences as appropriate.
Developing both online, synchronous and asynchronous and face-to-face course materials and delivery strategies, and incorporating appropriate educational technologies into the applied learning process.
In collaboration with the Associate Dean and FHASS administration, building networks with community, public, and private organizations to expand experiential learning and applied research opportunities for students and faculty.
Defining, evaluating and validating applied learning outcomes for courses and programs.
Creating an effective environment for learning which accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences and individual learning styles.
Designing appropriate strategies and tools for facilitating and assessing student learning that are invitational and reflective of best practices in teaching and learning.
Ensuring that students are aware of course and program learning outcomes, learning strategies and evaluation techniques. Providing individual tutoring and academic counselling, and evaluating student progress/achievement within assigned courses.
About You
You are committed to excellence in teaching and learning within a collaborative team environment.
You have a demonstrated ability to convey the conceptual and applied aspects of knowledge to a broad range of students.
You value participating in and creating safe, brave, and inclusive environments at work and in the community and want to be a part of a culture where we strive to take actions to ensure no one is left behind.
You enjoy balancing many different tasks, staying organized and planning and have the ability to integrate multiple streams of information, prioritize and track multiple projects to meet a demanding workload and keep things running smoothly.
Who We Are:
Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2024: Galvanizing Education for a Complex World ( https://sheridan2024.sheridancollege.ca/ ), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity, and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHASS) offers programs in Communication and Literary Studies, Humanities and Creativity, and Social and Life Sciences. Our holistic approach to education develops your knowledge, creative thinking, and confidence.
For more information, visit: Why Work at Sheridan
Other Details
Faculty/Department: Humanities and Social Sciences
Campus Location: Davis (May be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus) during normal operations. Currently the position is a hybrid of in person and remote delivery.
Reference #: J0623-0010
Employee Group: Academic
Hours: Professors may teach between the hours of 8:00am and 10:00pm
Salary Range: $67,221 - $116,532 (based on relevant educational qualifications and experience)
Start Date: Fall 2023
Application Deadline: June 30, 2023
Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.
Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
Sheridan will provide job applicants with accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources .
You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.
About Sheridan College (Canada)
CEO: Dr. Janet Morrison
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: College / University
Website: www.sheridancollege.ca
Year Founded: 1967
