Professor, Community Services

Job Features

Northern College is seeking a Professor, Community Services in our Early Childhood Education Program and possibly across other program areas in our Community Services department. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and student-centered educator who demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills, cultural competence, and the ability to foster inclusive, engaging learning environments, while being proficient in technology to support teaching and learning.

At Northern College, we’re committed to the ongoing success and development of everyone who passes through our learning spaces, whether they be our students, employees or community members. We believe in investing in those who invest in us, constantly working to build a collaborative and friendly working environment while offering top tier benefits and generous pension packages to our eligible full-time employees with purposeful, rewarding work, supportive supervisors and positive, engaged work teams.

Reporting to the Dean, Business and Community Services the successful candidate will be expected to participate as a leader and effective team member working in groups at the college, create a positive teaching and learning environment, using a variety of strategies and materials in the multi-modal delivery of courses. The incumbent should embody a commitment to student success and professional development and demonstrate capacity for leadership in a multi-cultural organization. In addition, the successful candidate must ensure currency and relevance of the teaching material and assessment techniques, must participate in recruitment and program promotion initiatives, and participate in professional development activities at Northern College relevant to his/her own needs.

A detailed description for this program and the courses taught within it is available on Northern College’s website.

What you will need to be considered:

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education or a related/relevant field of study. Master’s degree in Education with Primary Specialization or Early Childhood Development preferred;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in and Early Childhood Education centre or teaching in an Early Primary Classroom; and
• Member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE).

What Northern has to offer:

• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Professional development opportunities;
• Wellness programs;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Tuition assistance;
• Generous vacation and holiday closure;
• Group insurance benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, LTD, etc.); and
• Relocation expense reimbursement.

The incumbent may be required to provide a criminal reference check.

As part of Northern College’s action on reconciliation, the College recognizes its responsibility to make a difference through increasing the number of Indigenous employees who work in the academic field. We encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply.

Northern College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. To request reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, please contact the Human Resource Services department. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Northern College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Northern College, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Applications received after the close date will not be considered.

To apply, submit your covering letter and resume online at www.northerncollege.ca/careers/