Position Title
Fleet School Full-Time Instructor (Non-Credit Generalist)
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
2 years
Employment Type
Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1.0
Salary
Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience ($80,000 to $90,000 per annum).
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
The Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development develops and delivers innovative and diverse educational programs for more than 5000 students annually to help them navigate the changing world of learning and work. The Faculty delivers training to Naval Fleet School students at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax at any stage of their career pathway from early career to specializations. Reporting to the Associate Director, Naval Fleet School with dotted line reporting to the Director, Technologies, Operations & Communication, the Fleet School Instructor (Non-Credit – Generalist) will deliver non-credit courses to Naval Fleet School students in-person at CFB Halifax in subjects such as Math, Physics, Chemistry, Technical Communications, Project Management, and others as required by the school’s programming needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver course content according to the schedule provided by the Naval Fleet School and in accordance with Master Lesson Plans (MLPs) provided by the Naval Fleet School.
- Develop supplementary materials and activities for the delivery of MLPs, including PowerPoints, videos, handouts, experiments and other experiential learning activities.
- Develop formative and summative assessments (quizzes, assignments, projects, experiments) to gauge student progress in and mastery of course learning outcomes as well as develop and implement a course grading scheme that aligns with the Naval Fleet School requirements.
- Grade assessments, complete student reports (progress and final). Identify students experiencing learning or behavioural challenges in a timely manner to the designated Naval Fleet School personnel and the Associate Director.
- Provide student support before and after class as required, including one-on-one or small group tutoring, students who are finding their courses challenging to improve their learning and success rates.
- Assist and mentor new Part-Time Instructors. Develop and deliver professional development workshops to Part-Time Instructors.
Note
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person onsite at CFB Halifax and on campus.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and/or subject matter expertise in general sciences and technical communication plus a minimum of two years of previous teaching experience in a higher education environment (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Demonstrated passion for teaching and learning and an understanding of the different ways students learn.
- Strong understanding of the principles of adult education, acquired either through experience or through an adult teaching and learning qualification.
- Strong communication (presentation, verbal and written) skills.
- Demonstrated ability to create engaging supplementary materials.
- Proven organizational, time management and prioritization skills with proven attention to detail.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of individuals.
Assets
- Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Subject matter expertise in the electrical discipline (e.g. controls, circuits, digital signal processing, measurement & diagnostics etc.).
- Experience with educational technologies, including learning management systems, video and audio software, and presentation software.
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Applications from university employees and external candidates are given concurrent consideration. Among short-listed candidates, university employees will be given special consideration.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.
If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.
