Professor, Pre Service Firefighter

Résumé du poste

The Professor is responsible for designing, updating, and delivering curriculum for the Pre-Service Firefighter program. This includes creating a positive learning environment, evaluating student progress, and developing industry partnerships.

Détails du poste

Position Summary Full-Time Academic, replacement position (First consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal applicants in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements) Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education. Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry and workforce needs, and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario. As a preferred employer, Conestoga is committed to supporting the development and well-being of our employees through competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing professional and personal learning opportunities that result in enhanced skills, shared successes and an engaged college community. Responsibilities The School of Community Services is currently seeking a qualified professional to join the Pre-Service Firefighter program team. Under the direction of the Chair, the Professor is responsible for providing the delivery of curriculum, development of an effective learning environment for students, and academic leadership: Designing, updating, and delivering a variety of courses, including project courses Defining, evaluating, and validating program and course learning outcomes Developing alternative delivery strategies, and online course development and teaching as required Ensuring program and course curriculum are current, relevant and reflective of best practices in the field Designing appropriate strategies and tools for facilitating and evaluating student progress and achievement Creating and maintaining a positive learning environment which supports the diversity of students’ cultures, educational backgrounds, and learning styles Participating in department, portfolio/school and college-wide activities/task groups as required Working in a collaborative, collegial manner both within the department and across the college Development of industry partnerships, and collaboration with industry partners Fulfilling responsibilities as defined in the Academic Employees Collective Agreement Qualifications NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter II and NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Operations certification is required OFM-NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor II is required Minimum five years of experience as a Firefighter with a department as a suppressionist is required Minimum of three years of adult or post-secondary level teaching experience required Experience with curriculum development is an asset Knowledge and experience of computer systems (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) and educational technologies (e.g. D2L) is preferred Demonstrated exceptional presentation, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an academic team Demonstrated ability to relate to learners and providing a positive learning environment to students working at different skill levels including international students and students requiring accommodation is an asset Strong commitment to academic excellence and student success, and ability to support Conestoga’s continuous quality improvement initiatives Strong relationships with industry contacts and network connections are an asset Ability to safely perform instructional demonstrations involving lifting, carrying, and controlling loads for brief periods The successful candidate will be required to conduct work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus according to program needs. Employment commences in December 2026 and the vacation period for this position will be scheduled during the fall term. As an academic institution, we collect proof of credentials, such as education and training, certification, licenses, memberships, etc., as part of our hiring practices. Please ensure to outline all relevant credentials and classify them as complete or in progress. Copies will be requested during the recruitment process. For all academic positions, transcripts for education credentials will be required. If your credentials were obtained at an institution outside of Canada, we require you to submit an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from one of the following designated credential assessment organizations: World Education Services (WES) (Course by Course Report) or International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) (Comprehensive Assessment). Your credential assessment must meet the minimum Canadian equivalency required for the position in order to be considered. Compensation is determined using a standardized wage calculation that considers education, relevant industry experience, and teaching experience. The posted annual range represents the minimum and maximum salary range in accordance with the Academic Collective Agreement. Successful candidates will receive an individualized wage calculation at the time of offer.

Ce que vous ferez

The Professor is responsible for designing, updating, and delivering curriculum for the Pre-Service Firefighter program. This includes creating a positive learning environment, evaluating student progress, and developing industry partnerships.

Exigences

Candidates must hold NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter II, NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Operations, and OFM-NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor II certifications. A minimum of five years of firefighting experience and three years of adult or post-secondary teaching experience are required.

Avantages

• Competitive Salaries • Comprehensive Benefits Package • Professional And Personal Learning Opportunities

Compétences indiquées

• Microsoft Office Suite · Souhaitée
• interpersonal communication · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Curriculum Development
• Adult Education
• Instructional Delivery
• Student Evaluation
• Online Teaching
• Industry Partnership Development
• Interpersonal Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• D2L
• Firefighting Instruction
• Hazardous Materials Operations

Domaines d’emploi

• Education
• Security & Safety
• Trades
• Government & Public Sector