Requisition Details

The School of Workforce Development, Continuing Education & Online Learning is seeking qualified professionals to teach various part-time courses during the 2023 – 2024 academic year in the Agri-Business Management program. We anticipate needs in the following courses, at the Guelph campus locations teaching on-site, in person:

• Food Safety and Traceability
• Canadian Occupational Health and Safety
• Capstone Agri-Business Management
• Agri-Business Marketing
• Pest Control Management

Successful candidates will be required to conduct work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus. Conestoga offers classes Monday to Sunday from 8:00 am – 10:00 pm, both in-person and online.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure student awareness of course objectives, instructional approach, and evaluation systems
• Carry out regularly scheduled instruction according to the format prescribed for the course, including online, classroom, and computer-assisted lab lessons
• Evaluate student progress/achievement, assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the students’ work within the assigned course, and maintain records as required
• Support students in the use of eConestoga, the learning management system (D2L), as well as maintain course materials within this system
• Create and maintain a positive learning environment which supports the diversity of students’ cultures, educational backgrounds, and learning styles
• Collaborate and build relations with other program faculty

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Science, or related field is required
• Minimum of three years of relevant industry experience
• Previous adult or post-secondary level teaching experience is an asset
• Experience with curriculum development is an asset
• Knowledge and experience of computer systems (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and educational technologies (e.g., D2L, Zoom) is an asset
• Excellent organizational, presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an academic team
• Ability to relate to learners and create a positive learning environment for students working at different skill levels, including international students and students requiring accommodation
• Strong commitment to academic excellence, student success, and ability to support Conestoga’s continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Strong relationships with industry contacts and network connections are an asset

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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.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Conestoga College is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources via the Contact page.

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