Part-time Teaching Opportunities, Continuing Teacher Education (Additional Qualifications)

Continuing and Professional Studies (CAPS), in partnership with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHASS), is looking for outstanding individuals to deliver Additional Qualifications (AQ) courses in the context of Teacher Leadership, Creativity, and Innovation. At the forefront of Canadian creativity education and applied research, FHASS offers an Undergraduate Certificate in Creativity and Creative Problem-Solving, elective courses in creative thinking, an Ontario Graduate Certificate in Applied Creativity and Innovation, and will soon launch a Continuing Teacher Education (Teacher Additional Qualification) program.

Our workplace provides a stimulating environment that encourages creativity and innovation, 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering course curriculum asynchronously and in alignment with course objectives, pedagogical approach, and evaluation policies and procedures;
• Setting clear and transparent expectations and instructions to students, providing student-centric academic support, and collaborating with FHASS Leadership, Support Staff, and Sheridan Student Services as required;
• Designing active learning strategies and educational experiences using best practices; updating Learning Management System (SLATE) course site and Master sites in collaboration with the FHASS team; utilizing Sheridan resources and supports to continually advance and improve scholarship of teaching and learning;
• Evaluating student progress/achievement and providing clear formative and summative feedback to students based on objective evaluation of the students’ work; Timely completion of Learning Management System gradebook details; Completing grade entry for official student records according to due dates;
• Attending periodic Instructor meetings and events; completing mandatory employee training; Compliance with all Sheridan Policies and Procedures.

About You

You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion. 

You are a self-directed natural leader and have a highly collaborative spirit which, combined with your keen interpersonal skills, empowers you to build positive and collaborative relationships and create and maintain a positive organizational culture.

You have excellent oral and written communication skills and proven effectiveness as an instructor.

The successful candidate will also meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education;
• OCT member in good standing;
• Minimum 2 years experience teaching in Ontario schools;
• Extensive and current knowledge of educational programs and policies in Ontario;
• Scholarly knowledge of the field of Creativity Studies and Creative Problem-Solving methodologies (i.e. research and/or teaching that specifically thematizes creativity as a phenomenon and learnable skill);
• Demonstrated experience in Leadership and Innovation;
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level or equivalent experience as a trainer in the industry is preferred;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Committed to excellence in teaching and learning and to working within a team environment;
• The following are considered assets:
• Experience with a recognized creative problem-solving methodology and a solid interdisciplinary bent in the candidate’s field of study;
• Experience with integrating real-world problems into the classroom, or Problem-Based Interdisciplinary Learning; 
• Experience with online curriculum design; 
• Knowledge of global and cross-cultural approaches to creativity. 

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.

• For more information, visit: Why Work at Sheridan

Other Details

Faculty/Department: Continuing and Professional Studies
Campus Location: Remote/Online
Employee Group: Non-Full-Time- Faculty
Salary Range: Based on relevant educational qualifications and experience
Start Date: July 2024
Application Deadline: Open until filled

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 Mississauga’s 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 is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, 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.