Instructor (Non-Credit)

Western University

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Update day: 01-06-2024

Location: London Ontario

Category: Education / Training

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About Western


Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us


About the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies


Our Mission

Enhance a passion for the pursuit of knowledge and original thought within the graduate and postdoctoral community and support the personal and professional development of our students and postdoctoral scholars.

Provide and promote best practices in recruitment, admissions, progression and retention.

Collaborate with programs, students and the campus community to achieve a supportive and stimulating academic environment through a blend of structure and flexibility from initial inquiry to graduation.

Provide a professional and comprehensive administrative home that will effectively promote and serve the community of postdoctoral scholars.

Our Vision
We are a highly skilled and innovative team who act as a comprehensive resource on graduate and postdoctoral matters, accountable to all graduate programs, students and postdoctoral scholars. We facilitate a culture that values fairness and open communication.


Responsibilities


The Instructor (Non-Credit) will be responsible for the design and delivery of assigned courses. The incumbent will define the learning outcomes, resources and software required in order to deliver the course content and evaluate students. The Instructor will teach adult learners with a diversity of knowledge, skills and experience.

Qualifications

Education:
  • Undergraduate Degree in a related discipline
  • Relevant professional designation
  • Master’s degree in a related discipline preferred; training in adult education preferred

Experience:
  • 4 years’ relevant professional experience

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
  • Familiarity with instructional design methods to deliver instructional programs and courses
  • Familiarity with adult learning principles
  • Familiarity with learning evaluation methods
  • In-depth and broad knowledge within the field
  • Presentation skills to deliver information in a clear and engaging manner, using appropriate communication channels
  • Communication skills to describe technical concepts effectively to both novice and sophisticated users
  • Ability to summarize information and disseminate to others effectively in a timely manner
  • Ability to creatively adapt traditional methods, concepts, models or systems to new applications
  • Ability to perceive and understand the emotions of others, and interact with them appropriately based on those emotions
  • Ability to provide guidance, support and feedback in a way that is positively received
  • Organizational and multi-tasking skills to prioritize and consistently produce high-quality work
  • Demonstrated ability to coach and support adult learners, and to enable individuals to learn

Why Western?


Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

Western Values Diversity


The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:


We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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Deadline: 16-07-2024

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