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Do you believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities?

Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of career-ready and world-ready individuals?

If so, Seneca invites you to join our dynamic faculty in redefining the boundaries of teaching and learning.

Joining Seneca you will be a part of a team that is committed to providing an education experience that goes beyond textbooks and classrooms ensuring that our students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today's dynamic labor markets.

As a professor at Seneca, you'll have the opportunity to be at the forefront of experiential learning, working closely with industry partners to provide students with real-world insights and opportunities, while also demonstrating teaching excellence, academic leadership, and expertise in curriculum development. Whether it's through entrepreneurship initiatives, applied research projects, or co-op placements, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our students.

So, if you're ready to embrace flexibility, innovation, and the limitless potential of education, we invite you to join us on this journey. Together, let's redefine the future of education and empower the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and change makers.

Here is What’s on Your Horizon

Faculty/School: Student Services and Support

Program: Indigenous Services

Campus: Newnham Campus

Responsible for providing academic leadership in the classroom and ensuring an effective and compelling learning environment for students. You will…

Integrative Reconciliation Curriculum Development:

Foster an equitable and accessible learning community in all class formats, ensuring that every learner has equal opportunities for success.

Design diverse formative and summative assessments that cater to different learning styles and promote growth.

Collaborate with program directors, advisory committees, and stakeholders to refine the Reconciliation curriculum and develop effective learning approaches that meet the needs of learners and community directives.

Drive Reconciliation curriculum by implementing innovative instructional methods and utilizing multimedia resources to enhance learner engagement and understanding.

Champion the selection of textbooks and learning materials that align with the Reconciliation curriculum and enrich students' learning journeys with relevant and up-to-date content.

Teaching Excellence:

Engage learner with Reconciliation curriculum objectives, approach, and evaluation techniques, fostering their active involvement in the learning process.

Utilize active learning strategies across various class formats, including online, hybrid, flexible, and in-person, to enhance learner engagement and understanding.

Harness educational technology to create dynamic and interactive learning experiences.

Provide academic counseling and tutoring support as needed, offering personalized assistance to help learners overcome challenges and achieve their academic goals.

Create vibrant learning environments by utilizing available resources, integrating real-world experiences, and organizing enriching programming and events.

Academic Leadership:

Offer mentorship and guidance to fellow instructors to elevate teaching standards.

Contribute to Reconciliation curriculum development through active participation in consultative committees.

Engage in industry and community-linked applied research initiatives to enrich student learning with interdisciplinary experiences.

What you bring to Seneca

The successful candidate must be of FNMI (First Nations, Metis, Intuit) descent and be actively and meaningfully connected to an indigenous community. Please note that valid identification and/or letters of support from the Indigenous community will be requested at the 2nd level interview stage.

Minimum completed Master’s Degree in Education, Indigenous Studies, Community development, or a related field.

Minimum three (3) years of work with/for the Indigenous Community.

Experience in Reconciliation curriculum development is preferred.

Teaching at the postsecondary level is an asset.

Demonstrate leadership and teamwork abilities, coupled with a dedication to fostering diversity, inclusion, integrity, and excellence.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills are needed to engage with Seneca's diverse community, prioritizing equity in education.