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Professor, Economics (2 positions)

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Oakville, ON, CANADA; Brampton, ON, CANADA; Mississauga, ON, CANADA; Toronto, ON, CANADA;

Job Category: Training and Education ; Other Training and Education Jobs

Job Industry: Education

Job Career Level: Experienced

Date Posted: Oct 11, 2012

Sheridan College is one of Canada's leading postsecondary institutions dedicated to the provision of outstanding academic programs and the support of student and graduate success. We deliver an exceptional educational experience in an environment renowned for innovation and creativity. Program options range from one-year certificates to four-year degrees in the arts, business, community service and technology fields. Sheridan serves 18,000 full-time and 35,000 continuing education students at our campuses in Oakville, Brampton and Mississauga.

Sheridan employees will enjoy:

Competitive compensation
Generous vacation entitlement
Excellent benefits package with Sun Life
Defined benefit pension plan
Employee assistance programs
On-site fitness facilities include: weight rooms, cardio rooms, and squash courts, as well as karate, yoga, pilates, rock climbing and other instructional activities.

In addition, we offer professional development opportunities to promote career development and success in the workplace, including:

Professional Development funding
Reduced fees for Continuing Education courses
Tuition Reimbursement

Please note Sheridan College only accepts applications using Resume Basic. Please refer to our online application guide and FAQ section to learn more about the application process. Sheridan's Online Application Guide & FAQs

Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment. For further information, visit:
World Education Services

Sheridan is looking for outstanding individuals to join our faculty team. The successful candidate will teach a range of courses including but not limited to: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Labour Economics, and Finance related courses to students in all programs in the Faculty of Business.

Responsibilities

Sheridan faculty provide academic leadership to programs and courses within their areas of expertise and contribute to the creation of a learning-centred environment where students can develop to their full potential. They also contribute to College, School and program excellence by collaborating on a variety of initiatives such as new program development, applied research and alternative delivery strategies.

Professors are responsible for:

· Ensuring that program and course curricula are current, relevant and reflective of best practices within the relevant professional/program disciplines;

· Defining, evaluating and validating learning outcomes for courses and programs;

· Creating an effective environment for learning which accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences and individual learning styles;

· Designing appropriate strategies and tools for facilitating and assessing student learning;

· Developing multi-media materials and alternative delivery strategies, and incorporating appropriate educational technologies into the learning process.

Professors also ensure that students are aware of course and program learning outcomes, learning strategies and evaluation techniques; provide individual tutoring and academic counselling; and evaluate student progress/achievement within assigned courses.

Qualifications

· Masters in Economics is the minimum degree requirement, PhD in Economic is preferred;

· A minimum of three years relevant applied professional experience in economics;

· Demonstrated ability to convey the conceptual and applied aspects of knowledge to a broad range of students;

· Demonstrated record of using creative techniques to stimulate learning in formal and informal learning situations;

· A track record of exceptional teaching and curriculum development at the post-secondary level or equivalent experience as a trainer in business or industry preferred;

· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills;

· An extensive history of being able to master and use software, online resources, social media to support and enrich your presentations/teaching;

· Thrive while working within a within a team based teaching and learning environment;

· Strong network of contacts with other professionals, agencies and employers;

Appointment Details:
Employee Group: Academic
Faculty: Business
Reference #: 12/F/67 and 12/F/68
Campus: May be assigned activity at any Sheridan campus
Salary Range: $58,946 - $102,186 (based on relevant
educational qualifications and experience)
Application Deadline: Open until filled. Please note initial screening will take place as of October 26, 2012.
Start Date: January 2013

To be considered for this position, an on-line application is required. Please click on the "Apply for this job" button to proceed with your application. Please review Sheridan's Online Application Guide & FAQs; before you begin.

Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment. For further information, visit:
World Education Services

Sheridan welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minorities, Aboriginal People, and persons with disabilities.

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