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Part time Professor, Construction Trades and Building Systems - Welding

Algonquin College

Ottawa, ON • Hybrid

CA$80.63 - CA$139.88/hr

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Medical, Dental, Retirement

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Job description

Please Note: If you are a current Algonquin College employee, apply to this job via the Workday application.

Department:

Apprenticeship Training, Automotive and Mechanical Trades

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary Range:

$80.63-$139.88-Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Anticipated Start Date:

Length of Contract:

Posting Information

Posting Closing Date:

October 29, 2026

Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.


Land Acknowledgment:

Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Chair, Construction Trades and Building Systemsthe Professor will be required to teach courses in the Welding Techniques program and multiple apprenticeship programs within ACCE and SAT. The Professor will be responsible for facilitating and guiding learning and providing an effective learning environment for all students.

The professional responsibilities include:

The design/revision/updating of courses, including:

  • consulting with program and course administrators and other faculty members, advisory committees and a variety of potential employers and students

  • defining learning outcomes and evaluating and validating these outcomes

  • specifying and approving learning approaches, necessary resources, etc.

  • incorporating educational technologies to meet the learning needs of 21st Century students

  • reviewing and revising curriculum and participating in professional development activities during non-teaching periods

The teaching of assigned courses, including:

  • delivery of regularly scheduled instruction in the Fall, Winter, or Summer terms in home department or across departments

  • ensuring student awareness of course learning outcomes and evaluation techniques

  • providing tutoring and academic advising for students both in and out of class

  • providing a learning environment which makes effective use of available resources including educational technologies

  • evaluating student progress/achievement and assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the student's work within assigned courses

  • the development and creation of a learning environment that is conducive to success for all students

The provision of academic leadership, including:

  • providing guidance to students, to instructors, and to part-time professors relative to the professor's teaching assignments

  • participating in the work of curriculum and other consultative committees, and departmental/faculty meetings

  • liaising with community members, engaging in program, Department, School or Faculty, and College promotion

  • remaining current in the field of study and maintain awareness of emerging trends and practices related to teaching and learning in higher education

  • modeling the College values - Caring. Learning. Integrity. Respect.

Required Qualifications

  • CWB Certifiedin multiple positions;

  • minimum two (2) year Diploma in Welding;

  • minimum 2 years of teaching experience, or equivalent, preferably in a postsecondary setting is considered an asset;

Please note: This posting is for Part Time instructors and professors.

Why Join Algonquin College?

  • Compensation:Many roles offer a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans designed to support your well-being. Eligibility for benefits vary by position. Benefits | Careers

  • Learning and Development Opportunities: Access to training, tuition assistance programs (Algonquin College Courses and Degree Completion), certifications, workshops, and professional courses that allow you to grow and advance in your career. About Us | Employee Learning and Development. Availability depends on role and employment status.

  • Company Culture: Our values of caring, learning, integrity, and respect define how we interact with one another. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment. Algonquin College has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers for 2025 and one of Canada's Best Employers for Diversity for 2024

  • Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA): We are proud to be the first Ontario college to implement an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion policy, fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected and valued. Affinity Group Conversation Communities | Inclusion & Diversity & Truth and Reconciliation

  • Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. Select positions are eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policy https://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/ (subject to change).

How We Use AI in Hiring:

Algonquin College uses artificial intelligence technology to assist in screening and assessing applicants and their applications, while ensuring that all processes respect and uphold the provisions of applicable collective agreements above all else.

Accessibility:

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and culturally respectful workplace. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of racialized groups, and individuals from diverse communities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources department at humanresources@algonquincollege.com. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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