Online Course Development Jobs in Toronto, ON (NOW HIRING)

We support and encourage the contributions of our diverse employees. In partnership with Indigenous communities and supported by our strategic plan Mohawk College is committed to meaningfully advancing Truth and Reconciliation by supporting decolonization and reconciliation, and including Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Doing into our educational programs.

Mohawk College is currently recruiting for qualified professionals to teach the following online course in our Library and Information Technician Diploma in Continuing Education:

INDS 10045 Indigenous Perspectives

Continuing Education at Mohawk College offers a wide variety of programs, courses and workshops for those pursuing professional studies, practical workplace skills or for personal interest.

What you'll be doing

•  Working closely with stakeholders across the institution to foster sustainable practices for including Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Doing into education programming, including developing land-based, intergenerational, and/or multimodal learning activities.
•  Consulting with Mohawk College's Indigenous Education Council, Elders, and Indigenous learners to build a safe learning environment that respects Indigenous culture and identities.
•  Creating a positive, collaborative, and engaging learning environment online that upholds the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).
•  Providing innovative educational delivery and experiences through the use of online educational technology and learning management systems (i.e., OntarioLearn), for online delivery.
•  Using a variety of teaching and learning strategies such as Experiential Learning (EL), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), adaptive technology, and alternative delivery methodologies.
•  Delivering the course(s) as described in the curriculum provided by the Program Manager. 
•  Ensuring the integrity of the content being delivered is upheld.
•  Posting online content, facilitating student discussion groups and responding electronically to students within 48 hours. 
•  Evaluating student progress against the learning outcomes.
•  Maintaining records and utilizing Mohawk data systems for grading, course updates etc.
•  Ensuring adherence to Mohawk Colleges' Policies and Procedures at all times.
•  Working creatively, collaboratively, and collegially with administrators, colleagues, staff, and learners.
•  Managing the educational environment to facilitate an optimal learning experience and learner success.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Lived experience in and knowledge of First Nations, Metis, or Inuit communities.
• A Master's degree in library science, library and information science, information science, or information, or equivalent education and lived experience.
• Evidence of three to five years of effective adult or post-secondary level teaching experience.
• Experience applying Indigenous pedagogy and epistemologies, and supporting the integration of Indigenous pedagogy and practices into the curriculum.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse learners and provide a positive learning environment to learners working at different skill levels, including international learners, Indigenous learners, first-generation learners, and learners requiring accommodation.
• Experience and knowledge of the intersections of Indigenous education, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as they relate broadly to curriculum/program development and teaching and learning.
• Evidence of demonstrated application of adult learning principles, methodologies, curriculum design, and development.
• Ability to demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge in the Library field achieved through education and extensive experience.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Familiarity with the OntarioLearn learning management system would be considered a strong asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an academic team, through the application of strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion with the ability to communicate and work effectively inter-culturally with diverse groups of learners, employees, and the community.

Preference will be given to Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island including those who identify as First Nations (with or without status), Metis, and Inuit.

The candidate should have experience and knowledge of the intersections of indigenous education, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Equity Diversity and Inclusion as they relate broadly to curriculum/program development and teaching and learning.

Tofind out more about working at Mohawk College, including our Employee ValueProposition:

https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/careers-at-mohawk

We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The College is committed to fostering inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.

To learn more about Mohawk College's commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage:

https://www.strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/