Part-Time Professor - Carpentry and Renovation Program, Working at Heights and Scaffolding, Hoisting and Rigging

Department:  Engineering and Environmental Technologies, Skilled Trades

Campus: Barrie

Classification: Academic  

Posting Date: June 6, 2025

Salary Range:           $72.56 - $159.79 per hour

Status: Part-time

Effective Date: September 2025

Georgian College is seeking part-time professors in the Carpentry and Renovation Programs.  As faculty members at Georgian College, you will have the opportunity to apply your passion for teaching and share your rich industry experience by creating a supportive and effective learning environment which allows students to achieve their full academic potential.  Courses may be scheduled and delivered during the day or evening at the Barrie Campus.  Duties include but are not limited to:

•      Delivering CART 1023 – Construction Site Practices:  In this course, students apply industry health and safety practices in the lab. The safe use of cutting and welding tools, and ladders and scaffolds are a principal focus. Hoisting and rigging is introduced. Students learn to readily recognize fall hazards and identify the correct control measures to protect themselves using personal fall prevention systems

• Developing and delivering appropriate curriculum to meet course objectives

• Incorporating a variety of teaching / learning strategies to meet student needs

• Evaluating student learning progress / academic achievement

• Participating in program and college activities as required

• Participating in program revision and renewal activities as required

• Creating and maintaining a positive learning environment

Qualifications:

• A Certificate of Qualifications (C of Q) for Carpentry;

• Certification in teaching working at heights;

• Minimum five years of experience in rigging and structures within the construction industry;

• Teaching experience at the post secondary or within an adult learning environment is an asset;

• Computer literacy in MS Office Suite;

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills;

• Commitment to life-long learning;

• Proven ability to work in a team environment and to foster the same in students;

• Member of the Carpenters Union is an asset;

• Experience in some or all of the following is an asset: curriculum development, a variety of delivery strategies, adult learning methodologies, academic advising, and student success strategies;

• Teaching and Training Adults certification is an asset;

• The ability to teach in more than one subject / program area is an asset

Acceptable proof of education (degrees, credentials) from recognized post-secondary institutions and Provincial Apprenticeship Board, or confirmation of international equivalencies will be required as part of the selection process.

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

This posting will be open until filled.  While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.