Part-time Professor, Communicative Disorders Assistant
- Kitchener, ON, Canada
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Position Summary
The School of Health & Life Sciences is seeking qualified professionals to join the Communicative Disorders Assistant program team to teach courses part-time from January 2027 to April 2027.
This program offers classes Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and successful candidates will be required to work on-site at Conestoga’s Doon campus, located at 299 Doon Valley Dr. in Kitchener, in accordance with our academic calendar. Part-time Professors typically teach one to two courses. Courses are approximately three to six hours per week in the classroom for a 14-week term.
Applications will be provided to the hiring team on a weekly schedule. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Responsibilities
The School of Health & Life Sciences is seeking qualified professionals to join the Communicative Disorders Assistant program team to teach courses part-time from January 2027 to April 2027.
This program offers classes Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and successful candidates will be required to work on-site at Conestoga’s Doon campus, located at 299 Doon Valley Dr. in Kitchener, in accordance with our academic calendar. Part-time Professors typically teach one to two courses. Courses are approximately three to six hours per week in the classroom for a 14-week term.
Applications will be provided to the hiring team on a weekly schedule. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Responsibilities
- Ensure program and course curriculum are current, relevant, and reflective of best practices in the field
- Design appropriate strategies and tools for facilitating and evaluating student progress and achievement
- Carry out regularly scheduled instruction according to the format prescribed for the course, including online, classroom, and computer-assisted lab lessons
- Ensure student awareness of course objectives, instructional approach, and evaluation systems
- Evaluate student progress/achievement, assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of student work within the assigned course, and maintain records as required
- Support students in the use of eConestoga, the learning management system (D2L), as well as maintain course materials within this system
- Create and maintain a positive learning environment which supports the diversity of students’ cultures, educational backgrounds, and learning styles
- Work in a collaborative, collegial manner both within the department and across the college
- Completion of a post-secondary credential in communicative disorders assistant, speech-language pathology, or audiology is required; bachelor’s degree in health science, human services, or a related field is preferred
- Minimum three years of clinical experience working as a Communicative Disorders Assistant, Speech-Language Pathologist, or Audiologist, supporting individuals with speech, language, communication, and/or hearing needs is required
- Demonstrated understanding of the Communicative Disorders Assistant’s role, scope of practice, and responsibilities when working under the direction of a Speech-Language Pathologist or Audiologist is required
- Previous adult or post-secondary teaching experience would be an asset
- Experience with computer systems (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and educational technologies (e.g., D2L) is preferred
- Demonstrated exceptional presentation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an academic team
- Demonstrated ability to relate to learners and provide a positive learning environment to students working at different skill levels, including international students and students requiring accommodation, is an asset
- Strong commitment to academic excellence, student success, and ability to support Conestoga’s continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Strong relationships with industry contacts and network connections are considered an asset
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Responsibilities
Teach assigned courses and keep curriculum, course materials, and instructional methods current and relevant. Assess and document student progress, support students in using D2L, and foster an inclusive learning environment while collaborating with colleagues.
Requirements
A post-secondary credential in communicative disorders assistance, speech-language pathology, or audiology and at least three years of relevant clinical experience are required. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred; teaching experience, educational technology experience, and strong communication and presentation skills are assets.
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Instruction
- Student Assessment
- Course Evaluation
- Learning Management Systems
- D2L
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation Skills
- Communication
- Organization
- Interpersonal Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Student Support
- Clinical Practice
- Communicative Disorders
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Categories
- Education
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Communicative Disorders Assistant
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology
- Clinical Experience
- Speech and Language Needs
- Communication Needs
- Hearing Needs
- Scope of Practice
- Curriculum Development
- Course Instruction
- Student Assessment
- Student Achievement
- Course Preparation
- eConestoga
- D2L
- Learning Management System
- Microsoft Office
- Educational Technology
- Computer-Assisted Labs
- Academic Quality Improvement
- Inclusive Learning Environment
- Student Accommodation
- Post-Secondary Education