Lecturer - Chemistry

Skills

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements 

Education 

• Master’s Degree in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry from a recognized institution is required
• Post-graduate certificate in education teaching methods, or equivalent, is desirable 

 Experience 

• A minimum of three (3) years of full-time teaching experience in upper secondary, post-secondary, or higher education institutions is required 
• Previous teaching experience at the university level is preferred 
• A combination of recent, relevant academic and/or professional experience may be considered an asset

Teaching & Learning 

• Commitment to UDST’s mandate of excellence in applied and experiential teaching and learning pedagogies 
• Demonstrate fluent ability to design and deliver teaching materials across a range of courses using student-centered strategies with appropriate learning supports 
• Commitment to creating and evaluating authentic assessment tools that validly and reliably measure mastery of course learning outcomes while promoting lifelong learning 
• Demonstrated ability to develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable students to be active participants in their own education. 
• Digital literacy and demonstrated fluency in UDST’s learning management system and an ability to model and facilitate the use of current and emerging digital platforms committed to student learning and feedback 
• Manage the resources of the learning environment, including print, online, university, and community resources, student success strategies, and course portfolio documents required for program review and accreditation processes 

Professional Development & University Service 

• Commitment to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession through self-driven continuous academic professional development and life-long learning. 
• Participating in curriculum development projects to enhance cross-college and interdisciplinary collaboration initiatives 
• Positive and sustained contributions to the universities’ activities and initiatives, including assignments to committee work related to curriculum, assessment, student success, and community outreach. 
• Demonstrated aptitude for academic and information literacy skills. 
• Stay aligned with current pedagogical trends in chemistry and education technology through professional organization membership.   

Personal Skills and Knowledge 

• Commitment to creative thinking and analysis to make informed decisions 
• Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and flexibility in managing the teaching and learning environment 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English; interpersonal skills that contribute to a healthy workplace environment. 
• Collaborative and collegial spirit and a demonstrated ability to establish rapport with learners, colleagues, sponsor-employers, and members of the community. 

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