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Part-Time Professor, Informatics & Life Sciences

@ Conestoga College

Kitchener, Ontario

Full-time3+ years experience
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Conestoga College is hiring a part-time professor for its School of Health & Life Sciences to teach anatomy and biology theory and lab courses in the Pre-Health Sciences pathways from January to April 2027. The role is on-site at the Doon campus in Kitchener, with classes Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Professors typically teach one to two courses of about three to six hours per week over a 14-week term, and pay is an hourly rate based on teaching contact hours.

Responsibilities:

  • Keep anatomy and biology curriculum current and best-practice
  • Teach classroom, online and computer-assisted lab lessons
  • Design and apply assessment of student progress
  • Maintain course materials in D2L
  • Build an inclusive, positive learning environment

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in science required
  • Master's in science or bachelor's in education preferred
  • Three years of adult or post-secondary teaching experience
  • Previous anatomy and/or biology teaching experience
  • Experience with D2L and Microsoft Office preferred

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentEducation
Experience3+ years
Hours per week6
Scheduleday, evening
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingSchool, Laboratory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyScience, Education

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Job description
Position Summary

The School of Health & Life Sciences is seeking qualified professionals to join the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas and Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program teams to teach theory and lab courses part-time from January 2027 to April 2027.

  • Anatomy
  • Biology

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.

In your application, please indicate your availability and identify any areas of expertise. Applications will be provided to the hiring team weekly. 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

Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree in science is required; a master’s degree in science or a bachelor’s degree in education is preferred
  • Minimum three years of adult or post-secondary level teaching experience required
  • Previous experience teaching anatomy and/or biology
  • 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

Compensation is determined using a standardized wage calculation that considers education, relevant industry experience, and teaching experience. Part-Time Professors are paid an hourly rate based on Teaching Contact Hours (up to 6 hours per week). This rate is inclusive of all academic responsibilities, including course preparation, delivery, and evaluation. The posted hourly rate represents an estimated range. Successful candidates will receive an individualized wage calculation at the time of offer.

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