Part-Time Professor, Wind Turbine Technician - St. Lawrence College

St. Lawrence College is currently seeking qualified Professors on a part-time basis with experience and expertise in the Wind Turbine Technician program.

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We are seeking an individual experienced to teach in the following topic area:

WTEC 2008: Fluid Power

In this course, students demonstrate a basic understanding of hydraulic systems. Students describe components and basic control principles used to build common industrial systems, and then assemble, operate, and troubleshoot them.

These positions will be primarily located at the Kingston Campus; however, occasional travel to support programs in Cornwall may be requested. Candidates may be required to teach from an online/alternate delivery format on occasion. Candidates must be available to teach Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

The responsibilities of St. Lawrence College Professors include, but are not limited to:

• Creating a positive learning environment that accommodate students’ diverse culture and educational backgrounds, experience and individual learning preferences;
• Effectively use educational and advanced technologies, and digital learning methodologies to enhance the student learning experience;
• Developing curriculum that is appropriately designed and uses evidence-based tools and strategies to support and assess student learning;
• Utilize principles of adult education to actively engage students in the learning process;
• Ensuring that course and program curriculum is current and relevant with a lens on the future;
• Working effectively with learners, colleagues, program and interdisciplinary teams as well as internal and external partners;
• Effectively use the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning to build a contemporary and evidenced based practice.

The ideal candidate will meet or exceed the following qualifications:

Qualifications

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION / DESIGNATION:

1. Education Specific to the position: A minimum of a Certificate/Diploma in Industrial Electrician, or Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), or Mechanical Technician, or Wind Turbine Technician. Certification in fluid power systems such as National Fluid Power Association or Parker Fluid Power Systems.
2. Experience specific to the position: A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Wind Turbine Technician with practical hydraulic experience.
3. Knowledge or Skills specific to the position: Knowledge of complex industrial hydraulic systems inclusive of actuators, pumps, valves, and controls.
4. Teaching experience using a Learning Management System and virtual meeting technology system.
5. Teaching experience at the post-secondary level or experience in adult instructions techniques and practice using principles of andragogy and curriculum design experience will be required.
6. A demonstrated practice supporting a diversity of learners.
7. Experience participating in industry-led or community-based applied research will be an asset.
8. A proven track record of life-long learning.
9. A demonstrated commitment to putting “students first”.
10. Candidates are requested to list all St. Lawrence College teacher training or equivalent they possess on their resume.
11. A global mindset and intercultural knowledge and competence to teach in a global environment including international students is required.
12. An understanding of the Ontario college system.
13. Successful candidates are expected to model and promote our College values of: Students First, Teamwork, Innovation, Integrity, and Belonging.

Salary and Terms: $80.62 – $139.88 hourly base rate. Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Start Date: September 2, 2025
• Posted Date: July 11, 2025
• Closing Date: July 25, 2025 (4:00 p.m.)

How to Prepare your Application for Submission: You will be able to attach only one document to your application. To prepare your application: Combine your cover letter and resume as one document. Save your document in .PDF, .doc, or .docx format using Last Name, First Name as your naming convention. Click on the Apply Here link and complete the application form. Attach your cover letter/resume document to the application form.

St. Lawrence College is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from members of the designated groups, including women, racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation and identity. St. Lawrence College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. SLC provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Belonging, People, and Culture at employ@sl.on.ca. To obtain a copy of this position vacancy or any of the position related documents in an alternate format please contact employ@sl.on.ca and our Talent Management Consultants will address your requests for accommodation confidentially.

This job opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.