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Position Summary
Part-Time Academic position
Conestoga is a leader in polytechnic education. Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry and workforce needs, and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.
As a Part-time Professor, you will develop and deliver curriculum using various engaging and innovative methods, playing a pivotal role in enhancing academic excellence through sound teaching practice.
The School of Applied Computer Science & Information Technology is seeking qualified professionals to teach courses in the following areas part-time from September 2025 to December 2025:
- Network Infrastructure
- Network Security
- Computer Systems Fundamentals
- Computer Operations and Troubleshooting
- Linux Systems Infrastructure
- Virtualization
- Database Systems Admin
Successful candidates will be required to conduct work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus as required. Classes are offered Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., both in-person and online. Teaching opportunities in the School of Applied Computer Science & IT are available at the Waterloo campus located at 180 University Ave and Doon campus (Kitchener) at 299 Doon Valley Dr. 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 to this posting 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
Qualifications
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in a related field; master’s degree and/or PhD are considered an asset
- Experience designing and implementing data networks
- Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto and Fortinet are considered an asset
- Experience with curriculum development is 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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