Learning Specialist Academic Writing & Language

Learning Specialist Academic Writing & Language
COMPETITION NO. SS26-51 About Durham College:

Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution that supports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing jobmarket. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through field placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DCgrads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to theever-changing workforce.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers awide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction andtrades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, media, art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer
145 programs – including six bachelor’s degrees and 11apprenticeship programs – tomore than 11,000 full-time post-secondary and nearly3,000 apprenticeship students. In addition, we have more than 16,000 student registrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120,000 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world.

DC hasan estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Regionand is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve by contributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well‑being through partnerships, investments and collaboration.

Full-time Support Staff Position Opportunity
Payband:
Band J;

Starting Rate: $44.48;
Four Year Rate: $51.40
Department:
Student Academic Learning Services (SALS)

Hours:

35 hours per week (1) one hour lunch;
Mon – Fri (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
Reporting To:
Associate Director, SALS and Test Centre
Campus

Location:

Oshawa and Whitby
Vacancy Status:

Existing vacancy

The incumbentsupports students by providing one-to-one academic support, small grouptutorials, and workshops to current students to reinforce, clarify and support course content, and learning strategies. The incumbent will have a subjectspecialty focus in academic writing and language support. Services may be delivered in-person and/or through an online platform. The incumbent will workwith the academic Faculties, faculty and Access and Support Centre (ASC), among others, to actively communicate and align available SALS supports, anticipate student needs, and determine the supports that will enhance student success and improve retention.

The incumbent works independently within, and as part of, a team toproblem solve in an unpredictable and fast-paced environment. They have the technical skills to monitor the SALS computer lab, and take initiative todevelop subject support materials on the college Learning Management System(LMS). In addition, the incumbent will propose and lead new projects as determined by need and innovation, and may be requested to perform other duties that support the team and the department.

The incumbent may coach students tosupport academic success and program progression by developing learning success plans in collaboration with the student and other supports on campus. The incumbent will have a working knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code, FIPPAand Institutional policies, and possess a collaborative support philosophy andthe ability to apply evidence-based teaching and learning strategies when working with students. In addition, they will:

• Assess individual student needs and provide academic support as required in subject specific areas to support course materials/learning (e.g. academic writing).
• Deliver small group tutorials and workshops on subject-specific topics and study/learning skills using…