Faculty - Professor,Automotive Service Technician Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Education / Teaching

Position: Contract Faculty - Professor, Automotive Service Technician
Job Number: J

Job Title:

Contract Faculty - Professor, Automotive Service Technician Job Type: Temp PT, Academic Campus:
Ashtonbee Campus

Location:

Greater Toronto Area Open Positions: 1 Date Posted:
June 2, 2026 Closing Date:
June 12, 2026

Salary:
As per College Policy
Contract Period:
September 1, 2026 to June 17, 2027 (split into 2 contracts)

Centennial College recognizes and affirms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Indigenous ways of knowing as central to the vibrancy and uniqueness of its learning and working academic mission. We strongly encourage applications from members of Indigenous communities and all equity-deserving groups including Women, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities.

We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.

Position Summary
Centennial College’s School of Apprenticeships is looking for one engaging Professor to teach courses both theory in classrooms and labs within their Automotive Post-Secondary & Apprenticeship Programs. Reporting to the Associate Dean, the successful candidates will support students in reaching their learning objectives through class, lab and apprenticeship placements to reach their Diploma/Certificate program goals. The incumbents may also participate in program and course development, course modifications, program advisory committees, program accreditation, applied research initiatives, community outreach and on-going future program needs.

Responsibilities

Use effective interpersonal communication skills with students, faculty, management and external partners or community members, showing a sensitivity to intercultural communication

Provide and promote a respectful and supportive environment based on the principles of inclusion, equity and diversity

Work effectively in a team-based environment

Create a positive teaching environment

Use a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies

Use academic technology effectively to enhance and support learning

Evaluate student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of techniques

Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students

Engage students to create a positive teaching and learning environment

Critically examine learning materials and classroom instructional practice for discriminatory bias or barriers

Provide academic support to students as part of regularly scheduled office hours

Contribute as a subject matter expert to support curriculum development and revision

Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations

Remain current in technical knowledge and instructional delivery techniques

Attends meetings, maintains records of student grades/assessments, and participates in meetings and activities pertinent to faculty responsibilities

* Note:

Due to program expansion and year-round delivery of programs, this position may have teaching assigned through the summer and on Saturdays.

Qualifications/Experience

Automotive Service Technician Certificate (310S) in good standing is mandatory

Ozone Depletion Prevention Certificate in good standing is mandatory

10+ years of apprenticeship in class and lab teaching

Experience with Apprenticeship Automotive Programs and curriculum

Certification in Teaching of Adults, or equivalent training and/or experience in a trades-training context

Minimum of ten (10) years progressive, current and relevant technical experience as an Automotive Service Technician in air conditioning, engines, fuels & electrical, drive trains, suspension /…