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December 8, 2017 Ashton College is currently looking for engaging and qualified instructors to teach all or various modules of our Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate (ILAC) program. The Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate (ILAC) program is intended to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to assist with an immigration practice. Upon completion of this program, students will be trained to act as a legal assistant for an immigration consulting office or law firm. We are looking for in-class as well as online instructors, who would be responsible for encouraging interaction among students, preparing, administrating, and grading assignments and examinations, providing students with additional resources and support as well as entering student grades in the Student Information System (SIS). Qualifications: Fluency in English ICCRC membership in good standing or a law degree 3 years of work experience in the immigration/legal industry Prior teaching experience is preferred Exceptional communicator (both verbal and written) Skilled in planning, organizing, delivering, and evaluating specific instructional content Confident, engaging, enthusiastic, and dynamic presenter Passionate about fostering relationships with students These are part-time contract positions. The length of each contract position is determined by the length of the course that the instructor is teaching. Individuals may choose to teach either online or in-class at our Vancouver campus. It is recommended that you read Teaching at Ashton before applying.

Employee Group : Part-time Faculty/Department : Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies Campus : May be assigned activity at any Sheridan campus Reference Number : 18/PT/108 Salary Range : Based on relevant educational qualifications and experience Start Date: January 2019 Application Deadline : Open until filled Application Details : The Human Resources department maintains a Faculty Pool of resumes for job seekers interested in part-time teaching opportunities at the College. Sheridan is looking for outstanding individuals to join our faculty team in the Paralegal Program. This program offers students a comprehensive set of practical and critical skills, as well as knowledge in the area of law pertaining to paralegal practice. Sheridan seeks part-time professors to teach in the following courses within Paralegal Program: APPL17545 – Intro to Computer Skill for Paralegals LAWS16250 – Negotiation and Mediation LAWS17995 – Legal Research Writing LAWS14603 – Residential Landlord and Tenant Law LAWS19077 – Small Claims II To view course outlines, visit: www.sheridancollege.ca/academics/programs-and-courses/course-outline-search.aspx Sheridan professors are responsible for developing an effective learning environment for students while respecting their diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles. Specific Responsibilities Include : Delivering course curriculum in classroom and/or online, which includes ensuring student awareness of course objectives, approach and evaluation techniques Tutoring and academic counselling of students, while evaluating student progress/achievement and assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the students’ work within assigned courses Defining, evaluating and validating learning outcomes and designing appropriate strategies and tools for assessing student learning Developing individualized instruction and multi-media presentations and incorporating technology into the learning process where applicable Attending periodic faculty meetings Qualifications : LLB preferred but a Bachelor Degree required; Licenced Lawyer or Paralegal in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario; Minimum of one year of related professional experience in the area they will be teaching, as per the Law Society of Ontario’s requirement; Experience in teaching and curriculum development at the post-secondary level or equivalent experience as a trainer in industry preferred; Strong network of contacts with other professionals in the Paralegal industry; Excellent communications and interpersonal skills; Committed to excellence in teaching and learning and to working within a team environment. Please apply online: https://careers-sheridancollege.icims.com Sheridan welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minorities, Indigenous People, and persons with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Sheridan is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. At any stage of the hiring process, Human Resources will work with applicants requesting accommodation. Note: Copies of educational credentials are requested at the time of an interview. As a condition of employment, Sheridan requires confirmation of educational credentials in the form of an official Canadian transcript or an official evaluation of international credentials which determines Canadian equivalency.

Required qualifications include a completed PhD (or near completion) with specialization in Socio-Legal Studies, Law, Indigenous Studies or a relevant related field. This position is open to candidates from all areas of expertise, with preference for expertise in Indigenous Peoples and law (Canadian focus); law, social justice and Indigenous knowledge; arts, culture and social change, and/or socio-legal history. Candidates must demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in scholarly research, teaching and service as well as demonstrate a willingness to take a leadership role in program/curricular innovation. Candidates are expected to have produced publications relevant to the field of Law and Society appropriate to their stage of career. The position will involve undergraduate teaching as well as graduate teaching and supervision. Pedagogical innovation in high priority areas such as experiential education and technology enhanced learning is preferred. Candidates must demonstrate engagement with Indigenous communities in their research and teaching with knowledge of indigenous methodologies and pedagogies. The successful candidate will be expected to teach interdisciplinary courses in their own areas of expertise as well as core courses in the Law and Society Program. The successful candidate must be eligible for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. York University acknowledges its presence on the traditional territory of many Indigenous Nations. The area known as Tkaronto has been care taken by the Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Huron-Wendat, and the Métis. It is now home to many Indigenous Peoples. We acknowledge the current treaty holders, the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation. This territory is subject of the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement to peaceably share and care for the Great Lakes region. York University supports Indigenous research and education through its Indigenous Framework for York University, the Centre for Aboriginal Student Services, the York Aboriginal Council, and Skennen'kó:waGamig, or the House of Great Peace, a space for Indigenous faculty, staff, and students. York is committed to fostering understanding of, respect for and connections with Indigenous communities; and the University is working to support the recruitment and success of Indigenous undergraduate and graduate students, the integration of Indigenous cultures, approaches and perspectives into curricular offerings and research, collaboration with indigenous communities, and recruitment and retention of Indigenous faculty and staff. This selection will be limited to Aboriginal (Indigenous) peoples. York University values diversity and encourages candidates from Aboriginal (Indigenous) communities to self-identify as a member of one or more of the four designated groups: Aboriginal (Indigenous) Peoples, women, visible minorities (members of racialized groups) and persons with disabilities. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents and Indigenous peoples in Canada will be given priority. Applicants wishing to self-identify can do so by downloading, completing and submitting the forms found at:http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/ . Please select the "Affirmative Action" tab under which forms pertaining to Citizenship and Affirmative Action can be found.

Employee Group : Part-time Faculty/Department : Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies Campus : Davis Reference Number : 18/PT/05 Salary Range : Based on relevant educational qualifications and experience Start Date:  January 22, 2018 Application Deadline : Open until filled Application Details : The Human Resources department maintains a Faculty Pool of resumes for job seekers interested in part-time teaching opportunities at the College.     Sheridan is looking for outstanding individuals to join our faculty team in the Paralegal program.  Successful completion of this accredited program qualifies students to write the Law Society of Upper Canada licensing examination for paralegals.  Sheridan seeks part-time professors to teach in the following courses within the Paralegal program:   ·         LAWS 19077 – Small Claims Practice and Procedure II     To view course outlines, visit:   www.sheridancollege.ca/academics/programs-and-courses/course-outline-search.aspx   Sheridan professors are responsible for developing an effective learning environment for students while respecting their diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles.      Specific Responsibilities Include :   Delivering course curriculum in classroom and/or online, which includes ensuring student awareness of course objectives, approach and evaluation techniques Tutoring and academic counselling of students, while evaluating student progress/achievement and assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the students’ work within assigned courses Defining, evaluating and validating learning outcomes and designing appropriate strategies and tools for assessing student learning Developing individualized instruction and multi-media presentations and incorporating technology into the learning process where applicable Attending periodic faculty meetings   Qualifications :   Licensed Paralegal in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada combined with a 4 year Honours Bachelor of Arts degree or an honours degree in a related field is minimally required for this role. A Bachelor of Law (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) will also be accepted; Minimum of 5 years of related professional experience practicing as a paralegal or lawyer in the area of the subject matter in which they are applying to teach; Experience in teaching and curriculum development at the post-secondary level or equivalent experience as a trainer in industry preferred; Strong network of contacts with other professionals in the Paralegal industry; Excellent communications and interpersonal skills; Committed to excellence in teaching and learning and to working within a team environment.   Please apply online: https://careers-sheridancollege.icims.com   Sheridan welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minorities, Indigenous People, and persons with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Sheridan is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.  At any stage of the hiring process, Human Resources will work with applicants requesting accommodation.   Note: Copies of educational credentials are requested at the time of an interview. As a condition of employment, Sheridan requires confirmation of educational credentials in the form of an official Canadian transcript or an official evaluation of international credentials which determines Canadian equivalency.

Ashton College is looking for Regulated Immigration Consultants/Immigration Lawyers to teach our in-class Immigration Consulting Diploma (IMCD) program at the Abbotsford Campus. Instructors are responsible for fostering a productive and collaborative learning environment that provides students with the opportunity to gain the knowledge they require to build a career as a Regulated Immigration Consultant. You will also be responsible for preparing course content including lesson plans and lectures, as well as preparing, administering, and grading assignments and examinations. This program consists of ten different courses: IMCD 01 – Principles of Immigration/Administrative Law and Policy and Inadmissibility IMCD 02 – Family Class, Humanitarian and Compassionate, and Canadian Citizenship IMCD 03 – Economic Classes, Quebec Immigration Program, and the Provincial Nominee Programs IMCD 04 – Temporary Residents IMCD 05 – Refugee Classes IMCD 06 – Client Representation: Enforcement and Appeals IMCD 07 – Professional Practice Management IMCD 08 – Business Communication IMCD 09 – Professional Conduct and Ethics IMCD 10 – Immigration Consulting Research and Application Desired Qualifications and Skill Set: Fluency in English Regulated Immigration Consultant or Immigration Lawyer with five (5) years of hands-on industry experience ICCRC member in good standing/member of Provincial Law Society Teaching/training experience (or related experience) Working knowledge of the inner workings of Canadian immigration Experience in planning, organizing, delivering, and evaluating specific instructional content Confident, engaging, enthusiastic, and dynamic presenter Passionate about fostering relationships with students (an asset) This program will be offered in part-time and full-time formats. There are part-time contract positions. Multiple positions are available. If you would like to be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter, resume and academic and professional credentials to hr@abb.ashtoncollege.ca immediately.