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Position Title Part-Time Legal Assistant Instructor(s) - Winter   Faculty/Instructor Profile Faculty at Red Deer Polytechnic: Are passionate about teaching, learning, and student success. Pursue professional learning to continually enhance their practice and their discipline. Are recognized for their contributions to both local and global communities. Role Description As Red Deer Polytechnic’s future takes shape, growing our breadth of credentials (to include our own degrees) and programs, our institution has high expectations of our amazing faculty. But we do recognize that new hires may not have all the skills and experiences when applying. We want you to know that there is some flexibility to develop your talents over time. The initial focus for new faculty will be on teaching and student success with lots of opportunity for professional development, growth and collaboration. Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is committed to all faculty acquiring the identified Key Attributes over time. Teaching The faculty member combines discipline expertise with evidence based teaching to facilitate effective and varied learning experiences. Student Success The faculty member encourages student success in an engaging, supportive environment by being responsive to student needs and ideas. Professional Development The faculty member engages in the continuous pursuit of knowledge to maintain currency in their discipline and their teaching practice. Research, Scholarly and Creative Pursuits The faculty member has the opportunity to pursue impactful scholarly and creative activities and disseminates knowledge that advances the discipline, enhances the reputation of Red Deer Polytechnic, and improves communities. Community Contributions The faculty member values engagement, contributing knowledge and their own expertise to the betterment of Red Deer Polytechnic and local communities, as well as discipline-based, national, and global communities. For More Information : Faculty Profile   Position Responsibilities The Donald School of Business, Science and Computing is seeking part-time Legal Assistant Instructor(s) with a broad range of experience to teach any of the courses listed below in the Winter term. Please indicate which course(s) you would be interested in teaching in your cover letter. Winter Term: January 8, 2024 to April 12, 2024 LEGL 100B Keyboarding On Campus | Monday and Wednesday | 17:00 – 18:20 Introduction to keyboarding skills including touch keying with no key watching. Emphasis on building skills through proper technique. Prior Learning recognition is available and must be completed before the course add/drop date. LEGL 115A Litigation II On Campus | Tuesday and Thursday | 12:00 – 13:20 Examination of the Defendant’s choices in a contested law- suit. Includes torts and how matters get to trial when settlements are not successful. LEGL 125A Contracts On Campus | Tuesday and Thursday | 12:00 – 12:50 Identify and describe the components of a contract, common problems and remedies LEGL 140B Information Processing I On Campus | Tuesday and Thursday | 18:00 – 19:20 Introduction to software and computer technologies required for the preparation of legal documents. LEGL 145B Criminal Law On Campus | Monday and Wednesday | 16:00 – 16:50 Explain the principles and the administration of criminal law using the Criminal Code of Canada and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. LEGL 233A Commercial Law On Campus | Monday and Wednesday | 9:00 – 10:20 Introduction to the purchase and sale of a business including: Master Sales Agreements, sale of shares, sale of assets, and commercial financing Please note the contract start dates allow for instructor prep time. The contract end dates allow for grading and submission of final marks. Winter Contract: December 18, 2023 – April 29, 2024 The Donald School of Business, Science and Computing at Red Deer Polytechnic is a growing, learner-centred community that advances the mission of Red Deer Polytechnic to strengthen and enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta. The Donald School of Business, Science and Technology contributes to the vitality and strength of the economy and businesses of Central Alberta through the development of graduates that work and excel in the region. The DSBSC contributes to Red Deer Polytechnic’s comprehensive mix of programming, offering learners a range of credentials including certificates, post-diploma and graduate certificates, diplomas, university transfer programs, and collaborative degrees. We continue to evolve as a School, seeking opportunities to offer innovative new programs and credentials to serve our learners. Our priority is to deliver an exceptional learning environment for our students by focusing on excellence in teaching in learning and experiential opportunities both inside and outside the classroom that contribute to their future success. The Donald School of Business, Science and Computing programs: Administrative Professional Certificate Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Bachelor of Commerce – University Transfer Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences Bachelor of Science in Engineering – University Transfer Business Certificate Business Diploma Computer Programming Diploma Human Resources Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Legal Assistant Diploma Machine Learning Analyst Diploma Skywings Aviation Diploma and Business Certificate University Sciences Diploma   For further information contact: Lisa Verbisky, Associate Dean Donald School of Business, Science and Computing Email: lisa.verbisky@rdpolytech.ca   Required Qualifications Baccalaureate Degree in relevant discipline (i.e. Juris Doctor/Bachelors of Laws degree) Record of relevant professional development activities Record of relevant business experience Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, team environment   Preferred Qualifications Combination of: Graduate degree in relevant discipline Post-secondary teaching experience   Salary or Hourly? 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At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.   We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples across North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.   In April 2022, the university announced our new name of Toronto Metropolitan University, which will be implemented in a phased approach. Learn more about our next chapter.   The Lincoln Alexander School of Law   The Lincoln Alexander School of Law is a different kind of law school designed to create a different kind of lawyer - one who is equipped with the contemporary skills and legal experience required to respond to the evolving challenges in our society. We seek to become a model for legal education that drives the legal profession to become more equitable, accessible, and technologically advanced.   The Opportunity   We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and equity-oriented lawyer to join the Lincoln Alexander School of Law as the second Staff Lawyer, Legal Clinic Programs. The ideal candidate will have either some familiarity with or openness to learning the skills necessary to work within a legal clinic culture that incorporates a healing justice lens, inclusive of movement and community lawyering, decolonial and anti-racist ways of thinking and working, anti-oppressive and trauma-informed lawyering, and abolitionist and transformative justice frameworks.   This is a unique and rare opportunity to be part of the early stages of building a student legal clinic program, within a law school that is deeply committed to equity. Working alongside the other members of the Legal Clinic Programs team, the Staff Lawyer will play an essential role in shaping the culture, practices, and substantive legal focus of the law school’s student legal clinic, and in forming relationships with communities and partner organizations. The Staff Lawyer will provide comprehensive and holistic supervision and mentoring to students, starting in the areas of housing and social assistance law; will participate in the implementation, refinement, and expansion of the law school’s student legal clinic model; and will work collaboratively with local organizations on community development, law reform, and public legal education initiatives. The Staff Lawyer will infuse all aspects of their work with an equity-oriented, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed approach to student supervision, community and client interaction, and legal practice.   Key Responsibilities Include   Supervision of Students on Advice, Representation, Community Facing Projects, Public Legal Education, and Law Reform Activities of Legal Clinic Programs: Supervises students on the day to day activities of the student legal clinic, which may include provision of legal advice, case file representation, community facing projects, public legal education, and law reform activities. Provides regular consultation and mentoring to students, ensuring accurate legal advice is given with a client-centered, holistic, and empathetic approach. Legal Clinic Model Implementation: Assists the Legal Clinic Programs team with the implementation of a student legal clinic model. This may include conducting research on legal clinic models and legal needs within relevant communities; assisting with development of legal clinic policies, procedures, and systems; developing student engagement, recruitment, and training strategies and processes; and assisting with the development and delivery of an academic legal clinic seminar. Special Projects Management: Undertakes short-term special projects or assignments as requested by the Director, Legal Clinic Programs, which may include conducting research and building community relationships and partnerships for prospective project collaborations; preparing and delivering public legal education for diverse equity-seeking communities; leading and/or participating in special events relating to Legal Clinic Programs or hosted by the law school; preparing content and communication materials relating to Legal Clinic Programs; and providing administrative and operational support as required.   Qualifications   To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:   Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Juris Doctor (J.D.), or equivalent law degree Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario Minimum of 4 years of relevant legal experience after call to the bar, ideally with experience working in a legal clinic or a social justice related legal workplace Knowledge of / working experience in areas of legal clinic law, with knowledge required in social assistance and housing law, and other areas of legal clinic law being an asset (for example, some of human rights, employment, and immigration/refugee law) Understanding of legal and socioeconomic issues and barriers that equity-seeking communities in Toronto and Ontario face, and commitment to equitable outcomes and social justice in relation to same High level of comfort with technology and ability to learn new technologies Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong organizational and time management skills Strong supervisory and leadership skills High level of attention to detail and strong analytical skills Ability to work effectively with students and to interact with students from diverse backgrounds and circumstances in a sensitive and equity-oriented manner Ability to build relationships of trust with external and internal partners and stakeholders Ability to work in a team towards broader common goals and to support colleagues and students in their work and goals   Additional Information   Position Number(s) 20004735 Reports To Director, Legal Clinic Programs Vacancy Type TERM 24 months Employee Group MAC Start Date ASAP End Date 2 years from the start date Hours of Work 36.25 Grade and Step C51 Salary Scale $74,376 to $118,80 (hiring range up to $96,592) Application Posting Date June 6, 2023 Application Closing Date June 22, 2023   We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples across North America, to self-identify in their applications and also reach out to Tracey King, Indigenous Human Resources Lead for support during the selection process.   As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.   Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's careersite.   Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.   We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community.We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact hr@ryerson.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.