COLLEGE COURSE INSTRUCTOR (Food Security & Food Justice)

COLLEGE COURSE INSTRUCTOR (Food Security & Food Justice) 

Position: "Food Security & Food Justice" Instructor 
Organization: St. Lawrence College 
http://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/parttime/ONlineCredit-SustFood.htm 
Location: online, anywhere in Canada 

Are you passionate about interactive community learning? Adept in online learning environments? Engaged in and knowledgeable about food security and justice in Canada and worldwide? 

St. Lawrence College is looking for an instructor to teach "CSSL 28: Food Security and Food Justice". This online course is one of six in the Sustainable Local Food Certificate, and provides a chance to join the sustainable food movement through teaching adult learners from across the country. 

Job Duties: 
• Course instruction including mentoring, marking, and research support 
• Ongoing maintenance of the course: uploading course materials, updating readings, improving the course each semester, as needed. 
• Ongoing communication with students via email and through the course Discussion Forum 

Candidate requirements: 
• Strong experience in academic and community work in food security, food justice/food sovereignty and access to food/hunger advocacy 
• 1-3 years of experience taking or preferably instructing online courses 
• An understanding of community college level courses and the unique needs of part-time adult learners 
• Strong communication skills are necessary. Organized and punctual; a friendly, knowledgeable and dedicated online presence 
• Ability to take initiative and work in a self-directed manner 
• Ability to commit for a minimum of one year 
This certificate is Canada-wide and we aim to have instructors from each region. Preference will be given to candidates outside of Ontario. 

How to Apply: 
Send your CV and cover letter to: jpenner@sl.on.ca by Friday March 9th, 2012. Please note that only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. 

For more information on the certificate visit: 
http://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/parttime/ONlineCredit-SustFood.htm