Folks,
The following is a job announcement for a one year maternity leave
replacement at the Ontario College of Art and Design. If you know anyone,
grad. students of yours etc., who might be interested please pass it on.
Queries can be directed to me: [log in to unmask], (416) 977-6000 ext. 229.
Thanks!
(Apologies for cross posting.)
Writing & Learning Counsellor
Contract Position
Ontario College of Art & Design, Canada's leading institution for advanced
education in art and design, invites applications for the one-year full-time
contract position of Writing & Learning Counsellor. Reporting to the
Director, Registrarial & Student Services, the successful candidate will be
responsible for the operation of OCAD's Writing & Learning Centre.
Responsibilities:
The Writing and Learning Counsellor will:
< maintain the Centre's current programs and services to meet the
specific academic needs of visual art and design students, including
one-on-one and group tutoring, workshops and/or non-credit programming
< assess and document the students' academic skills and learning needs
< maintain a program of Peer Tutors, Mentors, and Teaching Assistants,
including recruitment, training and supervision
< liaise and plan collaborative programming with the Library, Academic
Computer Centre, Admissions, Foundation Studies, Liberal Studies, and the
Services for Students with Disabilities office
< promote academic skills and critical literacy internally and provide
information on services to students
< provide leadership in the area of academic skills development,
including reading, writing, research and critical thinking skills
< provide a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and research
in rhetoric/composition
< serve on the Learning Resources Advisory Committee
< assist with other related tasks that contribute to the successful
operation of the Writing & Learning Centre
Qualifications:
< Master of Education degree or equivalent combination of education
and experience
< A minimum of three years experience and a record of professional
activity in post-secondary education, familiarity with English as a Second
Language issues, adult learning, and/or writing instruction
< Strong organizational abilities and oral and written communication
skills
< Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs and concerns of students
< Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player with the ability to
develop consensus among faculty, students, and administration
< High level of initiative and a particular interest in working within
the curricular context of a visual art and design educational institution
< A commitment to quality service provision
Terms of Employment:
As this is a maternity leave replacement, the expected duration of this
full-time contract is October 1, 2001 to September 27, 2002. Salary is
commensurate with experience and career achievement, plus 10% pay in lieu of
vacation and benefits.
Application:
A current CV and the 3 names of references should be submitted to: Human
Resources Department, Ontario College of Art & Design, 100 McCaul Street,
Toronto, ON M5T 1W1 FAX: (416) 977-3034
Deadline:
Review of applications will begin on August 27, 2001 and continue until the
position is filled.
As an employment equity employer, we encourage applications from women,
First Nations People, visible minorities, and people with disabilities.
We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be
contacted.
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
To leave the list, send a SIGNOFF CASLL command to
[log in to unmask] or, if you experience difficulties,
write to Russ Hunt at [log in to unmask]
For the list archives and information about the organization,
the annual conference, and publications, go to the Inkshed Web site at
http://www.StThomasU.ca/inkshed/
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
