Full-Time Professor, Automotive Service Technician/Motive Power Technician

About the role

The Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology is hiring a Full-Time Professor, Automotive Service Technician/Motive Power Technician, in Ottawa, Ontario.

• Department: Apprenticeship Training, Automotive and Mechanical Trades
• Position Type: Full-Time Academic
• Salary Range: $78,696 to $136,427 per annum (effective October 1st, 2026), established in terms of relevant educational qualifications and experience.
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 44
• Anticipated Start Date: December 14, 2026
• Length of Contract: N/A

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Our values of caring, learning, integrity, and respect define how we interact with one another. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment. Algonquin College has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025 and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity for 2024.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA): We are proud to be the first Ontario college to implement an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion policy, fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected and valued.

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While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Responsibilities

Professional Responsibilities

The design/revision/updating of courses, including:

• Consulting with program and course administrators and other faculty members, advisory committees and a variety of potential employers and students
• Defining learning outcomes and evaluating and validating these outcomes
• Specifying and approving learning approaches, necessary resources, etc.
• Incorporating educational technologies to meet the learning needs of 21st Century students
• Reviewing and revising curriculum and participating in professional development activities during non-teaching periods

The teaching of assigned courses, including:

• Delivery of regularly scheduled instruction in the Fall, Winter, or Summer terms in home department or across departments
• Ensuring student awareness of course learning outcomes and evaluation techniques
• Providing tutoring and academic advising for students both in and out of class
• Providing a learning environment which makes effective use of available resources including educational technologies
• Evaluating student progress/achievement and assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the student’s work within assigned courses
• The development and creation of a learning environment that is conducive to success for all students

The provision of academic leadership, including:

• Providing guidance to students, to instructors, and to part-time professors relative to the professor’s teaching assignments
• Coordinator duties in the Spring term
• Participating in the work of curriculum and other consultative committees, and departmental/faculty meetings
• Liaising with community members, engaging in program, Department, School or Faculty, and College promotion
• Remaining current in the field of study and maintaining awareness of emerging trends and practices related to teaching and learning in higher education
• Modeling the College values – Caring. Learning. Integrity. Respect.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience, or equivalent, preferably in a postsecondary setting;
• Minimum 5 years’ practical experience related to the field of study;
• 310S Automotive Service Technician Red Seal;
• Electrical Vehicle experience is considered an asset;
• Demonstrated knowledge of student success strategies in a postsecondary setting;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of educational technologies; experience in the development and delivery of hybrid and online curriculum is considered an asset;
• Demonstrated provision of academic leadership is considered a strong asset. Examples include but are not limited to providing guidance to colleagues and instructors, being actively involved in curriculum development or program renewal, participating in continued efforts to improve the quality of instruction offered to learners, and serving as program coordinator, academic advisor or curriculum administrator;
• Demonstrated commitment to continued learning in teaching and curriculum development is considered a strong asset. Examples include, but are not limited to, completion of training programs, participating at teaching and learning conferences, and/or more extensive training such as the Teaching Adult Lifelong Learners certificate program or other postsecondary programs in education;
• Highly effective communication, presentation, and organizational skills;
• Demonstrated skill in Algonquin College’s preferred teaching competencies as set out in the Professor of the 21st Century document:
• Evidence of commitment to the success of all learners.

Benefits

The College also offers a complete range of fringe benefits.

Compensation and Benefits

Many roles offer a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans designed to support your well-being. Eligibility for benefits vary by position.

Learning and Development Opportunities: Access to training, tuition assistance programs (Algonquin College Courses and Degree Completion), certifications, workshops, and professional courses that allow you to grow and advance in your career.

Availability depends on role and employment status.

Algonquin College is proud to offer a lifetime retirement pension. Find out more information on the CAAT Pension Plan website: Full-time Employees DB Prime Member Handbook Part-time Employees DB Plus Member Handbook.