Instructor - Hospitality and Tourism

AcademicsHybrid Remote, Toronto, Ontario


Description

Position at Toronto School of Management

  

About the Company:  

Toronto School of Management (TSoM) is an innovative college offering a broad range of career-focused programs in Business, Hospitality and Tourism, Big Data, Cybersecurity, and Accounting. We provide relevant programs, ensuring our students meet today’s ever-changing job market demands.  

At TSoM, we recognize the importance of real workplace experience. We offer co-op programs and have partnered with employers from various industries to ensure that students maximize their potential and benefit from the duration of their studies with us. These partnerships support our students to gain real and valuable workplace experience. Our experienced faculty deliver the highest quality of education, using their expertise to help you achieve your full potential.  

Position Overview:  

Instructor- Hospitality and Tourism is responsible for delivering engaging and comprehensive instruction to enhance students’ knowledge and skills in the area.  

Working Conditions:  

Classes will be scheduled on any day(s) from Monday to Thursday. The learning format will involve in-person and online instruction.  

   

Responsibilities:  

  • Create an exhilarating learning environment to students the Hospitality and Tourism program.
  • Develop and deliver an effective learning environment using available resources, incorporating various teaching/learning methods to meet the course objectives.
  • Manage lesson planning, assignments, class, and overall course assessment of the students’ work while ensuring students’ awareness of course objectives and TSoM’s expectations.
  • Guide class discussions while encouraging debate and feedback by students.
  • Challenging ideas, encouraging students to develop skills and knowledge in critical and rational thinking.
  • Engage students by tutoring and academic counselling while providing constructive feedback and encouragement when needed.
  • Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.).
  • Attend and participate in department and faculty meetings relevant to faculty responsibilities.
  • Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge.

Education and Experience:  

  • A Master’s degree from a recognized University in a relevant discipline.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience is an asset.
  • Minimum 4 years of teaching experience in the post-secondary environment or equivalent work experience in related field or combination of both.
  • Previous teaching experience at a college or a university level is required.
  • Online teaching experience is an asset.

Skills and Competencies:  

  • Previous curriculum and program development experience is considered an asset.
  • Proven experience supervising students, providing support and feedback in constructive and meaningful manners is highly desirable.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex information to students both orally and written in an understandable manner.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity and equality when interacting with students and colleagues.
  • Capable of working independently as well as being part of a team.
  • Being able to work under pressure/fast-paced environment and deliver on scheduled deadlines.
  • Knowledge in Canvas LMS is an asset.

   

 Please note  the Company will conduct a criminal background check upon hire.  

   

Toronto School of Management is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.  

   

Toronto School of Management is committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.