Requisition Details

Position Summary

Part-time Academic Position

Conestoga is a leader in polytechnic education. Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry and workforce needs, and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario. 

As a Part-Time Professor, you will develop and deliver curriculum using various engaging and innovative methods, playing a pivotal role in enhancing academic excellence through sound teaching practice.

The School of Trades & Apprenticeship is seeking qualified professionals to join the Electro Mechanical and Automation Maintenance team to teach courses part-time from September 2025 to December 2025.

Successful candidates will be required to conduct work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus as required. Conestoga offers classes Monday to Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with these courses being delivered in-person at the Cambridge campus located at 25 Reuter Drive. Part-time Professors typically teach one to two courses. Courses are approximately three to six hours per week in the classroom for a 14-week term.

Applications will be provided to the hiring team on a weekly schedule. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Qualifications

• A certificate of qualification as an Industrial Electrician (442A), Electrician – Construction and Maintenance (309A), or a related diploma/degree is required
• Minimum five years of current and relevant industrial experience programming and maintaining complex robotics, automation equipment, and PLC systems is required
• Previous adult or post-secondary level teaching experience is an asset
• Advanced knowledge of electrical theory and applications in industry
• Experience with curriculum development is an asset
• Experience with computer systems (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and educational technologies (e.g., D2L) is preferred
• Demonstrated exceptional presentation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an academic team
• Demonstrated ability to relate to learners and provide a positive learning environment to students working at different skill levels, including international students and students requiring accommodation, is an asset
• Strong commitment to academic excellence, student success, and ability to support Conestoga’s continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Strong relationships with industry contacts and network connections are considered an asset

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