Online Course Development- Group Counselling Skills
COMPETITION NO. PT-PPL-397
About Durham College:
Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution that supports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job market. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through field placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC grads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to the ever-changing workforce.
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, media, art and design.
Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer 145 programs – including six honours bachelor’s degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs – to more than 13,700 full-time post-secondary and 2,300 apprenticeship students. In addition, more than 14,600 students participate in professional and part-time learning. More than 110,500 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world.
A forward-looking organization committed to collaboration, innovation and sustainability, Durham College is ranked annually as one of the GTA’s Top 100 employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and has been recognized as a Top 50 Research College in Canada, 10 times.
DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region and is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve by contributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-being through partnerships, investments and collaboration.
Position Information:
Durham College seeks an experienced and motivated professional who shares our commitment to quality and student success. Reporting to the Director, Program Quality and Development, Professional and Part-time Learning, the Online Course Developer will work closely with the Curriculum Quality and Development Manager to support the creation of engaging and effective course materials for the asynchronous online course: Group Counselling Skills. This course is a part of our Social Service Worker Diploma program. Work will be done remotely.
Course Description
This course provides students with an overview of key concepts and principles of practice that are applied in therapeutic group work in the social service field. Students gain opportunity to experience group process both as a group member and facilitator. The experiential learning process will include a life skills coaching model combined with examining group stage-related themes such as preparing members, forming group norms, establishing member goals, addressing confidentiality and trust related issues, and working with strong emotions such as conflict. Feedback on student’s involvement in group process will be provided by the professor and through peer evaluations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Identify, design, and develop appropriate learning materials for technology-mediated learning including developing new content, curating available material, navigation layout, assessments, text and visual content, etc.;
Implement the principles of Universal Design for Learning during development of materials;
Maintain alignment of all teaching materials with the course learning outcomes;
Ensure all materials are AODA and WCAG 2.0 compliant and follow copyright law.
The ideal candidate will meet or exceed the following qualifications:
Minimum of five years of recent experience in social work;
Holds a Master’s degree (or higher) in Social Work; an additional undergraduate or graduate degree in Education is a significant asset;
Holds registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers;
At least 5 years of cumulative post-secondary teaching experience in a related field, with an emphasis on technology-enhanced teaching considered an asset;
Demonstrated experience in the course topic area; Fluency with Life Skills Model considered an asset
High technical skill using all main functions of learning management systems, particularly D2L Brightspace is an asset;
Ability to effectively design and develop content to meet curricular needs for an online, asynchronous course delivery;
Demonstrated skill and good judgment in selection of appropriate teaching materials;
The ability to produce quality written documentation;
Excellent research and critical thinking skills;
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team and participate in consultative decision making;
The demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines;
The organizational skills to take a project from an initial idea through delivery, working under pressure, with minimal supervision.
Preference will be given to candidates with relevant educational credentials and a proven track record of relevant work/teaching/online course development experience.
Please note that both a cover letter and a resume must be provided in order for your application to be considered for this position.
Please apply below by submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Competition number PT-PPL-397.
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Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.
