Please Note: If you are a current Algonquin College employee, apply to this job via the Workday application. Department: Police and Public Safety Institute Position Type: Full-Time Academic Salary Range: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 44 Anticipated Start Date: December 15, 2025 Length of Contract: n/a Posting Information Employees who are internal candidates, as defined by the Academic Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration. Posting Closing Date: November 2, 2025 Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date. Job Description: Salary Range: $77,153.00 - $133,752.00 per annum, established in terms of relevant educational qualifications and experience. The College also offers a complete range of fringe benefits. Under the direction of the Chair, Police and Public Safety Institute, the Professor is responsible for facilitating and guiding learning and providing an effective learning environment for all students. The professional responsibilities include: 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 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 maintain awareness of emerging trends and practices related to teaching and learning in higher education Engaging in a level of scholarship, research, or creative activity sufficient to ensure currency in the field Modeling the College values – Caring. Learning. Integrity. Respect. Required Qualifications: PhD in Emergency Management, Public Safety, or in a security and risk management related field is required. (A combination of a Master’s Degree in these fields plus a PhD Degree in a relevant field of study may be considered with combined experience and demonstrated expertise in public safety, security and risk management). Minimum of two (2) years Teaching experience in an in-person delivery, in a postsecondary setting. Minimum of five (5) years practical experience related to the field of study Demonstrated knowledge of principles, practices and theories related to emergency management, security and/or public safety 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: http://www.algonquincollege.com/pd/professor-of-the-21st-century/ Evidence of commitment to the success of all learners Knowledge of GIS or Technology-related security may be considered an asset Application Guidelines: Interested applicants must submit the following: 1. Cover Letter Clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the Required Qualifications listed in this posting. Highlight relevant teaching, research, and leadership experience. 2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) Include academic background, professional experience, and scholarly contributions. 3. Proof of Credentials Include copies of degrees, certifications, and relevant documentation. Algonquin College operates programs on a 12-month basis; faculty may be assigned accordingly. This position is subject to the terms of the Academic Collective Agreement: https://www.algonquincollege.com/hr/labour-relations/collective-agreements/ Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at humanresources@algonquincollege.com. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Want a career that you can be proud of? We can help you build it. We are committed to growing your career through career and professional development, and providing you with the support, resources and technology you need to be successful Algonquin College is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers. Learn More Algonquin College is proud to offer a lifetime retirement pension. 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