Join the Renewed Seneca, The Next Seneca. At Seneca Polytechnic, we offer a flexible working workplace that supports innovative thinking and encourages exploring new ideas and approaches. As we adapt to an ever-changing landscape, we continue to promote opportunities for growth opportunities and development. We focus on health and well-being in all ways to provide great employee experience. Do you believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities? Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of career-ready and world-ready individuals? If so, Seneca invites you to join our dynamic faculty in redefining the boundaries of teaching and learning.

Here Is What’s On Your Horizon

Faculty/School : School of Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Program : ECE Diploma, Honours Bachelor of Child Development and Early Childhood Mental Health Graduate Certificate.

Courses : May include but not limited to: Infant Mental Health, Child Protection, Research.

Campuses : Newnham and King.

Number of Openings : 1.

Teaching Excellence

Engage students with course objectives, approach, and evaluation techniques, fostering their active involvement in the learning process.

Utilize active learning strategies across various class formats, including online, hybrid, flexible, and in‑person, to enhance student engagement and understanding.

Harness educational technology to create dynamic and interactive learning experiences that enrich student learning and retention.

Provide academic counseling and tutoring support as needed, offering personalized assistance to help students overcome challenges and achieve their academic goals.





Create vibrant learning environments by utilizing available resources, integrating real-world experiences, and organizing enriching field trips.

Course and Curriculum Development

Foster an equitable and accessible learning community in all class formats, ensuring that every student has equal opportunities for success.

Design diverse formative and summative assessments that cater to different learning styles and promote student growth.

Collaborate with program directors, advisory committees, and stakeholders to refine course objectives and develop effective learning approaches that meet the needs of students and industry demands.

Drive curriculum development by implementing innovative instructional methods and utilizing multimedia resources to enhance student engagement and understanding.

Champion the selection of textbooks and learning materials that align with course objectives and enrich students’ learning journeys with relevant and up-to-date content.

Academic Leadership

Offer mentorship and guidance to fellow instructors to elevate teaching standards.

Contribute to curriculum development through active participation in consultative committees.

Engage in industry and community-linked applied research initiatives to enrich student learning with interdisciplinary experiences.





What You Bring To Seneca

Minimum completed PhD in Early Childhood Studies, Education, Psychology, or related field. If education is in a related field, please state how it is relevant.

Minimum of three (3) years of industry experience in Early Learning and Care and/or working with children and families in community-based settings.

Minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience at the post-secondary level is required.

Certification in Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) designation is preferred.

Demonstrate leadership and teamwork abilities, coupled with a dedication to fostering diversity, inclusion, integrity, and excellence. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are needed to engage with Seneca’s diverse community, prioritizing equity in education.

Note: A teaching demonstration will be required during the recruitment process.

Consideration will be given to qualified internal full-time academic and partial-load employees first in accordance with the Collective Agreement requirements. New employees will be required to demonstrate the Faculty Basic Competencies by the end of their probationary period.

Job Details
External Posting Date

External Closing Date : Posted until filled.

Job Type : Permanent, Full-Time

Hours : 44 hours per week

Work Type : Flex Delivery in-person, online, hybrid and flexible

Shift : TBD

Ideal Start Date : 1/4/27

Number of Openings : 1

Posting Intent : Immediate Need

Pay Range : FT Professor, Counsellors, Librarians - Step 5-21 - $77,153 - $133,752

Job Category : Faculty

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📌 Professor - PhD in Early Childhood Studies, Education, Psychology or related field (Ontario)
🏢 Seneca Polytechnic
📍 Ontario