Job Title: Professor (Sessional) - Recreation and Leisure Services

Department: School of Sport and Recreation

Location: College Drive and Commerce Court Campus – North Bay, ON

Contract Duration: December 2026 – June 2027 (18 hours/week)

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

We are seeking a qualified and passionate Faculty to teach Recreation and Leisure Services.

Qualifications:

- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a related field to Recreation, Master’s Degree in a Recreation or related discipline; PhD preferred
- Minimum 5 years of practical experience in the field of Recreation and Leisure Services
- Minimum 2 years of teaching experience or equivalent preferably in the college setting
- Excellent record of teaching experience along with relevant work/community experience in the qualified field or discipline appropriate to the area of instruction. Experience working with international students in a post-secondary setting is an asset.
- Experience with a Learning Management System (e.g., Desire2Learn, Blackboard, etc.), including the creation of discussion forums, tests, assignments, chat rooms, to edit and modify course content when required.
- Evidence of having maintained up-to-date knowledge and achievements in the field appropriate to the area of instruction.
- Experience in developing course content, curriculum, and learning materials is an asset.
- Knowledge of best practices for the delivery and management of in-class and online courses as adopted by the Program, including, but not limited to:
- Using course management system tools to communicate with students and to foster and support a collaborative online learning community with and between students in the course;
- Providing timely and constructive feedback on student work;




- Responding to student academic and course administration inquiries promptly and referring students to technical support or student support when appropriate; and,
- Ensuring academic integrity in the creation and administration of assignments, tests, and exams in class and online environments.

- Commitment to practical teaching skills for adult learners, including:

- a commitment to deliver the prescribed curriculum;
- a demonstrated ability to apply required instructional techniques, and the ability to create a positive learning environment for adults;
- pedagogy for diverse populations; and,
- course management.

- Ability to interact effectively with adult students, particularly in the areas of:

- academic advising;
- understanding and respect for human rights and diversity; and,
- commitment to positive interpersonal skills.

- Superior organizational skills and ability to work in a high-pressure, multitask, high volume team-oriented environment with minimal supervision.
- Commitment to professional, collegial life, and awareness of work-integrated learning practices.
- Demonstrated entry-level skills in Canadore College’s teaching competencies as set out in the Professor Competency Profile at: https://az184419.vo.msecnd.net/canadore-college/Attachments/about-us/policies/PA-12%20Faculty%20Performance%20Review%20ProceduresApps-16.pdf
- Must be able to reliably commute to college campuses in North Bay, ON required

Responsibilities:

- Teach regularly scheduled classes in the Winter and Spring semesters through a combination of classroom delivery on location, online, and/or through a virtual classroom
- Work closely with students and colleagues to provide an optimal learning environment
- Perform all responsibilities associated with the learning environment including preparation, delivery, and evaluation of theory, and practical learning activities

📌 School of Sport and Recreation (North Bay)
🏢 Canadore College
📍 North Bay