AboutDurham College:

Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution with a explicit purpose: transforming lives, building careers, and enriching communities.

We prepare students to thrive in a rapidly changing world of work through innovative, hands-on and industry-connected learning. From co-ops and field placements to applied research and other experiential opportunities, DC students develop the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to make an immediate impact in their careers and communities.

Known for future-focused, innovative teaching and strong connections to industry, DC offers a diverse range of market-driven programs designed to respond to evolving workforce needs. Our programs span business, information technology, engineering, construction and skilled trades, health care, science and technology, culinary, hospitality and horticulture, social and community services, and media, art and design.

Across our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, DC offers 145 programs, including eight degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs, serving nearly 11,000 full-time post-secondary and 2,800 apprenticeship students. We also support lifelong learning through more than 18,000 registrations in professional and part-time learning, while our community of more than 125,000 alumni is making an impact locally and around the world.

Our impact extends well beyond our campuses. DC contributes more than $913 million annually to Durham Region’s economy. Remaining community-connected, DC works closely with employers, industry, and partners to strengthen our communities and create new opportunities. We are committed to embedding sustainability in the way we learn, work, and contribute to the communities we serve.

At DC, employees are at the heart of that impact.



As a people-centred college, our culture is grounded in our values of collaboration, diversity and inclusion, excellence, innovation, integrity, respect and social responsibility. Together, we are creating exceptional learning experiences, supporting student success, and helping to shape a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future.

Position Information

Durham College is seeking an experiencedand motivated professional who shares our commitment to quality and student success. The Faculty of Business and IT requires a part-time professor to teach Occupational Health, Safety, and Wellness in our Bachelor of Business Administration (HR) degree.

Course Description:
Examine the legislative roles and responsibilities of government, employers, unions and workers regarding occupational health, safety and wellness. Conducting research, interpreting relevant legislation and applying best practices to develop policies and techniques that recognize, assess and control hazards in the work environment. Analyze accommodation and modified work arrangements in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) guidelines. Engage in case study analysis, students evaluate health, safety and wellness initiatives and produce recommendations that support compliance and increase the profile of the organization as a responsible corporate citizen.





Part-time faculty teach up to 6 hours per week with varied schedules Monday through Thursday between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm and Fridays between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm. Part-time recruitment is ongoing and is dependent on when courses are being taught and the need for faculty to teach. Course assignments are based on scheduling and instructional needs.

Academic starting wages are determined based on qualifications and years of related experience. Upon hire, the incumbent will receive a pay calculation to determine their ‘step’ placement within the pay range. Part-time professors will be paid on the applicable wage grid, which currently ranges from $80.62 through $139.88 per teaching contact hour.

For more information about the different courses available, please look at the link to our Faculty: https://durhamcollege.ca/academic-faculties/faculty-of-business-and-information-technology

The responsibilities of Durham College Part-Time Professors include, but are not limited to:

- Creating a positive learning environment that accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles;
- Utilizing principles of adult education to actively engage students in the learning process;
- Effectively using educational technologies to support learning, manage and post grades, and deliver hybrid and online courses;
- Developing curriculum that uses appropriate strategies and tools to assess student learning;
- Ensuring that course and program curriculum is current and relevant;
- Working independently and demonstrating initiative; and
- Working effectively with students, the program team, and a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

📌 Part-Time Professor- Occupational Health, Safety, and Wellness (Oshawa)
🏢 Durham College
📍 Oshawa