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At Humber, our career paths open a world of infinite possibilities for you to explore. People are at the heart of the Humber experience. Here,
every day we work shoulder to shoulder to deliver excellence, and in doing so, we redefine what it means to be a leader in polytechnic
education. Humber employees are a diverse group of committed, caring and fun-loving people.
Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, one of Canada’s leading postsecondary institutions, offers a combination of
theoretical learning and hands on experience and meets its vision of transforming postsecondary education through global and polytechnic
leadership.
Humber’s Centres of Innovation and Entrepreneurship will integrate applied research into program curricula and provide students with access
to interdisciplinary and industry projects. We are seeking faculty who will provide students with an exceptional learning experience as we
immerse our students in experiential learning and programs that empower them to think critically, make bold choices and become leaders of
change. We take finding and growing the right talent very seriously. We strive to find and nurture extraordinary employees who bring their best
each day.
We acknowledge that within higher education in Canada, traditional or conventional academic pathways can reinforce biases in the filling of
faculty posts.
We encourage applications that may not fit all of the following qualifications and that challenge our ideas of teaching and scholarship. We are
particularly interested in colleagues who bring experience in facilitating equity, diversity, and inclusion practices within their teaching and which
may include contexts outside of academia, including artistic praxis, collaborative, and community-based work.
If you are interested in working in higher education and are looking to contribute to the largest polytechnic College in Ontario, as we shape the
future of our students and communities, here is your opportunity to join our team.
Job Details
Position Title: Professor, Virtual Production
Status: Full Time
Faculty/Department: Faculty of Media & Creative Arts
Campus/Location: Lakeshore campus (primary), other campuses (North) and partner locations within the Greater Toronto Area depending on teaching, applied research and project work.
Salary: Academic starting salaries are determined based on qualifications and years of related experience as detailed in the collective agreement for academic employees.
What you will do:
As a professor, you’ll empower a diverse group of learners to succeed in creatively leveraging technology to practically solve challenges. You
will teach courses in the Interaction Design Cluster within the Faculty of Media & Creative Arts, particularly for the User-Experience Design
graduate certificate and bachelor’s degree. In addition to teaching, responsibilities will include curriculum development, lesson planning,
assessing student progress and achievement, class management, contribution in program development, applied research, and other co-
curricular activity involvement. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an effective learning environment and work as a
collaborative team member to inspire other faculty to adopt emerging technologies and processes in their classes.
You will also play an active role in student advising, student recruitment, and graduate placement. The candidate will be expected to further
develop community partnerships, as well as participate on Humber College/Departmental committees and advance college initiatives. This
individual will also contribute to the overall direction of the program, assisting with the promotion and marketing of the program, and developing
and maintaining strong industry ties.
What you bring to the role:
Education
Terminal degree preferred in related field (design, media production, computer science, engineering)
Experience and Skills
Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical production or applied research roles.
Industry acumen and practical experience is required in several of the following areas:
- 3D modelling
- Accessibility
- Applied research
- Computational arts
- Game production
- Generative AI
- Immersive experiences
- Universal design for learning
- Spatial computing (VR/AR/XR)
- Storytelling
- Virtual production
- Engaging and effective teaching approaches, especially with hybrid delivery modes
- Previous college teaching experience and knowledge of curriculum design and student evaluations are assets
- Ability to evaluate student progress/achievement and assume responsibility for the overall assessment of the student’s work within assigned courses
- Coaching and student support skills, with experience managing classroom dynamics
- Strong knowledge and application of current pedagogical principles
- A student focused approach and a demonstrated commitment to fostering innovation and positive change.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including students, faculty, support staff, administrators and community stakeholders
- Commitment to a team approach for problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Initiatives that foster Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB)
- Ability to deliver curriculum in a manner that meets the needs of diverse learners
- Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning
- Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
What’s In it for you?
- An opportunity to have an impact with a post-secondary institution, poised to do great things.
- Diverse, hard-working, committed team of people who care about each other.
- Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
- Amazing perks
- Highly supportive work culture
At Humber College we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a
progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are
a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!
We thank you for your interest in working with Humber College. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for
Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Humber College is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.
Accommodation
Humber College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.
Anti-Discrimination Statement
At Humber College, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. Students and employees have the right to study, live and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance on concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment (humanrights@humber.ca).
