Part-Time Professor, Developmental Service Worker

Department: School of Human Services
Campus: Barrie
Classification:  Academic     
Posting Date: November 6, 2026
Salary Range: $72.56 - $159.79 per hour    
Status: Part-time
Effective Date:  ASAP

Located in Barrie and reporting to the Associate Dean, the incumbent develops and delivers courses in Developmental Service Worker Diploma program in the School of Human Services. Courses may be scheduled and delivered during the day or evening at Barrie Campus. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Delivers courses in the Developmental Service Worker program, including but not limited to:
  o    HLTH 2000 – Health Skills

  • Students learn and practice skills to assess the physical needs of people with developmental disabilities including the provision of personal hygiene, assisting with eating, assessing vital signs, changing simple dressings, safe lifting and transferring. Students discuss supervising self-care for supported individuals with an emphasis on respecting dignity, privacy and cultural practices. Through discussion, students learn about infection control and prevention, health and safety, and fire procedures as well as the importance of reporting and responding to accidents and emergencies. Planning and preparing balanced meals to meet nutritional guidelines, cultural and personal preferences are practiced. Throughout the course, students explore the need to collaborate with health care and allied professionals to provide appropriate health services and supports.

     

     

• Develops and delivers appropriate curriculum to meet course objectives 
• Incorporates a variety of teaching / learning strategies to meet student needs
• Evaluates student progress / achievement
• Participates in program and college activities as required
• Participates in program revisions and renewal activities as required
• Creates and maintains a positive learning environment

•    A Bachelor of Science in Nursing related Field (such as DSW, PSW or other health care professions). 
•    Registration, in good standing, as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) would be considered an asset
•    A minimum of five years’ recent experience in a nursing practice or health care setting
•    Certification from the Canadian Nurses Association or another professional association would be considered an asset.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•    A commitment to life-long learning
•    Computer literacy: Microsoft Office along with a high level of comfort level with learning new software such as student learning management systems and various teaching delivery applications.
•    Proven ability to work in a team environment and to foster the same in students.
•    Experience in some or all of the following is an asset: curriculum development, a variety of delivery strategies, learning methodologies, academic advising and student success strategies.
•    Teaching and Training Adults certification and / or experience in a teaching or training capacity is an asset

Acceptable proof of education (degrees, credentials) from recognized post-secondary institutions or confirmation of international equivalencies will be required as part of the selection process.

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process

This position will be posted until filled. While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.