Faculty - Information Technology (Data Programs)
Education
IT Campus
Halifax, Nova Scotia
School of Technology and Environment
Term Full Time Position: Commencing approximately August 25, 2025 and ending approximately May 22,2026
Application deadline is 11:59 PM, August 26, 2025
Competition No. 2526-195
The salary scale for NSCC Faculty is based on steps that range from $74,170.79 - $102,223.12. New Faculty may receive up to a maximum of five steps for relevant occupational experience and may receive up to an additional four steps for full-time equivalent years of instructional experience (instructional experience is defined as teaching post-secondary). The maximum a new Faculty can expect to receive is nine steps or $95,478.45.
What you will be doing…
As a member of the faculty team, reporting to the Academic Chair, School of Technology and Environment, you will:
- Provide theoretical and practical instruction in data programs and technologies.
- Develop detailed course content and evaluate learner performance. The current planned assignment may involve subject areas including, but not limited to: Introduction to Data, Business Intelligence, Database Design , Data Reporting, Data Provisioning with ETL, Intro to Statistical Learning, and Applied Data Science.
- Collaboratively design and deliver educational experiences for a diverse group of learners. This will include preparation, instruction, assessment, and evaluation of students using a broad range of flexible teaching and learning practices and technologies such as Learning Management Systems (e.g. Brightspace) and classroom technology.
- Related duties include but are not limited to academic and career advisement, participating on committees, program marketing, curriculum revision/development through collaborative practice within faculty working groups, supporting and monitoring work placements, liaising with business and industry, representing the College as required and upholding NSCC policies and procedures.
- Ensure health and safety practices and procedures are followed in your classroom, shops and labs.
As a Faculty of NSCC, you will be expected to maintain currency with the latest industry practices relevant to your program and to continually develop your understanding of 21st century teaching and learning practices. This position may involve different delivery modalities (e.g. in-class, online, blended online/in-class), off-site instruction and alternate work hours such as weekends and evenings.
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
- The minimum educational qualification for this position is a college diploma or a university degree in Information Technology, Computing or other relevant IT fields.
- You have a minimum of five years of recent and related occupational experience in data fields and strong IT fundamentals.
- You have specific knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Business Intelligence
- Data Warehousing
- Data science
- Occupational experience that includes experience in a supervisory capacity; evaluating, monitoring, assessing and advising will be considered an asset.
- You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in various forms of Data Reporting from dashboards to the latest methods for provision of interactive mobile-based visualizations of processed information.
- You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, and ERP's.
- You possess basic internet skills to search for information coupled with internet information skills to evaluate the information you find. Above all, you are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in support of an exceptional student experience
- You have demonstrated experience liaising with business and industry in your field
- Ideally, you have related experience in delivery of educational programs or training to adults
- You have knowledge and experience in applying WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety and occupation-specific safety practices
Relevant Skills and Knowledge:
- You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism
- You possess excellent presentation skills and can facilitate content effectively and engagingly to a variety of audiences
- You are known for your superior interpersonal skills and can manage interpersonal relationships and issues effectively
- Your superb team building skills will enable you to develop a positive classroom dynamic and productive collegial relationships
- Your commitment to excellence, to life-long learning and to community involvement make you an ideal candidate for Faculty at NSCC
Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.
NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist, at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here: Employee Workplace Accommodations Policy | NSCC
Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.