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Orientation to Teaching at the College: Full-time Faculty
Orientation to Teaching at the College: Part-time Faculty
Orientation to Teaching at the College - Full-time Faculty
Full-Time Faculty
New full-time faculty need to participate in five primary orientation activities:(3) Teaching @ Algonquin
These sessions take place typically during August and September of the school year. They provide an introduction to the learning and teaching environment at Algonquin.
(4) Focus on Learning (FOL) (Parts I and II)
This program is organized by a committee of teachers from Eastern Region colleges. All new faculty from these colleges are invited to attend. It involves attending Part I in August and Part II the spring of the following year. Find out more about FOL.Please Note: It is a condition of employment for new full-time faculty to participate in this program.
(5) Mentoring Program
Faculty who are new to Algonquin College can be paired up with an experienced mentor. The mentorships are assigned as part of the orientation process.If you are interested in being assigned to a mentor or being a mentor, please contact
Dianne Bloor (ext. 5356) (Lead Mentor)
Be sure to view the Faculty Handbook as well. This resource provides a helpful review of important resources and services available for you at Algonquin College.
Orientation to Teaching at the College - Part-time Faculty
View Schedule (for the August-September series)
Register (registration is open for the August-September series)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
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Part -Time Faculty
TARGET AUDIENCE: Part-Time faculty who are brand new to teaching at Algonquin College, or haven't taught at the College in the past 2 years.The Teaching Part-Time at the College program includes completion of 5 Core Modules:
- Creating Positive Learning Environments (3 hours)
- Teaching is More Than Talking (3 hours)
- Getting Started With Blackboard (3 hours)
- The Nuts and Bolts of Evaluation (3 hours)
- Finding Your Way Around Algonquin College (3 hours)
Participants will be paid for up to 15 hours of orientation activities. During each module, part-time teachers will complete a time sheet. These time sheets will be authorized and returned to the appropriate department for payroll processing.
REGISTRATION: New Part-Time teachers need to register online for each of the five modules with an email address (preferably an Algonquin College email address).
Registration (open for the August-September series)
Who Can I Contact With Regards to an Orientation to Teaching at the College?
Tanya Vibert, Learning and Teaching Services; (613) 727-4723 ext. 5465