Associate Professor of Communication - Benguerir

About UM6P Career Center:

Established in September 2021, UM6P Career Center aims to support students in their job search. As part of the Academic Services Division, our work is centred around three major components:

1. Help the students develop their employability skills. We offer an extensive program in self-development, job search training, and individual career coaching on campus and on line. A volunteering program complements these training services – The Social Experience Program - aiming to give the students the opportunity to hone their skills and apply their learnings on the field by helping the local community.
2. Develop our network of business partners and recruiters. This is done through a series of engagement events on campus and a structured process of following up on all type of placement opportunities. All the initiatives in this field are designed to promote the UM6P brand as a talent pool provider and increase the engagement and retention rate of partners.
3. Monitor the placement of our students and graduates and support the schools in engaging industry operators in their academic programs

Job description:

As a Professor of Communication, you will be instrumental in achieving our 2030 Vision by equipping students with essential professional skills. Reporting to the Career Advising Manager, you will be responsible for developing and delivering a curriculum to help students understand their potential, develop professional etiquette, and transform interactions into professional opportunities. You will work closely with a diverse team of experienced coaches in self-development and employability, ensuring that all classes are aligned with the targeted learning outcomes. The courses are designed to enable our students to develop skills in Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Strategic Communication, Oral & Written Communication, and Intercultural Communication, among others. We also leverage our volunteering program to provide experiential learning opportunities for our students to develop self-awareness, refine teamwork skills, and raise social engagement.

This is a full-time position on campus. Your workload will be roughly divided equally between teaching classes and back-office activities to ensure that all the Career Center’s courses comply with UM6P standards.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Teaching: Deliver high-quality instruction in professional skills, including communication, leadership, teamwork, and professional development.
• Curriculum Development and review: Design and develop curriculum and course materials that reflect current best practices and industry standards in ‘life-skills’ education.
• Student Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to students, helping them develop essential interpersonal skills for their professional growth.
• Course alignment: Ensure that all courses and workshops are delivered according to UM6P content, outcomes, and pedagogy standards.
• Course assessment: Analyze students' and faculty's feedback to adjust our offerings.
• Course content & delivery medium: Ensure that all courses are duly implemented within our Learning Management System and that teaching activities are properly logged (grades, course materials, etc.).
• Compliance: Ensure that all accreditation requirements, students' needs, and the schools’ requests are duly considered in the courses. 
• Collaboration: Work with other faculty members and industry professionals to integrate professional skills training into various academic programs and initiatives. Contribute to the Career Center’s overall agenda and be willing to help other teammates when needed.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Education: Ph.D. or equivalent in Communication, Human Resources, Managerial Sciences, or related field.
• Experience: At least five years of teaching experience in communication or related subjects, with a proven track record of effective instruction and student engagement.
• Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational and leadership abilities, and a commitment to continuous professional development. Tech-savvy and willing to try and leverage new digital tools and technologies in teaching and engaging the students.
• Language: Ability to teach in French and English.
• Mobility: The position is open on the Benguerir campus, with possible requests to attend events or deliver courses on the other UM6P campuses.