College Professor - Indigenous Studies Job at Okanagan College
Position Information
Position Number
P00137
Position Title
College Professor - Indigenous Studies
Division/Portfolio
Arts and Foundational Programs
Department/Program
Interdisciplinary Studies
Location
Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm
Other Flexible Work Options
Your Opportunity
The role and responsibilities of a faculty member focus on the activities related to teachers, academics and scholars. They include but are not limited to an awareness of current scholarship and continuing mastery in one’s field, instructional and professional duties, professional development, and service. In addition, duties and responsibilities may include scholarly activity.
Functions and Duties
Instructional duties may include all or any of the following: instructional (teaching) assignments; course preparation and program revision; development of new programs and modes of delivery; evaluation of student work; instruction of laboratory exercises, concepts, theories, techniques and use of equipment; student contact for purposes of advising, tutoring and supervision both in and outside of the lecture or laboratory period; revision and development of existing and/or new courses in all formats; preparation of materials for use in laboratories; set up and take down of laboratory materials; preparation of timetables; control of inventory, maintenance of equipment; ordering of materials; Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) and PLA coordination; and other functions related to instruction.
Professional development is activity intended to promote teaching excellence, subject area competence and technical competence in an area of professional or instructional expertise.
Service may include all or any of the following: school visitations; active membership on appropriate college or union committees, councils or boards; participation in professional or academic organizations; application of the employee’s academic or professional competence or expertise in the community at large; attendance at articulation meetings; representing OC at other functions, administrative duties and other duties.
Scholarly activity includes scholarship, research and creative activities. A College Professor may be released from instructional and/or professional duties to perform scholarly activity
Professional development is activity intended to promote teaching excellence, subject area competence and technical competence in an area of professional or instructional expertise.
Service may include all or any of the following: school visitations; active membership on appropriate college or union committees, councils or boards; participation in professional or academic organizations; application of the employee’s academic or professional competence or expertise in the community at large; attendance at articulation meetings; representing OC at other functions, administrative duties and other duties.
Scholarly activity includes scholarship, research and creative activities. A College Professor may be released from instructional and/or professional duties to perform scholarly activity
Education and Experience
The minimum qualification is a Master’s degree; PhD is preferred. An equivalent level credential as appropriate for the discipline will be considered. Professional or post-secondary school work experience directly related to the duty assignment is an asset. Experience demonstrating a learner-centered teaching philosophy is desired. An active profile in scholarship, research and creative activity is preferred.
Skills and Abilities
Designs and teaches a course with regard for learning outcomes
Teaches in a variety of modes, including lecture, discussion, active student involvement and laboratory work as appropriate
Interested in use of appropriate technological aids in instruction
Open to feedback from others on ways to improve teaching and related activities
Knowledgeable about the subject matter of the teaching area and able to teach the subject matter at a post-secondary level
Maintains currency and vitality in one’s discipline through professional activities, professional development and/or scholarship
Interested in course and program development
Collegial and willing to work constructively with others
Comfortable in a computerized environment and with programs relevant to instruction and academic discipline
Teaches in a variety of modes, including lecture, discussion, active student involvement and laboratory work as appropriate
Interested in use of appropriate technological aids in instruction
Open to feedback from others on ways to improve teaching and related activities
Knowledgeable about the subject matter of the teaching area and able to teach the subject matter at a post-secondary level
Maintains currency and vitality in one’s discipline through professional activities, professional development and/or scholarship
Interested in course and program development
Collegial and willing to work constructively with others
Comfortable in a computerized environment and with programs relevant to instruction and academic discipline
Preferred Qualifications
The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies (Indigenous Studies) is seeking full-time and/or part-time term College Professors to teach over the Fall 2023 – Winter 2024 semesters at the Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, and/or Salmon Arm campuses.
A Master’s degree is required. Travel between campuses may be required.
A Master’s degree is required. Travel between campuses may be required.
Desired Start Date
08/21/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
04/29/2024
Schedule
Work is available on all campuses and online. The courses may include:
INDG 100 Intro to Indigenous Studies
INDG 201 Okanagan Indigenous Peoples’ History
INDG 202 Okanagan Concepts and Frameworks
INDG 203 Indigenous Historical Perspectives
INDG 204 Indigenous Concepts & Frameworks
On your cover letter, please indicate your areas of expertise, whether you are interested in full-time or part-time work, and your ability to travel to/from the indicated regional campuses of Okanagan College.
INDG 100 Intro to Indigenous Studies
INDG 201 Okanagan Indigenous Peoples’ History
INDG 202 Okanagan Concepts and Frameworks
INDG 203 Indigenous Historical Perspectives
INDG 204 Indigenous Concepts & Frameworks
On your cover letter, please indicate your areas of expertise, whether you are interested in full-time or part-time work, and your ability to travel to/from the indicated regional campuses of Okanagan College.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary range $62,828 to $100,958 with normal starting salary between $69,017 and $75,206 annually*, dependent on relevant education and experience. *Note: Part-time Term and summer appointments subject to adjustment factors as per the collective agreement
Appointment Type
Faculty - Full-time Term
Special Instructions to Applicants
For questions of an academic nature, please contact the Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies, Olivia Sullivan at OSullivan@okanagan.bc.ca.
Employee Group
Faculty
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