College Professor - Indigenous Studies

Okanagan College

Location

Kelowna, BC Vernon, BC Salmon Arm, BC

Details

Contract

11 days ago

Salary

71,846 to 115,129 per year

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OKANAGAN COLLEGE

Okanagan College transforms lives and communities. We are one of Canada's leading colleges. We create outstanding educational experiences for our learners, both students and employees. We work and learn in a welcoming and caring culture. We are a catalyst for change through collaboration with our learners and partners. We serve, lead and anticipate the social, economic and environmental needs of communities.

Position Title:

College Professor - Indigenous Studies

Competition Number:

C002784

Division/Portfolio:

Arts and Foundational Programs

Department/Program:

Interdisciplinary Studies

Campus/Centre:

Vernon, Kelowna, Salmon Arm

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.

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.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications:

The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies (Indigenous Studies) is seeking full- and part-time term College Professors to teach over the Fall 2024 – Winter 2025 semesters at the Kelowna, Vernon and/or Salmon Arm campuses and online.

A Master’s degree in Indigenous Studies, or a related field, is required. Travel between campuses may be required.

Appointment Type:

Faculty - Full-time Term

Appointment Start Date:

08/19/2024

Appointment End Date:

04/30/2025

Schedule:

Instructional workloads will be comprised of any combination of the following courses, depending on candidate qualifications and experience:

Fall 2024:

INDG 100 Intro to Indigenous Studies
INDG 201 Okanagan Indigenous Peoples’ History

INDG 203 Indigenous Historical Perspectives

FNIL 110 Indigenous Regional Language I (nsyilxcən)

Winter 2025:

INDG 100 Intro to Indigenous Studies
INDG 202 Okanagan Concepts and Frameworks
INDG 204 Indigenous Concepts & Frameworks
FNIL 120 Indigenous Regional Language II (nsyilxcən)

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 $71,846 to $115,129 with normal starting salary between $78,872 and $85,897 annually*, dependent on relevant education and experience. *Note: Part-time Term and summer appointments subject to adjustment factors as per the collective agreement

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please provide the names and contact information for a minimum of three referees.

For inquiries of an academic nature, please contact Olivia Sullivan, Chair, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, by way of email to OSullivan@okanagan.bc.ca

Posting Opening Date:

04/24/2024

Posting Closing Date:

05/08/2024

APPLICATIONS:

To apply for this position, please go to our employment site: https://www.employmentopportunities.okanagan.bc.ca

and complete an on-line application.

All applications must be submitted through our employment site to be considered.

Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca

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With a history dating back to 1963, Okanagan College has been embedded in the social, cultural and economic fabric of the region for over a half-century. The institution provides post-secondary edu...