Vocational Instructor - Office Administration (On-Call)

Description

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:
Vocational Instructor - Office Administration (On-Call)

Competition Number:
C002932

Division/Portfolio:
School of Business

Department/Program:
Office Administration

Campus/Centre:
Vernon, Kelowna

Your Opportunity:

The duties and responsibilities of a Vocational Instructor include continuing excellence in one's field, instructional and professional duties, professional development and service.

Education and Experience:

1. A certificate or diploma in Office Administration, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Medical Administration or in Legal Administration.

2. Completion of or current enrolment in a Provincial Instructor's Diploma or valid BC Teacher's Certificate appropriate to the instructional assignment is preferred, and will be required following appointment in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

3. Equivalent combinations of education and experience, which may include a university degree in an appropriate discipline, will also be considered.

4. Post-secondary teaching experience

5. Demonstrated knowledge of current business skills and practices and recent experience in an office environment.

6. Knowledge of online learning platforms such as Moodle.

7. Online teaching experience would be an asset

Functions and Duties:

Instructional duties may include any or all of the following: instructional (teaching assignments); course and program preparation and revision; student contact; student advising; evaluation and marking of student work and other functions related to instruction.

Professional duties may include any or all of the following: curriculum development, student registration and pre registration duties.

Professional development is activity intended to promote teaching excellence, subject area competence and technical competence in the area of professional or instructional expertise.

Service may include any or all of the following: school visitations; participation on OC committees; attendance at articulation meetings; representing OC at other function; administrative and other duties.

Skills and Abilities:

Candidates must be committed to a team approach, demonstrate good written and oral English skills and have good interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have an exceptional teaching record with demonstrated learner-centred teaching philosophy. Successful applicants will be an integral part of the team that will help Okanagan College realize the promise of a world-class college. Candidates will be comfortable in a computerized environment and demonstrate knowledge of programs relevant to their discipline. The successful applicant will be able to encourage communication between students and faculty.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior teaching experience in the area of Office Administration and/or Accounting/Bookkeeping and experience working in the field.

Appointment Type:
Vocational - Substitute

Appointment Start Date:
10/01/2024

Appointment End Date:
09/30/2026

Schedule:
On-call as required

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate:
Salary range $71,846 to $115,129 annually; normal starting salary between $78,872 and $85,897 annually, dependent on relevant education and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please contact the Chair of Office Administration, Brenda Ridgeley-Ketchell at bridgeley@okanagan.bc.ca if you have any questions about this posting.

Posting Opening Date:
09/23/2024

Posting Closing Date:
10/08/2024