College Professor

Position Information

**Position Number**
- P00125**Position Title**
- College Professor - Communications**Division/Portfolio**
- Arts and Foundational Programs**Department/Program**
- Communications**Location**
- Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton**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.-
- 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- 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**Desired Start Date**
- 08/28/2023**Position End Date (if temporary)**
- 04/29/2024**Schedule**
- The courses may include:
- CMNS 112 - Professional Writing I- CMNS 113 - Technical Communication for Informational Technology- CMNS 122 - Professional Writing II- CMNS 123 - Analysis & Reporting for Information Technologies- CMNS 133 - Technical Writing & Communications I- CMNS 136 - Technical Writing & Communications for Sustainable Building Technologies I- CMNS 144 - Technical Writing & Communications for Mechanical Engineering
- CMNS/ENGL 235 — Writing & Communications- In your cover letter, please indicate your areas of expertise and your ability to travel to/from the regional campuses of Okanagan College.**Annual Salary/Hourly Rate**Appointment Type**
- Faculty - Part-time Term**Special Instructions to Applicants**Employee Group**
- Faculty