Instructor, Political Science

2 months ago


Courtenay, Canada North Island College Full time

Posting Number

**Posting Number**
- F0990- Position Information**Division**
- Faculty of Arts, Science & Management**Department**
- Humanities**Supervisor Title**
- Dean, Arts, Science & Management**Location**
- Comox Valley(CV)**Posting Type**
- Internal/External Posting**Position Status**
- Sessional**If Others, please specify**

**New Position or Replacement?**
- New**Position End Date (if temporary)**
- 08/16/2024**Desired Start Date**
- 04/29/2024**Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)**

**%**
- 25%**Pay Grade**
- The annual salary range is $68,385 - $109,584 (at 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications, experience, and the placement criteria of Article 14 of the NICFA Collective agreement.**Position Summary**
- North Island College is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the following sessional instructional assignment in the 2024 Spring term:

- **POL** 203 **CVSA** International Relations**, Face-to-Face, Monday & Wednesday, 2:30-4:00 pm, Comox Valley Campus.The responsibilities and typical duties listed below constitute a generic job description for teaching faculty whose responsibility may be for delivering scheduled classes, the support of self-paced, online, and distance courses, and/or instruction and supervision in laboratories, practicums, shops, etc.**Position Competencies**
- Creates a Positive Climate and Culture;
- Effective Communication Skills;
- Effectively Develops Goals & Objectives;
- Focuses Effectively on Key Results and Priorities;
- Demonstrates a Focus on Continuous Improvement;
- Interpersonal Effectiveness.

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- 1.0 INSTRUCTIONAL
- To plan and prepare learning materials for instructional environments;
- To use a variety of approaches and materials, as appropriate, in order to address different learning needs;
- To direct student learning in a positive, supportive, and caring environment;
- To be available to students regularly during scheduled office hours and classroom hours, to discuss their progress and other issues that influence their learning. (30 hours/wk.) (See Policy #3-03: Faculty Absence from Class - Cancellation of Classes);
- To clearly communicate in writing learning outcomes for programs and courses, and the way in which learners will be evaluated against those outcomes;
- To design and conduct evaluations or appraisals of students and to keep students informed of their progress;
- To submit grades in a timely manner, in accordance with Policy 4-15, Reporting Final Grades;
- To maintain records of student enrollment and achievement and other records required by the College and affiliated agencies. At the end of employment with the College, to submit marks and student records to the department Chair.

2.0 TYPICAL PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY
- To be aware of, and to work within, College educational policies;
- To be aware of the Education and Strategic plans and to contribute to their development and assist in the achievement of its goals and objectives;
- To advise the Department Chair, within a reasonable time frame, of items that need to be ordered so that inventories of books, supplies, and equipment are adequate for the courses taught;
- To advise the Department Chair regarding enrollment management (recruitment and retention) strategies for their areas of responsibility;
- To advise the Department Chair responsible, and the appropriate Administrator and/or Campus Health and Safety Committee, of any health and safety concerns and to assist, where possible, in rectifying the problem;
- To maintain continuous professional development of competencies and qualifications as required in the appropriate discipline;
- To participate actively as a contributing member of the College community on College committees and other College-wide activities, where appropriate;
- To participate in department meetings and other department activities during normal working hours, when possible;
- To undertake other related responsibilities and duties which may be assigned by the College when course load permits.

**Required Education & Experience**
- Master’s degree in Political Science; PhD is preferred;
- Minimum three years of current and related teaching experience in a post-secondary setting;
- BC Instructor Diploma or BC Teaching Certificate is highly desirable.

**Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities**
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
- Demonstrated excellent instructional abilities, using a variety of creative and motivating approaches to stimulate learning;
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and efficiently meet deadlines.

**Special Instructions to Applicant**- Posting Detail Information

**Posting Open Date**
- 02/01/2024**Posting Close Date**
- 02/14/2024**Open Until Filled



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