Sessional Instructor

**Applications are invited for the following Sessional Instructor position**:
**Position Title**:Emergency Management Division (EMD) Sessional Instructor (Diploma and Degree Programs)

**Campus Location**:New Westminster

**Salary Range**:Pay listed below is the full amount for the semester and is dependent on the number of students in the class
- Fewer than 8 students = $2,765.70
- 8-14 students = $4,082.82
- 15-21 students = $5,399.52
- 22+ students = $6,728.82

**Position Type**:Sessional

**Employment Type**:Sessional Instructor

**Work Arrangements**:This part-time sessional instructor position could be based at the New Westminster campus or online depending on operational needs and instructional assignment.

**Closing Date**:This position will remain open until filled with a first review of applicants on April 15, 2024

**About JIBC**:
Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is a public, post-secondary institution that provides education and training to those who’ll be there to support British Columbians and others around the world, when a life is at stake or when health, safety or property is in jeopardy. Work for JIBC and be a part of the big picture - supporting justice and public safety professionals at all stages of their careers in fields including law enforcement, firefighting, paramedicine, security and emergency management.

As a JIBC employee, you’ll play a role in our educational programming, which also includes complementary and related areas of study - from conflict resolution, mediation, leadership and counselling, to cybersecurity, business intelligence, and tactical criminal analysis - as well as applied research in the justice and public safety fields. Join our team and help us prepare JIBC graduates to contribute to safer communities and a more just society.

**Emergency Management Divsion (EMD)**:
We welcome you to embark on a journey with us as we shape the future of emergency management across BC and beyond. We are currently in search of exceptional instructors who embody a passion for post-secondary emergency management education. As an instructor in EMD, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the strategic direction for JIBC’s EMD, thereby making significant contributions to the focus areas of disaster, emergency, and security management within BC. We are seeking those with an unwavering dedication to teaching, coupled with a genuine commitment to mentoring and empowering early and mid-career professionals.

As part of the EMD team, you'll engage in a variety of activities including instruction, curriculum development, research, conference participation, and student mentorship. At JIBC, your purpose of work extends beyond education; it's about shaping the profession and having the opportunity to inspire the next generation of professionals in emergency and disaster management. Our environment fosters flexibility and offers the potential of pathways to collaborate with other sectors in the public safety industry. We recognize the value of providing opportunities for our employees to contribute to their advancement and growth. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to connect with and learn from industry experts and enhance your professional development through experiences like instructional workshops, industry information nights, and collaborative projects.

Join our team and help shape the future of emergency management, where your knowledge, experience and applied skills will make a meaningful impact on the future of our students.

**Position** **Summary**:

- Human behaviours and social constructs of disasters;
- Ethical issues in emergency management and public safety;
- Resilience and recovery;
- Crisis management;
- Business Continuity;
- Technology Application in security and emergency management

We intend to fill _one or more positions_ _from this posting through a selection process that will include submission of a resume and an interview. Courses may be offered in our fall or winter terms and may be delivered online or face-to-face at our New Westminster campus.

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**Primary Responsibilities***:

- Work with program staff and instructional designers to review and update course content and course syllabus minimum two months prior to delivery;
- Update course syllabus and prepare course for delivery, including updating assignment deadlines in Blackboard, settingup groups and discussion threads, etc.;
- Deliver course content in keeping with the course outline and learning outcomes;Establish an environment, whether online or face-to-face, that is supportive to learning;
- Facilitate learning by fostering interaction between learners and self and learners with other learners;
- Encourage critical and reflective thinking;
- Provide effective feedback on and marking/grading of assignments.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Master’s degree in a related discipline;
- Two year’s documented teaching experience;
- Experience working in emergency and/or s