Sessional Instructor, Joinery/cabinetmaking

Posting Number

**Posting Number**
- F1416
- Position Information

**Division**
- Trades & Technical

**Department**
- Trades and Technical Programs

**Supervisor Title**
- Dean or designate, Trades and Technical Programs

**Location**
- Port Alberni(PA)

**Posting Type**
- Internal/External Posting

**Position Status**
- Sessional

**If Others, please specify**

**New Position or Replacement?**
- Replacement

**Position End Date (if temporary)**
- 05/15/2026

**Desired Start Date**
- 01/12/2026

**Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)**
- Monday to Friday - 30 hour weeks

**%**
- 100

**Pay Grade**
- The annual salary range is $70,437- $112,872 (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 faculty member to provide instruction for Cabinetmaking (Joinery) at our Port Alberni Campus. Responsibilities include teaching pre-apprentice students to provincial outcomes and standards as established for the pre-apprentice program, as well as teaching apprentices in technical training classes. Program delivery may involve various degrees of online and face-to-face instruction. Other responsibilities include program development and lesson planning, tool and equipment maintenance, and liaison with regional employers.

The responsibilities and typical duties listed below constitute a generic job description for teaching faculty whose responsibility may be for the delivery of scheduled classes, the support of self-paced, on-line, 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 Dean/Designate.

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 Dean/Designate, 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 Dean/Designate regarding enrollment management (recruitment and retention) strategies for their areas of responsibility;
- To advise the Dean/Designate 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**
- Journeyperson Interprovincial Qualification in Cabinetmaking (Joinery);
- Certificate of Apprenticeship;
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a journeyperson working as a Cabinetmaker.
- Previous, recent experience instructing ;
- Completion of the Provincial Instructors Diploma program.

**Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities**
- Familiarity with the Cabinetmaking program outlines;
- Experience setting up training programs;
- Excellent interpersonal, ora