Instructor, English

Posting Number

**Posting Number**
- F1206- Position Information

**Division**
- Faculty of Arts, Science & Management**Department**
- Adult Basic Education**Supervisor Title**
- Dean, Arts, Science & Management**Location**
- Any NIC Campus**Posting Type**
- Internal/External Posting**Position Status**
- Sessional**If Others, please specify**

**New Position or Replacement?**
- New**Position End Date (if temporary)**
- 03/21/2025**Desired Start Date**
- 12/02/2024**Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)**

**%**
- 25%**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 qualified applicant to fill the following sessional instructional assignment:

- **ENG** 096 First Peoples Literature and Composition**, Online Synchronous, Tuesday, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Governed by the Indigenous values, including respect, order and protocols, elder’s teaching, sustainability, children as the future, responsibility, accountability, preparation, family, community and celebration, Beaufort-Delta Divisional Education Council will partner with North Island College to create a Beaufort-Delta Divisional Education Council Pathways to Education program. The Pathways to Education program will combine in-class instruction with land-based cultural and personal learning to prepare Indigenous students for third-year entrance into the Bachelor of Education program at Vancouver Island University.
- Through the Pathways Programs, instructors will draw on Indigenous ways of knowing and being to inform academic learning. The classes are structured to focus on student strengths and the language to nourish their spirit and work at their level. It is a journey together as we explore land-based and culturally infused learning -to meet the needs of our students and help them succeed in a career in Education.-
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 po