Instructor, Coastal Forest

Posting Number

**Posting Number**
- F1430
- Position Information

**Division**
- Trades & Technical

**Department**
- Trades and Technical Programs

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

**Location**
- Campbell River(CR)

**Posting Type**
- Internal/External Posting

**Position Status**
- Sessional

**If Others, please specify**

**New Position or Replacement?**
- New

**Position End Date (if temporary)**
- 04/24/2026

**Desired Start Date**
- 01/02/2026

**Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)**
- varies by course

**%**
- 11.4

**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**
- Applications are invited from qualified individuals to instruct in the Coastal Forest Worker Certificate program and the Coastal Forest Technology Diploma program at North Island College.

The instructional assignment involves teaching in one or more of the following courses at the Campbell River campus.

**RFT** - 207 Wildlife Ecology**

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 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**
- Forest professional or related/allied discipline and minimum of three years industry experience required
- A master’s degree in education, forestry, environmental studies or a related field
- Curriculum development experience.
- One year teaching experience in a post-secondary setting.
- BC Instructors Diploma or BC Teaching Certificate is preferred.

**Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities**
- Experience with all aspects of course instruction to include facilitation of theoretical and applied learning, coordination of field trips, engaging with industry, and coordination of instructional resources.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ped