Instructor, Education Assistant and Community

**Instructor, Education Assistant and Community Support**:
The Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services includes the Departments of Child and Youth Care, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Early Childhood Education and Care, Health Care Assistant, Nursing, Practical Nursing, Social Work, Education Assistant and Community Support, and a Professional Development and Training department. The mission of the Faculty is to foster student success and develop and maintain relevant, responsive, and stimulating learning opportunities that are community-based, globally and locally, and offered in a visionary, interprofessional environment that is conducive to learning and promotes health and wellness for all. The Dean and the Dean's Office lead, manage, administer and support the instructional, scholarly and outreach activities of the Faculty on four campuses with this mission in mind.
- Employment Group
- VIUFA
- Position Number
- 00276
- Division
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services
- Department
- Education Assistant and Community Support
- Campus
- Nanaimo campus
- Location
- Nanaimo, British Columbia
- Country
- Canada
- Appointment Type
- temporary part-time
- Workload
- 3 workload hours per week
- Pay Level
- VIUFA F2: temporary instructional.
- Starting Salary
- $8,196.30 per assigned course consisting of three workload hours. The rate for any courses requiring fewer or greater hours shall be prorated based on this standard.
- Appointment Start Date
- 30-Dec-2024
- Appointment End Date
- 16-May-2025
- Applicant Documents
- CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Driver's Abstract, Qualifications, Referees/References
- Posted Date
- 10-Oct-2024
- Closing Date
- 16-Oct-2024
- Job Reference
- 2557

**Duties**:
Faculty are responsible for preparing and delivering classes, designing and grading student assignments and tests, and facilitating student integration of theory and practice. Faculty will also participate in program and faculty meetings, liaise with support staff, other staff and faculty.

Vancouver Island University places an emphasis on teaching excellence and also encourages scholarly activity and community involvement.

**Required Qualifications**:
Master's degree from an appropriately accredited institution in a human services field with a strong emphasis on disability studies (eg. social work or educational psychology) or disability field. Knowledge areas may include inclusion and citizenship for persons with disabilities; teaching and learning, supporting behaviour; alternative and augmentative communication and range of disabling conditions and their supports. The applicant may also have some knowledge in the area of health care and personal care supports for person with disabilities.

Experience supporting persons with disabilities with challenging behaviours is essential. Demonstrated proficiency in post-secondary teaching both online and in the classroom, with the ability to meet the needs of a diverse student population.

Must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and have a confirmed satisfactory driving record.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Relevant PhD (completed or in progress).
- Broad and current understanding of disability issues.
- VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities._

**Note**: