Instructor, Information Technology and Applied Systems

Employment Group

BCGEU

Position Number

00206

Division

Faculty of Trades and Applied Technology

Department

Information Technology and Applied Systems

Campus

Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.

Location

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Country

Canada

Appointment Type

temporary part-time

Workload

5 direct instructional hours per week.

Pay Level

BCGEU: $71,846 - $115,129 per annum (prorated if part-time).

Starting Salary

Faculty are placed on the BCGEU salary scale based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement, to an initial maximum of $89,412 per annum

Start:

One week of prep before classes begin on Jan. 5, 2026.

Appointment Start Date

29-Dec-2025

Appointment End Date

10-Apr-2026

Additional Information

Appointment may end early or be extended.

Applicant Documents

CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Qualifications , Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference

Posted Date

06-Nov-2025

Closing Date

19-Nov-2025

Job Reference

2824

Duties:

Develop, prepare, and deliver lecture, seminar and lab-based instruction to students in the Information Technology & Applied Systems (ITAS) program. Faculty are responsible for preparing and delivering classes, designing and grading student assignments and tests, facilitating the student's integration of theory and practice, and evaluating student progress. Secondary responsibilities include record keeping and general department curriculum maintenance.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning, and student success. Successful candidates will participate in activities outside the classroom including student support and department committees.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related field from an appropriately accredited institution; Provincial Instructor's Diploma or equivalent (or must be completed in no more than two years); and a minimum four years recent experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered for candidates with exceptional demonstrated experience.

• Industry experience with technologies related to each course description.
• Recent teaching or lecturing experience with adults at the post-secondary level.
• Strong general background in current computing and information technologies.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills working as a team member.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Sensitivity to the needs of a wide variety of adult students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Information Technology or discipline related to Applied Information Systems from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Industry certification in the appropriate area.
• Experience developing course materials and curriculum.
• Experience with publishing course material to a Learning Management System.

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:

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.